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Wins over Germany, Netherlands 'solid stepping stone' for WC and Asiad: Fulton

IANS | July 4, 2026 1:09 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) As the Indian men's hockey team registered confidence-boosting victories over the reigning world champions Germany and the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medallists the Netherlands at the FIH Pro League, head coach Craig Fulton stated such wins built a solid stepping stone for the team heading into the FIH World Cup and Asian Games.

France must avoid falling into 'tenacious' Paraguay's trap: Pires

IANS | July 4, 2026 12:51 PM

Philadelphia, July 4 (IANS) As France prepare to face Paraguay in the round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, former French midfielder and winger Robert Pires suggested that France must avoid falling into the trap set by "tenacious and aggressive" Paraguay, who are coming off their stunning elimination of four-time champions Germany.

'Cape Verde proved they're a great team': Scaloni after FIFA WC thriller

IANS | July 4, 2026 12:45 PM

Miami, July 4 (IANS) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni heaped praise on debutants Cape Verde after they pushed the defending champions all the way to extra time in the round of 32 thriller at the Miami Stadium on Saturday. However, Lionel Messi's side came away victorious with a 3-2 victory in their first knockout match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

'Iyer’s knock in 1st T20I was a masterclass in reading the situation,’ says Patel

IANS | July 4, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Shreyas Iyer silenced his critics with a composed captain’s knock in the rain-abandoned first T20I against England, saying the innings showcased his maturity and ability to adapt to the match situation.

'Communicate clearly with Vaibhav, don’t rush him into playing XI': Parthiv

IANS | July 4, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has urged the Indian team management to handle Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with patience while backing teenage batting sensation to make his debut at some stage in the series. He stressed that the youngster should not be left guessing about his role in the squad.

England midfielder Rogers expecting 'an occasion to remember' in Last-16 clash with Mexico

IANS | July 4, 2026 11:24 AM

Mexico City, July 4 (IANS) As the Three Lions travelled to Mexico City for their round of 16 tie with a place in the quarter-finals up for grabs for the winners, midfielder Morgan Rogers is expecting "an occasion to remember" when England take on FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium.

FIFA WC: Cape Verde exit but win hearts with historic fairytale run

IANS | July 4, 2026 10:43 AM

Miami, July 4 (IANS) With a population of only half a million scattered across a small archipelago of only 4,000 square kilometres in land area, Cabo Verde’s achievement of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 itself represented a historic milestone.

FIFA WC: Unbeaten Colombia seal final last-16 spot with 1-0 win over Ghana

IANS | July 4, 2026 10:03 AM

Kansas City, July 4 (IANS) Colombia extended their unbeaten run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to four matches as they dispatched Ghana 1-0 at the Kansas city Stadium to seal the final spot of the Round of 16.

Ouahbi urges Morocco to play best football against Canada

IANS | July 4, 2026 9:37 AM

Houston, July 4 (IANS) Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his team must play their best football to survive against Canada in their World Cup round of 16 match on Saturday. He warned that there is no room for mistakes in the knockout stage.

FIFA WC: 'We made 120 million people happy in Egypt', says forward Hassan after first KO win

IANS | July 4, 2026 9:20 AM

Arlington, July 4 (IANS) As Egypt added another chapter to their historical journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by advancing to the Round of 16 after edging Australia in penalties 4-2, forward Haissem Hassan said the win made 120 million people back home happy and has expected more Egyptian fan waiting at outside hotel.

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Wins over Germany, Netherlands 'solid stepping stone' for WC and Asiad: Fulton

France must avoid falling into 'tenacious' Paraguay's trap: Pires

'Cape Verde proved they're a great team': Scaloni after FIFA WC thriller

'Iyer’s knock in 1st T20I was a masterclass in reading the situation,’ says Patel

'Communicate clearly with Vaibhav, don’t rush him into playing XI': Parthiv

England midfielder Rogers expecting 'an occasion to remember' in Last-16 clash with Mexico

FIFA WC: Cape Verde exit but win hearts with historic fairytale run

FIFA WC: Unbeaten Colombia seal final last-16 spot with 1-0 win over Ghana

Ouahbi urges Morocco to play best football against Canada

FIFA WC: 'We made 120 million people happy in Egypt', says forward Hassan after first KO win

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