California, June 26 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup 2026 etched its name into the record books on Friday after becoming the highest-scoring edition in the tournament's history, with the landmark being reached during the United States' thrilling Group D clash against Turkey.
Santa Clara, June 26 (IANS) Australia have advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after a goalless draw with Paraguay in the final Group D game here at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Friday.
Los Angeles, June 26 (IANS) Already-eliminated Turkiye ended a disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on a high by edging out Group D winners and co-hosts USA 3-2 here at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday.
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Ace paddler Manika Batra said she is "mentally exhausted" and "putting her swords down" from her ongoing selection battle with the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), while also expressing her dissatisfaction over the federation's reply to the three-time Olympian's demand for clarification over her exclusion from the Asian Games squad, pointing out the violation of the TTFI Constitution.
Philadelphia, June 26 (IANS) Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae described his team's first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup knockouts as a historic moment for Ivorian football and admitted that there was still room for improvement.
Manchester, June 26 (IANS) Top-order batter Harshitha Samarawickrama has said Sri Lanka still have belief they can qualify for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals ahead of their final Group B game against Scotland at Old Trafford.
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Ireland wicketkeeper-batter Ben Calitz said there is no separate plan for India's teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, ahead of the two-match T20I series starting at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont.
Arlington, June 26 (IANS) Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga traded quick-fire goals as a hard-fought 1-1 draw has taken Japan and Sweden through to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.
Philadelphia, June 26 (IANS) Nicolas Pepe scored a dynamic double as Ivory Coast secured their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time with a comfortable victory over Curacao in their final Group E match here on Friday.
Manchester, June 26 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed satisfaction after her side completed a comfortable five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, but admitted fielding remains a major area of concern ahead of a crucial clash against Australia.
