Atlanta, June 20 (IANS) Group H could begin to take shape when Spain and Saudi Arabia meet in their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium. With both teams collecting a point from their opening fixtures, the contest presents an opportunity to gain a crucial edge in one of the tournament's most evenly balanced groups.
Guadalupe, June 20 (IANS) Japan will be aiming to take a major step towards the Round of 16 when they face Tunisia in their second Group F fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After earning a hard-fought point against the Netherlands in their opening match, the Samurai Blue know that a win would leave them on the brink of qualifying for a third consecutive knockout-stage appearance.
Chennai, June 20 (IANS) India left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh admitted the previous ODI against Afghanistan in hot conditions in Lucknow had taken a toll on the players’ bodies, adding that ‘everyone trained respective to their demands’ as the side gears up for the third and final match of the series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Kansas City, June 20 (IANS) Both Ecuador and Curacao enter their second Group E fixture under pressure after beginning their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns with defeats, making this clash a significant opportunity to revive their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
Chennai, June 20 (IANS) India have included Prasidh Krishna, Harsh Dubey and Nitish Kumar Reddy in their playing eleven as Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.
Suhl, June 20 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Saturday another impressive day for the Indian contingent at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, with the country's shooters adding five medals to their tally on the second day of competition.
Auckland, June 20 (IANS) The Indian Women’s Hockey Team registered their fourth consecutive win, securing a dominant 6-0 victory against Chile in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 in Auckland on Saturday.
Hyderabad, June 20 (IANS) On the fourth day of the Rugby Premier League, Mumbai Dreamers men, Chennai Bulls women, Kolkata Banga Tigers women, and Bengaluru Bravehearts men achieved victories at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli.
Toronto, June 20 (IANS) With qualification to the knockout stage up for grabs, Germany and Ivory Coast meet in a pivotal Group E encounter at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) on Matchday 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Having collected three points in their respective openers, both nations know another victory would put them in pole position to reach the Round of 16.
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) India pacer Harshit Rana said that he was relieved to be back in the national setup after spending five months on the sidelines with a knee injury, admitting the prolonged absence from cricket was the toughest phase of his career.
