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Women’s T20 WC: ‘We've got to believe we can still win games,’ says Amelia Kerr after tense Ireland win

IANS | June 20, 2026 11:45 AM

Southampton, June 20 (IANS) New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr believes the White Ferns' narrow four-run victory over Ireland at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 was less about technical corrections and more about rediscovering belief, insisting the team must focus on their mindset as they fight to keep their semifinal hopes alive

FIFA WC: 10-man Paraguay knockout Turkey by 1-0

IANS | June 20, 2026 11:25 AM

California, June 20 (IANS) Matias Galarza's record-breaking early strike and a resilient defensive display helped 10-man Paraguay secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Turkey on Saturday, keeping their FIFA World Cup 2026 hopes alive while eliminating the Turks from the tournament.

Women's T20 WC: Krishnamurthy backs Jemimah despite struggling performance

IANS | June 20, 2026 10:48 AM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy backed Jemimah Rodrigues to bounce back agaisnt south Africa on Sunday despite a quiet start in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

Women's T20 WC: Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will face tough test from SA pacers, says Shikha Pandey

IANS | June 20, 2026 10:30 AM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) India’s opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will face their sternest examination yet when they take on South Africa in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash, according to former India pacer Shikha Pandey.

FIFA WC: Popovic rues sluggish start as Australia falls to U.S.

IANS | June 20, 2026 10:12 AM

Seattle, June 20 (IANS) Australia coach Tony Popovic blamed a poor first-half display after the Socceroos suffered a 2-0 defeat to the United States in their second Group D match at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday.

FIFA WC: Ancelotti confirms Neymar's availability for Brazil's final group match

IANS | June 20, 2026 9:42 AM

Philadelphia, June 20 (IANS) Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar will be available for the Seleção's decisive Group C clash against Scotland, providing a major boost to the five-time world champions as they chase a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages.

FIFA WC: Paraguay's Matias Galarza sets fastest goal record

IANS | June 20, 2026 8:57 AM

San Francisco, June 20 (IANS) Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza etched his name into the FIFA World Cup 2026 record books on Saturday, scoring the fastest goal of the tournament so far with a stunning strike just 64 seconds into his side's Group Stage match against Türkiye in San Francisco.

FIFA WC: Cunha double powers Brazil past Haiti, sends five-time champions top of Group C

IANS | June 20, 2026 8:38 AM

Philadelphia, June 20 (IANS) Matheus Cunha struck twice as Brazil responded emphatically to criticism following their opening-game draw with Morocco, cruising to a comfortable victory over Haiti in Philadelphia and moving to the top of Group C on goal difference at the Philadelphia Stadium.

Brazil president mocks Neymar as injury absence dominates World Cup debate

IANS | June 20, 2026 7:56 AM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Brazil star Neymar has found himself at the centre of a growing World Cup controversy after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva publicly mocked the forward's continued absence from the national team, adding fuel to an already heated debate over his inclusion in the squad.

Women's T20 WC: New Zealand keep title defence alive with tense win over Ireland

IANS | June 20, 2026 7:14 AM

Southampton, June 20 (IANS) New Zealand kept their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 title defence alive with a nerve-racking four-run victory over Ireland at the Hampshire Bowl on Friday, surviving a late scare to register their first win of the tournament and breathe fresh life into their campaign.

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Women’s T20 WC: ‘We've got to believe we can still win games,’ says Amelia Kerr after tense Ireland win

FIFA WC: 10-man Paraguay knockout Turkey by 1-0

Women's T20 WC: Krishnamurthy backs Jemimah despite struggling performance

Women's T20 WC: Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will face tough test from SA pacers, says Shikha Pandey

FIFA WC: Popovic rues sluggish start as Australia falls to U.S.

FIFA WC: Ancelotti confirms Neymar's availability for Brazil's final group match

FIFA WC: Paraguay's Matias Galarza sets fastest goal record

FIFA WC: Cunha double powers Brazil past Haiti, sends five-time champions top of Group C

Brazil president mocks Neymar as injury absence dominates World Cup debate

Women's T20 WC: New Zealand keep title defence alive with tense win over Ireland

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