Kansas City, June 17 (IANS) Lionel Messi celebrated his record-breaking sixth World Cup appearance with a hat-trick, powering defending champions Argentina to a comfortable 3-0 win over Algeria in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J opener at the Kansas City Stadium on Wednesday.
Arlington, June 17 (IANS) Captain Harry Kane believes the 2026 FIFA World Cup presents England with the "best opportunity" to lift the elusive trophy. Coming off a spectacular season where he scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich, the striker is confident he is more ready than ever to extend his career-best form and lead the Three Lions deep into the tournament.
Dallas, June 17 (IANS) England pair Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham are closing in on their 50th caps for the senior team at the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they launch their campaign against Croatia on Thursday (IST).
Boston, June 17 (IANS) Haaland scored a brace on his FIFA World Cup debut with Leo Ostigard also on target as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in Group I opener on Wednesday here at Boston Stadium.
Southampton, June 17 (IANS) With two wins in two matches, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was quite happy with her team's performance and gave credit to her bowlers for setting up the four-wicket win over Ireland in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Tuesday night.
New Jersey, June 17 (IANS) Making history on the football field comes easily for Kylian Mbappe. The youngest goal-scorer for France in the FIFA World Cup, the 27-year-old became his country's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals on Tuesday in the 2026 edition.
Southampton, June 17 (IANS) Hosts England were made to work hard for their second successive win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as they defeated Ireland by four wickets in a Group 2 encounter, here on Wednesday.
New Jersey, June 17 (IANS) France overcame a determined Senegal side 3-1 in a high-intensity FIFA World Cup 2026 encounter, with Kylian Mbappe delivering another statement performance to guide Les Bleus to victory. In a match defined by relentless pressing, physical battles, and end-to-end action, France's clinical edge in front of goal ultimately proved decisive.
Ranchi, June 17 (IANS) In a day filled with commanding performances at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Santhal Strikers and Ranchi Titans registered clinical victories on Day 7 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026. While the Strikers pulled off a win against table-toppers Koylanchal Super Kings, the Ranchi Titans continued their fine form with a stellar chase against the Dhanbad Diamonds.
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Former Manchester United academy graduate and experienced English coach Ashley Westwood believes England have the quality to challenge at the FIFA World Cup 2026, while identifying France as the team to beat and Japan as one of the tournament's potential dark horses.
