Fifa world cup
- Hyderabad
Forgery clouds Hyderabad firm’s USD 70 mn FIFA World Cup bid
Hyderabad: A city-based businessman has accused a Untied States based investor of forgery, alleging that it cost his company the media rights of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. On July 7,…
- World
Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach last eight
Vancouver: Ruben Vargas converted his penalty, and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday, July 7. Switzerland will…
- Sports
Messi inspires Argentina’s dramatic fightback into quarter-finals
Atlanta: Lionel Messi let the tears flow at the final whistle, succumbing to emotion after Argentina conjured up an incredible two-goal comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday and advance to the…
- Sports
FIFA World Cup: New heroes, records enhanced quality of the game
Every edition of the FIFA World Cup has thrown up surprising new heroes and outstanding performances from teams that were considered underdogs. In every tournament, a few players arrived as unknowns and…
- Sports
‘Overturn this’: Belgium trolls USA after World Cup win
New Delhi: After eliminating co-host USA from the FIFA World Cup, the victorious Belgian team clapped back at the Folarin Balogun red-card drama with a savage two-word social media post. Ahead of…
- Sports
Belgium beat US 4-1 to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Seattle: The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities…
- Sports
FIFA WC: Spain ends Ronaldo’s World Cup journey with 1-0 win
Arlington: Cristiano Ronaldo heard the cheers while walking off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal. The stoic look on his face and his brief wave acknowledging the fans…
- Sports
England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Mexico City: Jude Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart, Harry Kane converted a penalty when England was down to 10 men, and the Three Lions handed Mexico its first World Cup…
- Sports
FIFA WC: Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach last 16
Arlington: Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw…
- Sports
Messi’s Argentina edge Cape Verde 3-2 to reach World Cup last 16
Miami Gardens: Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday, July 3, and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island…
- Sports
Spain beat Austria 3-0, advance in FIFA World Cup
Inglewood: Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday, July 2, for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010. Pedro…
- Sports
Shadow of political conflict robs FIFA WC of joy, sportsmanship
Throughout the course of history, the FIFA World Cup has always carried political undertones. Way back in 1938, it was alleged that dictator Benito Mussolini had used his power to influence the…
- Sports
10-man USA beat Bosnia 2-0, advance in FIFA World Cup
San Francisco: The co-host USA relied on goals late in each half to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to enter the Round of 36 of the…
- Middle East
Dubai: Indian jeweller creates world’s most expensive Lego trophy
Dubai: A Lego FIFA World Cup trophy assembled by a 10-year-old boy has been transformed into what is believed to be the world’s most expensive Lego trophy, valued at Dirham 300,000 (Rs…
- Sports
Mexico beat Ecuador to reach FIFA WC last 16 after 40 years
Mexico City: Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half, and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 to break a 40-year drought without a win in the…