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Mohammed Azharuddin questions Gill’s absence across formats
New Delhi: Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin has questioned the absence of Shubman Gill across formats along with the non-selection of Sarfaraz Khan and Auqib Nabi in the Test team. Azharuddin said…
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FIFA WC: Haaland shines with two goals as Norway beats Iraq 4-1
Foxborough: Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, and added an assist in his tournament debut Tuesday to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory…
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Smriti Mandhana named in TIME’s 100 most influential sportspersons
New York: Cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named by TIME magazine among this year’s 100 most influential people in sports, the only Indian to be featured on the list. TIME’s list of…
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Iran open World Cup campaign with 2-2 draw against New Zealand
Inglewood (US): Iran opened its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night, overcoming two deficits and getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebbi…
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Cape Verde secures 0-0 draw with Spain in its World Cup debut
Atlanta: Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favoured Spain. An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha helped Cape Verde play one of…
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FIFA WC 2026: Uruguay draw 1-1 with Saudi Arabia
Miami Gardens: Abdulelah Al-Amri scored on a rebound in the 41st minute for Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay’s Maxi Araújo responded with an equaliser in the 80th as the teams played to a…
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Ayari brace helps Sweden thrash Tunisia 5-1, top Group F
Monterrey (Mexico): Yasin Ayari scored twice and Sweden showed it belonged at the 2026 World Cup, pounding Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday night to move atop Group F. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres…
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Germany thrash Curacao 7-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener
Houston: Germany began their FIFA World Cup campaign in devastating fashion with a 7-1 demolition of Curacao on Sunday, June 14, as Felix Nmecha scored the fastest goal of the tournament so…
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FIFA WC 2026: Japan fight back to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands
Dallas: Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 fans in Texas to open their FIFA World Cup…
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Qatar hold Switzerland 1-1 with dramatic stoppage-time strike
Santa Clara: Qatar might be able to finally move forward from its forgettable home World Cup four years ago, scoring a stoppage-time goal to earn a shocking 1-1 draw with Group B…
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FIFA WC: Australia spoil Turkey’s World Cup return with 2-0 win
Vancouver: Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night. Goalkeeper Patrick…
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Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 for first World Cup win since 1990
Foxborough: Coach Steve Clarke made it clear he didn’t enjoy his first two experiences leading Scotland during lackluster showings in the European Championship. So far the sport’s biggest stage has brought him…
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FIFA WC 2026: Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco
East Rutherford: Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday, June 13, in a pulsating, high-profile group match at…
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Palestinian football chief denied US entry for World Cup
Ramallah: The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jibril Rajoub…
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FIFA blames empty World Cup seats on concourse crowds
Guadalajara: FIFA on Friday, June 13, blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses. There…
