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  Why have Paraguay not qualified for World Cup round of 32 despite being on four points?

  June 26, 2026 13:49 IST

  Australia have progressed through to the round of 32 after finishing second with a goalless draw against Paraguay. However, Paraguay have not yet officially made it the knockouts despite being on four points. Here's why.

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  Ecuador shock Germany, beat them 2-1 in FIFA World Cup, how did they qualify for Round of 32?

  June 26, 2026 3:57 IST

  Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but both teams still progressed to the Round of 32. Germany topped the group, Ivory Coast finished second, while Ecuador qualified as one of the best third-placed teams.

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  GER vs ECU FIFA World Cup LIVE: Ecuador pull off a heist, beat Germany 2-1 in New York

  June 26, 2026 13:33 IST

  Germany face Ecuador in their final Group E match with a Round of 32 spot already secured. Ecuador, still searching for their first goal of the tournament, need a positive result to keep their knockout hopes alive and avoid relying on other results.

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  Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his India debut vs Ireland? Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak drops hint

  June 26, 2026 0:51 IST

  Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut remains uncertain ahead of the first T20I against Ireland, with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak saying selection will be based on team needs. If picked, the 15-year-old will become India's youngest international debutant.

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  Devon Conway, Tom Latham dominate England with 317-run partnership on Day 1 of third Test

  June 26, 2026 0:04 IST

  Tom Latham and Devon Conway’s 317-run opening stand put New Zealand in control on Day 1 of the third Test at Trent Bridge. Latham made 151 and Conway scored 157. New Zealand reached 361/4, as a late England fightback kept them in the hunt.

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  Shafali, Radha headline India's five-wicket win over Bangladesh in T20 World Cup

  June 26, 2026 19:31 IST

  Shafali Verma’s 53 and Radha Yadav’s 3/28 helped India secure a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2026 at Manchester. India chased 137 with 19 balls left, overcoming mid-innings pressure to stay in contention for the semifinals.

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  Shree Charani creates history for India vs Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2026 clash

  June 25, 2026 21:55 IST

  Shree Charani made history in Manchester, becoming the first Indian bowler to take 12 wickets in a single Women’s T20 World Cup edition. Her 2/21 vs Bangladesh took her past Poonam Yadav’s record as India restricted the opposition to 136/8 in their group match.

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  Why are New Zealand players wearing black armbands on Day 1 of third Test vs England at Trent Bridge

  June 25, 2026 21:21 IST

  New Zealand players wore black armbands on Day 1 of the third Test against England in memory of former pacer Bob Blair, who passed away on June 23. The tribute coincided with a dominant start at Trent Bridge, where Tom Latham's century powered the tourists to 213/0 at Tea.

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  Bangladesh announce squad for ODI series vs Zimbabwe, star batter returns after injury

  June 25, 2026 21:15 IST

  Bangladesh have named a 15-man squad for the ODI series against Zimbabwe, with Litton Das returning after recovering from a calf injury. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz is also back, while the selectors have largely retained the squad that beat Australia.

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  India drop four catches in five overs vs Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2026's must-win clash

  June 25, 2026 19:58 IST

  India's fielding let them down early in a must-win T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Bangladesh, with four catches going down in the first five overs. Juairiya Ferdous got three lives, while Nandni Sharma dropped two chances in consecutive deliveries.

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  INDW vs BANW, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Cricket Score: Bangladesh bat first in India's must-win game

  June 25, 2026 19:07 IST

  The Indian team need to win their game against Bangladesh because a loss could derail their chances of sealing a spot in the semifinal of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Till now, the team has played three games and have four points with a net run rate of +2.511.

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  Setback for New Zealand as Matt Henry, Glenn Phillips ruled out of third test against England

  June 25, 2026 17:00 IST

  Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips have been ruled out of New Zealand's third test against England, which is being played at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The duo was ruled out due to injuries they picked up during the second test of the series at the Oval in London.

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  Sai Sudharsan keeps his case for Test No.3 after solid hundred against Sri Lanka A

  June 25, 2026 15:30 IST

  Sai Sudharsan has answered his critics with a solid 132 off 175 balls in the unofficial test against Sri Lanka A at the Galle International Stadium. His innings put India A in a solid position and included 19 fours.

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  India vs Ireland T20Is to begin an hour early; here's what prompted the change

  June 25, 2026 14:34 IST

  Cricket Ireland has confirmed that the upcoming T20I series between India and Ireland will begin an hour early. The decision was taken in view of the Indian women's cricket team's games in the T20 World Cup 2026.

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  Neymar joins Pele in elite list as Brazil thump Scotland in FIFA World Cup 2026

  June 25, 2026 20:54 IST

  By appearing for Brazil in the Group A game against Scotland at FIFA World Cup 2026, Neymar Junior -- who made his last international appearance in 2023 -- has joined Pele in appearing in four world cups for the country.

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  INDW vs BANW, T20 World Cup 2026: How can India qualify for semifinals?

  June 25, 2026 11:43 IST

  India started the world cup on a bright note, wining their first two games against Pakistan and the Netherlands. However, the loss against South Africa on Sunday made their chances difficult to qualify for the semifinals and the Women in Blue need to win their games against Bangladesh and Australia.

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  INDW vs BANW, T20 World Cup 2026: Pitch report, weather forecast, head-to-head stats and probable XI

  June 25, 2026 11:10 IST

  INDW vs BANW, T20 World Cup 2026: The Indian women's cricket team will play a game against Bangladesh on Thursday at the Old Trafford in Manchester. So far, India have played three games in the tournament, winning two and losing just one match.

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  Self-goals twice in same tournament: Qatar's unwanted record in FIFA World Cup history

  June 25, 2026 19:07 IST

  The Qatar football team have earned an unwanted record to their name, becoming the third team in the history of FIFA World Cups to score self-goals twice in the same tournament. With this, Qatar have joined Bulgaria and Russia who have scored self-goals twice in the same world cup.

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  FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa stun South Korea 1-0, set up round of 32 clash with Canada

  June 25, 2026 19:06 IST

  The South Africans or the 'Bafana Bafana' stunned the South Koreans in their last Group A game, winning the match by 1-0. They will now clash with Canada in round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 next.

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  'Ball was far away': Furious WI captain slams third-umpire call after controversial dismissal vs Eng

  June 25, 2026 10:05 IST

  West Indies captain Hayley Matthews was given out by the third umpire during the fourth over of the team's innings after England appealed for a caught-behind. The decision left Matthews frustrated who argued that there was clear gap between the bat and the ball.

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  Vini Jr's brace help Brazil finish as Group C leaders, Morocco advances after dramatic 4-2 win

  June 25, 2026 5:49 IST

  Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 with a Vinicius Junior brace and a Matheus Cunha goal to top Group C unbeaten. Morocco rallied from behind twice to defeat Haiti 4-2 and qualify. Scotland, on three points, must await the other results to learn if they advance.

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  Why are final FIFA World Cup group games being played simultaneously?

  June 25, 2026 4:37 IST

  Final FIFA World Cup group matches are played simultaneously to prevent teams from gaining an advantage by knowing earlier results. The rule was introduced after the 1982 “Disgrace of Gijon,” where West Germany and Austria’s result eliminated Algeria on goal difference.

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  Why is Raphinha not playing for Brazil vs Scotland in their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash?

  June 25, 2026 3:29 IST

  Raphinha is out of Brazil’s World Cup 2026 match against Scotland after suffering a hamstring injury in the 3-0 win over Haiti, confirmed by the CBF. Carlo Ancelotti called it precautionary, with Rayan replacing him as Brazil manage his recovery.

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  BRA vs SCO FIFA World Cup LIVE: Brazil win 3-0, finish as league leaders; Morocco through too

  June 25, 2026 5:51 IST

  Brazil face Scotland in a decisive Group C clash in Miami, with qualification still open. Brazil rely on attacking quality and Vinicius Junior, while Scotland focus on compact defence and set pieces. The match hinges on tempo and control of momentum.

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  Switzerland, Canada qualify for FIFA World Cup round of 32, Bosnia's fate hangs in balance

  June 25, 2026 2:42 IST

  Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 to finish top of Group B and qualify for the round of 32, with Canada also advancing in second place. Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1 but ended third and must wait on other results to confirm possible qualification.

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  When and where to watch India A's unofficial Test vs Sri Lanka A live on TV and stream online?

  June 25, 2026 1:13 IST

  India A begin their two-match unofficial Test series against Sri Lanka A in Galle under Dhruv Jurel's captaincy. With players such as Aquib Nabi, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal and Anshul Kamboj in focus, the series offers a key opportunity to impress selectors. Check when and where to watch.

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  Tennis stars to stage protest for pay rise during Wimbledon, to limit media interactions

  June 25, 2026 0:29 IST

  Top tennis players will scale back media duties during Wimbledon as part of an ongoing protest over prize money and player benefits. The move comes despite a record increase in this year’s prize fund, with players demanding a bigger share of Grand Slam revenue.

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  Harry Kane cursed? Ghanaian witch doctor claims casting spell on England captain, now lifted

  June 24, 2026 23:32 IST

  England captain Harry Kane drew blanks in a 0-0 World Cup clash with Ghana, prompting Ghanaian spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam to claim his alleged spell had worked. After the match, Bonsam said he had lifted the curse, allowing Kane to score again.