Fifa World Cup 2026 Player Of The Match Awards
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France to meet Morocco, Argentina's date with Switzerland as World Cup quarterfinals beckon
Football | Jul 08, 2026, 08:30 PM ISTThe FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to enthral the fans as the tournament enters the quarterfinals with eight teams looking to put their best foot forward. Argentina have a meeting with Switzerland, France will play Morocco, Spain will be up against Belgium, while England meet Norway.
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Egypt registers official complaint to FIFA demanding expulsion of referee after 3-2 defeat to ARG
Football | Jul 08, 2026, 07:56 PM ISTEgypt has lodged an official complaint with FIFA seeking an investigation into referee Francois Letexier and the removal of his officiating team after its 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina. They alleged major refereeing and VAR errors influenced the match's outcome.
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FBI launches probe against Argentina Football fed over money laundering amid FIFA World Cup 2026
Football | Jul 08, 2026, 05:39 PM ISTThe FBI has reportedly launched an investigation into the Argentine Football Association over alleged money laundering, examining how hundreds of millions of dollars moved through the U.S. financial system. AFA president Claudio Tapia is also facing mounting scrutiny ahead of the World Cup.
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Switzerland end 72-year-long wait with Colombia win on penalties, set World Cup QF with Argentina
Football | Jul 08, 2026, 12:20 PM ISTSwitzerland will be up against defending champions Argentina in the World Cup quarterfinals after edging past Colombia in the round of 16 in Vancouver. The Swiss defeated Los Cafeteros on penalties, 4-3, after the game remained 0-0 through extra time.
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SUI vs COL FIFA World Cup round of 16 LIVE: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties
Football | Jul 08, 2026, 04:52 AM ISTThe stage is set for an exciting RO16 clash in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Colombia is taking on Switzerland at BC Place in Vancouver, and both sides will be looking to put in their best performance in the clash.
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Lionel Messi helps Argentina pull off miraculous comeback, register stellar 3-2 win over Egypt
Football | Jul 08, 2026, 12:09 AM ISTArgentina pulled off one of the most brilliant comebacks in the RO16 clash of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 against Egypt. Coming back from a 2-goal deficit, the defending champions registered a 3-2 win to move through to the quarter-final.
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Lionel Messi becomes first player in World Cup history to set unwanted penalty record
Football | Jul 08, 2026, 12:02 AM ISTLionel Messi missed his fourth penalty at the World Cups when he bottled another one in this tournament. His left-foot strike on the left side was saved by the Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir as Argentina trailed 1-0 at the end of the first half.
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ARG vs EGY FIFA World Cup round of 16 LIVE: Argentina defeat Egypt, register thrilling 3-2 victory
Football | Jul 08, 2026, 01:20 AM ISTArgentina has pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in FIFA World Cup history, registering a 3-2 victory, the defending champions pulled off a miraculous comeback to win the game for Argentina.
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Cristiano Ronaldo matches unwanted record with heartbreaking loss against Spain in FIFA WC 2026
Football | Jul 07, 2026, 08:27 PM ISTWith Portugal having played their last game at the FIFA World Cup 2026, veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo achieved an unwanted feat as he became the player with the joint most losses in FIFA World Cup history.
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Cristiano Ronaldo speaks on his international future after World Cup dream ends with loss to Spain
Football | Jul 07, 2026, 04:47 PM ISTCristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream ended with Portugal's loss to Spain in the round of 16. Ronaldo confirmed that this was his last World Cup, but kept a door ajar on his international future as he spoke to the media after the 1-0 defeat.
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Spain knock Portugal out of FIFA World Cup 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo's last dance ends tragically
Football | Jul 07, 2026, 03:05 AM ISTThe Spanish national team put forth a magnificent performance against Portugal in the round of 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, eliminating Portugal. Spain also ended Cristiano Ronaldo's last dance at the tournament.
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POR vs ESP FIFA World Cup round of 16 LIVE: Spain defeat Portugal 1-0
Football | Jul 08, 2026, 01:27 AM ISTThe stage is set for one of the most exciting encounters in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Portugal is taking on Spain in the round of 16 of the tournament at the Dallas Stadium Arlington, and both sides will hope to put in a good showing.
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Jordan Henderson set to undergo surgery after injuring his wrist amid celebrations after Mexico win
Football | Jul 06, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTWith England defeating Mexico in the round of 16 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, veteran midfielder, Jordan Henderson injured his wrist while celebrating his side's win over the hosts.
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UEFA slams FIFA over controversial red-card U-turn on USA star after Donald Trump's intervention
Football | Jul 06, 2026, 06:42 PM ISTWith FIFA reversing the red-card decision of the USA's Folarin Balogun ahead of their round of 16 clash against Belgium, UEFA came forward and released a statement, condemning FIFA of their actions, and calling them out on the same.
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FIFA reverses USA striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension after Donald Trump's intervention
Football | Jul 06, 2026, 02:40 PM ISTFolarin Balogun was sent off for his challenge on Tarik Muharemovic during the USA's World Cup round of 32 clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, FIFA has reversed the suspension, citing Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code
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England midfielder stretchered off after getting hurt during World Cup celebrations of Mexico win
Football | Jul 06, 2026, 10:11 AM ISTJordan Henderson was on the bench and did not get to play during England's historic 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. He received a yellow card late in the second half and suffered a freak injury after the team's win.
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10-man England breach Estadio Azteca fortress to beat Mexico 3-2 and enter World Cup quarterfinals
Football | Jul 06, 2026, 09:16 AM ISTEngland marched into the World Cup quarterfinals after a 3-2 win over Mexico in their round of 16 clash at the Estadio Azteca. The Three Lions became just the third team to beat El Tri at the Mexico City Stadium in international football.
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MEX vs ENG FIFA World Cup round of 16 LIVE: 10-man England beat Mexico 3-2 to enter quarters
Football | Jul 07, 2026, 12:06 AM ISTMEX vs ENG FIFA World Cup round of 16 LIVE: Mexico and England take on each other in a much-anticipated World Cup round of 16 match at the Mexico City Stadium. The kick-off was delayed by an hour due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City. Follow for the latest updates.
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Neymar announces international retirement after Brazil's loss to Norway in World Cup round of 16
Football | Jul 06, 2026, 06:08 AM ISTNeymar has announced that he will retire from Brazil after a shock exit at the 2026 World Cup. Neymar scored the only consolation goal in the 2-1 loss to Norway at MetLife Stadium to mark the Selecao's earliest exit in the World Cup since 1990.
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Why has the Mexico vs England FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash been delayed by one hour?
Football | Jul 06, 2026, 05:41 AM ISTMexico and England take on each other in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City as adverse weather have pushed the game back by one hour. El Tri will look to keep their historic record at the venue intact.