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The United States enjoyed a perfect start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in front of a packed crowd of 70,492 fans at Los Angeles. Co-hosts USA dominated from the opening whistle, with an early own goal setting the tone before a brilliant brace from Folarin Balogun and a stunning late strike from Gio Reyna sealed an emphatic victory. The match attracted several Hollywood stars, including Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Paris Hilton, as the hosts showcased their attacking

Jaspal Rana, the Indian shooting great and revered coach has died aged 49 due to a cardiac complication. Rana had been hospitalised at Delhi's Max Hospital with chest pain and discomfort which had initially surfaced during the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany. National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo said doctors had conducted a stent procedure to remove blockage and it was subsequently reported that he was in good health but died on Thursday night. Jaspal had, in

The opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup began Thursday in Estadio Azteca before co-host Mexico's match with South Africa. The tournament's official song - performed during the ceremony by Colombian star Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy - drew roars from the crowd. Before co-hosts Mexico and South Africa kicked off the tournament proper, Shakira and Burna Boy had the crowd on their feet in the Estadio Azteca opening ceremony. The tournament, a 204-match event of 48 teams over 19 days in

CALIFORNIA, USA - JUNE 11: Head Coach of the United States National Football Team Mauricio Pochettino was spotted wearing the newly launched IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet Le Petit Prince (Ref. IW339601), while posing for an official portrait for the US Men’s National Team on June 8th, 2026. The watch features a 43mm white zirconium oxide ceramic case, a deep blue dial with a gradient finish, and a white rubber strap. Mauricio Pochettino wearing an IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet Le

Andres Iniesta believes 16-year-old Lamine Yamal has the skill and character to be among the best players of FIFA World Cup 2026. Iniesta, who has watched the likes of Lionel Messi, Pele and Kylian Mbappe take the footballing world by storm at a young age, believes Barcelona and Spain winger Ansu Fati possesses similar traits. During the Opening of his new Academy in Dubai, Iniesta hailed Yamal as a one-in-ten-million talent with the potential to have an electric impact on the global game,

Five years after he suffered a cardiac arrest at the European Championship, Christian Eriksen translated into distressing memories on Saturday night when he collapsed in Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but was eventually able to leave the field on foot. The 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, who has the type of pacemaker, endured the collapse in Odense during the 64th minute on Sunday. Medics flooded the pitch while players surrounded him from both teams to protect the area from TV or phone cameras. With

While defenders and goalkeepers often form the backbone of successful teams, it is usually the strikers who capture global attention. As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, football fans are already debating who could finish as the tournament’s top scorer and win the coveted Golden Boot award. From proven superstars to rising talents, here are five players who could dominate the scoring charts in North America. 5. Julian Alvarez (Argentina) The Argentine forward remains one of the most important attacking players for the

AP Soccer fans bringing the party to World Cup games will not be able to do so with vuvuzelas, which have been banned by FIFA from venues in the US, Canada and Mexico under its stadium code of conduct. The horn with a long tube of plastic has accompanied South African soccer matches for decades and took the world by storm during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. But have faced backlash for their repetitive droning noise likened to a hys of

Aryna Sabalenka said she had plunged into a "deep dark hole" during her three-sets defeat to Russian Diana Shnaider in the quarter-final of the French Open on Wednesday where opportunities slipped away from world number one. He took the first set in windy conditions, made a strong start to gain control of the second and led by 5-3 before Shnaider began her fightback and won ten games on final score 3-6 7-5 6–0. The four-times Grand Slam champion aimed to regain her mental

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great cricket fan,” saying their interactions largely revolved around developing cricket infrastructure in Ahmedabad. According to Lalit Modi, the Prime Minister consistently showed enthusiasm for promoting and expanding the sport in Gujarat. “Mr. Modi was a great cricket fan. All the dealings I had with him were because he wanted cricket in Ahmedabad,” he said. Remarks Spark Debate Over Narendra Modi Stadium Lalit Modi’s comments come after his recent remarks

As anticipation for the 2026 Fifa World Cup ramps up, cybersecurity experts and law enforcement have begun warning fans of a cyber surge in bogus ticket websites and counterfeit merchandise offerings. The expanded 48-team, 104-match tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico has proved a major honeypot for cybercriminals keen to catch football fans seeking tickets. Fake Websites Mimic Official Fifa Platforms The sites — with domain names like fifa-ticket. live" and "fifaworldcup26. sales" are designed to look almost identical to Fifa's

Brazil midfielder Casemiro believes that not being considered one of the leading favourites for the upcoming FIFA World Cup could work to the team's advantage. The five-time world champions are aiming to secure a record-extending sixth World Cup title at the tournament, which will take place in North America from June 11 to July 19. However, bookmakers currently rank Spain, France, and England ahead of Brazil among the favourites to lift the trophy. "We're a Step Behind, But That's Good" Speaking to FIFA's

Lionel Messi is big enough that he trained solo as the defending World Cup champion Argentina held its first practice in the U.S. The Inter Miami captain has been struggling with fatigue in his left hamstring since May 24 but should be fit for Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria in Kansas City on June 16. Messi, 38, went to Argentina's training base in Kansas City on Monday and did "targeted work" with a number of team mates also nursing fitness issues. Argentina's

Naomi Osaka, perhaps has lost a match at a Grand Slam that would have left her too devastated to take on the world. But the former world number one has a different view of setbacks after conquering her mental health problems, stepping back from tennis and embracing motherhood. Even after her 7-5, 6-3 fourth-round loss to top seed Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open, Osaka departed Roland Garros feeling encouraged — not disheartened. Key Takeaways from Osaka's French Open Campaign Motherhood and Mental

Dalic confirmed an unchanged 26-man squad that sees Croatia captain Luka Modric set to lead his country in what is expected to be the Ballon d'Or winner's final World Cup appearance. Dalic retained the provisional list announced on May 18 and cut seven players from a standby list as Croatia set their sights on building upon recent tournament achievements. The 40-year-old will have one final opportunity to take Croatia to World Cup success after guiding his country through to the runners-up spot in

Virat Kohli's under-pressure masterclass helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru defend their Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket defeat of Gujarat Titans RCB made light work of a target of 156, as they chased it down in just 18 overs. Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 in 42 balls with 3 sixes and 9 boundaries, as he recorded his fastest IPL fifty. Bengaluru raced to a commanding position in the match with some aggressive batting early on, as Venkatesh Iyer provided a solid foundation with

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) crown, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The victory marked RCB’s second consecutive IPL title, with Virat Kohli once again proving to be the team's biggest match-winner. Kohli Shines on the Biggest Stage Chasing a target of 156, Virat Kohli played a captain's knock, remaining unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls. Kohli's Match-Winning Innings: Kohli and Impact Player Venkatesh Iyer gave RCB a

Qatar suffered a hard-fought 1-0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Early Goal Decides Match Ireland took the lead in just the fifth minute when defender Nathan Collins headed home a dangerous free-kick delivered by Jack Moylan. The goal proved enough to secure victory for the hosts in front of 28,981 fans. Match Highlights Despite several attacking efforts from Qatar, including chances created by captain Akram Afif, Ireland defended strongly throughout the match. The game

Brazil’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a major concern on Wednesday after Neymar missed the national team’s first training session due to a calf injury scare. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed that the 34-year-old forward underwent medical imaging tests at a private clinic in Teresopolis after experiencing discomfort in his right calf. Neymar Under Medical Assessment In an official statement, the CBF said: Neymar’s absence quickly became the biggest talking point at Brazil’s World Cup camp as fans and

While Carlos Alcaraz continues to dominate as the “Prince of Clay” with back-to-back French Open titles in the post-Rafael Nadal era, another young Spanish star has started turning heads at French Open. Away from Court Philippe Chatrier, where Nadal built his legendary legacy, 19-year-old Rafael Jodar made an impressive Roland Garros main draw debut with a dominant 6-1, 6-0, 6-4 victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic. Key Highlights from Jodar’s French Open Debut Jodar looked confident and aggressive throughout the match, showing the same fearless