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England and Argentina will renew one of football's greatest rivalries when they meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday. England are aiming to reach their first World Cup final since winning the tournament in 1966, while defending champions Argentina hope to move one step closer to retaining the title. The match carries decades of history, from the 1982 Falklands War to Diego Maradona's famous "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal. This time, the spotlight falls on

Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a dominant 2-0 victory over France in the first semifinal at Dallas Stadium. The European champions ended France's hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final with a disciplined performance that kept Kylian Mbappé and the French attack largely quiet. Oyarzabal and Porro Seal Spain's Victory Spain took the lead in the 22nd minute after Lamine Yamal won a penalty following a foul by Lucas Digne. Mikel Oyarzabal calmly converted

France booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals after defeating Morocco 2-0 in Boston on Friday. After a tightly contested first half ended goalless, the two-time world champions stepped up after the break with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele to secure a comfortable victory. The win also marked France's third consecutive World Cup semifinal appearance, while Morocco were unable to replicate their historic run from Qatar 2022, where they were also eliminated by France in the last four.

UFC and the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced two additional bouts set to take place at this Saturday's highly anticipated UFC Fight Night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. The always exciting undefeated lightweight Magomed Chanco Zaynukov makes his UFC debut against fellow unbeaten prospect Damian Rzepecki. Zaynukov earned his UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series with a dominant unanimous decision win, while Rzepecki (9 finishes in 10 pro wins) made the jump to the Octagon

Switzerland qualified for the quarter final stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Colombia in penalties as they drew 0-0 after extra time followed by a nail-biting 4-3 win on spot-kicks. BC Place, Vancouver. The Round of 16 clash at the Round of 16 gave us high-octane football, incredible goalkeeping and late drama until this historic win for Switzerland. A Tactical Battle Ends Goalless Both teams made a steady defensive effort throughout regular time, allowing few clear looks at goal. Switzerland had

Ghana delivered a resilient performance to earn a valuable point against one of the tournament favourites. Ranked 73rd in the world, the Black Stars showed excellent organization and determination throughout the contest. Key positives for Ghana included: • Second consecutive positive result after defeating Panama 1-0• Strong defensive structure throughout the match• Excellent goalkeeping performance from Benjamin Asare• Four points from two group matches The result further validates Ghana's recent decision to appoint experienced coach Carlos Queiroz, with the team now in a

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

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,

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

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

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

With the T20 Indian Premier League playoffs commencing on Tuesday, veteran batting great Virat Kohli and 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be under the spotlight. Kohli, the captain of Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru who ended up topping the regular season standings, at 37 is just under two decades older than Sooryavanshi whose explosive batting has been one of the biggest stories this season. Key Playoff Matches Kohli and Bengaluru will face Gujarat Titans in the first qualifying playoff, with the winner booking

It was their first Premier League title in 22 years and Arsenal marked the occasion with a win, beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday. A 2-1 win on the final day completed an amazing season for Mikel Arteta's side, who finished on 85 points — seven clear of second with Manchester City losing against Aston Villa. Match Highlights Arsenal players were presented with their medals after the final whistle and then lifted the Premier League trophy to travelling fans. Emotional