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FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout schedule: Matches in Indian Time

The knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begin on June 29, after an exciting group stage that featured 48 nations for the first time FIFA 2026 World Cup is being keenly watched by fans in India even if the matches are happening an ocean away.

25 Jun 2026 4:42 pm
Thunderous World Cup farewell as Guillermo Ochoa enters late in Mexico's 3-0 win

It's the most beautiful thing that they recognise your effort, Guillermo Ochoa said of the fans after Mexico's 3-0 win.

25 Jun 2026 4:00 pm
Lionel Messis 39th birthday celebrations in Bengals Ichhapur

A priest, a life sized statue, a 39-pound cake and a tea sellers lifelong devotion. Inside Lionel Messis annual birthday celebrations in West Bengals Ichhapur

25 Jun 2026 2:10 pm
Why Vaibhav Sooryvanshi cant share Team Indias dressing room in England?

Sachin Tendulkar could. Vaibhav Suryavanshi cant. Heres why the ECB rules changed the safeguarding regulations

25 Jun 2026 1:47 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ancelotti tells Brazil to stay calm after Neymar returns and Vinicius shines

Brazil finishes top of Group C after beating Scotland 3-0; will play runners-up of Group F in Round of 32

25 Jun 2026 1:11 pm
Iran says U.S. airport delay holds up World Cup delegation

The reported incident comes days after U.S. authorities eased travel restrictions on Iran's World Cup delegation following complaints from Tehran and the team that strict entry rules were disrupting preparations

25 Jun 2026 10:41 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico stays perfect, bounces Czechs out of World Cup with 3-0 win

Teen Mora shines as Mexico fans dare to dream; the World Cup co-host will play their Round of 32 match in the Azteca stadium again, where they are unbeaten in nine World Cup matches

25 Jun 2026 10:21 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa beats South Korea to reach knockout stage for first time

South Africa had failed to advance from the group stage in their first three World Cup appearances in 1998, 2002 and 2010

25 Jun 2026 9:31 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine help Morocco rally to beat Haiti 4-2

Morocco twice came from behind against a team playing at soccer's biggest tournament for the first time in 52 years

25 Jun 2026 5:52 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Vincius Jnior scores 2 goals as Brazil beats Scotland 3-0 to reach knockout stage

Neymar entered as a substitute in the 76th, making his debut after a right calf injury sidelined him for Brazils first two matches

25 Jun 2026 5:49 am
FIFA World Cup | Czechia vs Mexico LIVE updates: Group A match to start shortly

Mexico have already secured a place in the knockout stage and guaranteed top spot in the group after victories over South Africa and South Korea

25 Jun 2026 5:20 am
FIFA World Cup | South Koreans expecting a home-game feel for Group A match against South Africa

A win or draw for South Korea would be enough to advance to the knockout stage, while South Africa must win to be sure of avoiding elimination

25 Jun 2026 5:16 am
Womens T20 World Cup | England storms into semifinals at sweltering Lords

Both former one-time champions came to the matchup unbeaten, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge batted England out of reach with 65 off 42 balls. Wyatt-Hodge is the tournament's leading run-scorer with 193, averaging 65

25 Jun 2026 5:09 am
FIFA World Cup: Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B with 2-1 victory over Canada

Promise David scored a late goal for Canada, which took second place in Group B behind the Swiss and earned a spot in the knockout round for the first time in its history

25 Jun 2026 3:58 am
FIFA World Cup: Bosnia-Herzegovina boosts chances of advancing with 3-1 win over Qatar

With the victory, the third-place finishing Bosnia-Herzegovina is more than likely to advance to the Round of 32 in the expanded field

25 Jun 2026 3:55 am
FIFA World Cup | Morocco target top spot

Haiti, despite their exit, are determined to give eveything to earn the countrys first points at a World Cup, having lost all three games on their only previous appearance

25 Jun 2026 2:55 am
FIFA World Cup | Brazil aim for last 32; Scotland eye historic World Cup breakthrough

Following a 1-0 loss to Morocco, Scotland is third in Group C with three points, needing a draw or potentially a narrow loss against Brazil to make it out of the group stage

25 Jun 2026 2:46 am
Argentinas Messi-ah keeps the fire burning

In the Group-J encounter against Austria at the Dallas Stadium, the little wizard scored his 17thand 18thto become the singular holder of the record for the most goals in the World Cup

25 Jun 2026 12:18 am
FIFA World Cup | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar LIVE updates: Group B match gets underway

The European side go into the game as favourites and victory would most likely set up a last-32 clash against co-hosts the United States

24 Jun 2026 11:39 pm
FIFA World Cup | Switzerland vs Canada LIVE updates: Group B match gets underway

Switzerland, which entered as the favorite in the group, has all but clinched a spot in the next round.

24 Jun 2026 11:31 pm
ATHLETICS | Anushka, Dev Meena and Jyothi book their Asiad tickets

NATIONAL INTER-STATE MEET | The hammer thrower bests a nine-year-old National record; the pole vaulter betters the mark while the hurdler makes a stunning comeback from injury

24 Jun 2026 9:39 pm
Womens T20 World Cup 2026: Misfiring India runs into Bangladesh in a must-win game

Harmanpreet Kaurs women will take the field against Bangladesh at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Thursday, knowing that they have to deliver

24 Jun 2026 9:36 pm
A motivated Vaishali has a reasonable chance against Ju Wenjun in the World Championship match: Viswanathan Anand

With regard to the title match between the reigning champion Gukesh and challenger Sindarov, Anand said it has given the India-Uzbekistan rivalry a sharper focus beyond the Olympiad

24 Jun 2026 8:02 pm
Limansa, daughter of Sri Lanka icon Tillakaratne Dilshan, carries his name and legacy with pride

My mum was the one who encouraged me. She would send videos of me playing to my dad, and he felt there was some potential there. Thats really how everything started

24 Jun 2026 7:20 pm
It is important to learn how to win: Marijne

Indian womens hockey coach insists there is a lot to do still; field goals remain a priority

24 Jun 2026 6:41 pm
Daily Quiz: On FIFA World Cup

Heres a quiz to test your FIFA World Cup knowledge

24 Jun 2026 5:05 pm
In a rainbow-trimmed robe at the World Cup, a gay Qatari doctor advocates for equal rights

Dr. Nasser Mohamed now feels secure enough to walk around with confidence, and without fear of harm, while wearing chunky heeled boots, mascara and 2-inch dangly earrings

24 Jun 2026 3:51 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group stage goals record broken

A total of 141 goals have been scored so far in the first 48 games of this season; with an extended World Cup this year and 24 more group stage matches remaining, the final tally of group stage goals is far from done.

24 Jun 2026 3:27 pm
Manika Batra questions Asian Games omission, seeks clear and factual explanation

Manika Batra, who missed out on the five-member womens squad after failing to satisfy the selection criteria, has consistently maintained that her fight is against the process rather than the outcome.

24 Jun 2026 12:57 pm
Sandeep Patil appointed Mumbais team mentor

Sandeep Patils credentials extend far beyond his aggressive strokeplay that illuminated Indias triumphant 1983 World Cup campaign.

24 Jun 2026 12:31 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter

We included the red one as the fourth option but it has not been released on the market and is not part of Nike's current collection, said Brazils football federation

24 Jun 2026 12:06 pm
DR Congo fan who stands as living statue of independence leader Lumumba makes it to World Cup

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga became a social media sensation at the Africa Cup for posing as a statue of Lumumba on a pedestal with his right hand raised and standing still throughout games

24 Jun 2026 11:04 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Colombia into Round of 32 as Munoz strikes against DR Congo

Colombia, who opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, commanded possession and created numerous chance

24 Jun 2026 11:00 am
Colombia vs DR Congo, FIFA World Cup LIVE: Both sides unchanged as Group K clash gets under way

Earlier in the day, Portugal crushed Uzbekistan 5-0 in the Group K clash to top the group

24 Jun 2026 8:02 am
FIFA World Cup: Budimir gives Croatia 1-0 win to eliminate Panama in Group L

The victory was a sweet finale on a special night for 40-year-old Croatia midfield maestro Luka Modric, who made his 200th international appearance

24 Jun 2026 7:06 am
FIFA World Cup | England hit crossbar late in goalless draw with Ghana

It was the first match at this World Cup where neither team managed a shot on target in the first half

24 Jun 2026 3:48 am
FIFA World Cup | Panama vs Croatia LIVE updates: Group L match gets underway

The limelight will also be on Croatia captain Luka Modric as the AC Milan midfielder makes his 200th international appearance

24 Jun 2026 3:40 am
FIFA World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle

Through 44 matches, total attendance topped 2.85 million, with the average stadium about 99.6% full, according to a Reuters analysis based on FIFA data

24 Jun 2026 3:20 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo comes to the party as Portugal routs Uzbekistan

The 41-year-old becomes the first man to score in six editions of the quadrennial extravaganza; the 5-0 victory eases pressure on the European powerhouse while the debutant slumps to a second straight defeat in Group K

24 Jun 2026 1:04 am
Formula One | Is Catalunya a tipping point in a changing landscape?

No one could have left Barcelona thinking exactly the same way they arrived. For Ferrari, the weekend offered validation. For Mercedes, it provided a warning. For Hamilton, it delivered redemption. And for Formula One itself, it may have provided something even more valuable: a championship battle that suddenly feels alive again

24 Jun 2026 12:45 am