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FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Messi, Mbappe or Haaland who will win?

Kylian Mbappe won the award at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar for scoring 8 goals, just ahead of Messis 7

8 Jul 2026 4:58 pm
IND vs ENG 3rd T20: Shreyas Iyer calls performance 'atrocious, unacceptable

India is yet to win a T20I under Shreyas Iyer as Tuesday's outing was their biggest defeat in the format in terms of runs

8 Jul 2026 1:44 pm
Need to adapt better, but reset will take time: Gambhir on Indias struggles in U.K.

There are a lot of changes from the XI that played the T20 World Cup final to now; be it the captain, be it the opening batsman; there is no Hardik Pandya, there is no Jasprit Bumrah, said India coach Gautam Gambhir

8 Jul 2026 1:39 pm
Samson has been given clarity on his omission: Gambhir

Gambhir maintained that Samson remains in Indias plans in the five-match series, which the visitors trail 0-2 after two losses and a washout

8 Jul 2026 12:20 pm
The captain is the focal point of pressure; he always feels the heat

Ben Stokes, a great all rounder and inspiring captain jumped before he was pushed other captains havent been so lucky

8 Jul 2026 11:27 am
IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: Indian batting falls apart as England wins by 125 runs to take 2-0 lead

This was India's worst T20I defeat in terms of margin of runs as only four batters managed double-digit scores

8 Jul 2026 11:02 am
On Brazils downfall | Explained

Jogo Bonito, a celebration lost to pragmatism

8 Jul 2026 9:56 am
Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954

It was heartbreak for Colombia, who were bidding to reach the quarters for only the second time in their history, having previously done so at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

8 Jul 2026 5:32 am
Cristiano Ronaldo bids adieu to World Cup with 'clear conscience'

Ronaldo will retire without a World Cup title or even a World Cup final appearance to his name. His teams best performance with Portugal came in his first appearance, a 2006 run to the semifinals and a fourth-place finish.

8 Jul 2026 4:12 am
Cycling | Denmark's Pedersen wins Tour stage four, Norway's Traeen takes yellow jersey

It was Pedersen's third victory in the Tour de France and his 12th in a Grand Tour

8 Jul 2026 3:36 am
Shot putter Vidhi fails dope test, out of Asian U23 Championships starting Thursday

Vidhi, whose dope sample was collected in May out-of-competition, had won gold in the senior Federation Cup in 2025 with a throw of 16.10m

8 Jul 2026 3:15 am
Two wins in three races but Ferrari boss plays down F1 title bid

Vasseur felt Mercedes, winners of seven of nine grands prix and on pole position in all, still had a small advantage on pure performance even if Ferrari looked strong at the start and on race pace.

8 Jul 2026 2:48 am
Olympics | IOC lifts Russia suspension, athletes to return to international competitions

The IOC said its executive board had lifted that suspension but had not decided yet on whether Russia could display its flag, colours or have its anthem played at the Games

8 Jul 2026 2:23 am
Switzerland vs Colombia FIFA World Cup LIVE: Manzambi ruled out of final Round of 16 clash

The winner of this last Round of 16 match will play Argentina, who defeated Egypt in a thriller

8 Jul 2026 12:52 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi, Argentina pull off stunning late comeback to beat Egypt

In a Round of 16 game of high drama, Argentina trailed 0-2 and Messi missed a penalty but three late goals prevented an embarrassing exit

8 Jul 2026 12:33 am
Argentina vs Egypt, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Messi's champion side faces stern test in Salah's steely Egypt

Argentina makes three changes, Egypt coach makes two as both sides eye quarterfinal berth

7 Jul 2026 9:25 pm
Usha exhorts athletes to do India proud atthe Commonwealth Games

The IOA chief along with the Union sports minister unveils the team kit at the official send-off for the 124 athletes who will take part in the Glasgow event beginning on July 23

7 Jul 2026 8:51 pm
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | How Dallas has pulled off hosting nine games

We looked at the entire fan journey, from the airport to hotels, transport, the Fan Festival and finally the stadium. Everything had to feel seamless, says Monica Paul, president of the Dallas Sports Commission and executive director of the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organising Committee

7 Jul 2026 8:12 pm
Being able to talk cricket with Warne was great: Isa Guha

Isa, who took 148 international wickets during her decade-long career for England, also relished her experience of commentating on the IPL

7 Jul 2026 7:05 pm
Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran passes away

The left-arm pace bowler played a key role in one of Afghanistan's landmark cricketing moments, hitting the winning boundary in the country's first World Cup victory in 2015 against Scotland

7 Jul 2026 4:57 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium coach says Amadou Onana has serious injury

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said after the match that Amadou Onana's injury was serious and called it the one dark cloud over tonight

7 Jul 2026 12:37 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Integrity of tournament questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

Donald Trump said All I did was ask for a review; I didnt say, you have to do this; while FIFA head Gianni Infantino issued a statement saying, FIFAs judicial bodies are independent; they operate autonomously

7 Jul 2026 12:19 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbapp condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after match

Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup, said Kylian Mbapp

7 Jul 2026 10:40 am
Samson left out from Zimbabwe T20s; maiden call-ups for Yash, Ashok

Mayank Yadav and Ashok Sharma are two of India's fastest bowlers. They are young. If selectors don't try them against even Zimbabwe where will they try, said a source close to the selection committee

7 Jul 2026 8:42 am
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez confirms departure after loss

Yes, this is my last game with the national team; I've had 45 games, and I felt welcomed in Portugal and loved, it's a memory I'll take with me always, said Roberto Martinez

7 Jul 2026 7:26 am
Cousins faces stern test as India aim to revive compound fortunes at Archery WC ahead of Asian Games

For Cousins, one of the most decorated compound archers in history, it will also mark his first international assignment with India since taking charge around three months before the continental showpiece

7 Jul 2026 5:53 am
U.S. vs Belgium FIFA World Cup LIVE: Balogun starts after suspension reversal

The Round of 16 clash has been embroiled in controversy after Donald Trump got FIFA to lift the one-game ban on Folarin Balogun for his red card

7 Jul 2026 5:06 am
Spain eliminates Portugal as Merinos late goal seals Ronaldo's World Cup farewell

Merinos goal takes La Roja to their first quarterfinals since winning their only World Cup title in 2010

7 Jul 2026 3:19 am
India secure 20 medals, including 4 gold at U-20 Asian Wrestling C'ships

Prior to the U-20 event, the Indian contingent also produced a dominant show in the U-15 Asian Wrestling Championships at the same venue, finishing their campaign with 21 medals across the three categories.

7 Jul 2026 2:32 am
Grand Chess tour: Praggnaandhaa ends tied third, Gukesh sixth; Alireza wins

The Indian star began the final day with a loss against Vincent Keymer but then did well to score 6 points out of the last eight games. His other loss came against compatriot D. Gukesh but Praggnanandhaa's main victim was Alireza

7 Jul 2026 1:55 am
Greaves and Hope centuries have West Indies trailing by 143 against Sri Lanka on Day 4

The Sri Lanka bowlout only Hope, who was stumped on 112 in bizarre fashion close to lunch.

7 Jul 2026 1:48 am
Hardik, Nitish and Harshit: Indias worrisome threesome

At a time when superstars are showcasing their greatness with age-defying performances on the big stage, the Men in Blue continue to ponder over the elephant in the room: a seam-bowling all-rounder in white-ball formats

7 Jul 2026 12:13 am
Mooney the smartest I have played with, says Molineux

The captain said Mooney was the leader in the group. Girls listen when she speaks, said Molineux

7 Jul 2026 12:01 am
Spain vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup Round of 16 LIVE: Spain eyes revenge as Ronaldos Portugal loom in last-16

The last time Spain won a knockout match at the World Cup, they went on to lift the title. On the other hand, Portugal would look for a repeat of the UEFA Nations League final and topple La Roja

6 Jul 2026 11:42 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Can Salahs Egypt surprise Messis Argentina?

Egypt will sit in a compact block and wait for moments to release Salah and Marmoush into the spaces, following the blueprint Cabo Verde found against the defending champion

6 Jul 2026 9:05 pm
Womens T20 World Cup: Dominant Australia proves to be in a league of its own

The Australians showed that in no uncertain terms in the final; when they reduced England to 150 for four, it was virtually the game over

6 Jul 2026 7:59 pm
We wanted to tire Brazil and then go for the kill: Solbakken

The coach terms his sides win over the South American giant as the greatest night in the countrys football history

6 Jul 2026 6:20 pm
Tuchel hails England heart as they battle through Mexican storm

England produced arguably their most accomplished performance of the tournament so far at both ends of the pitch

6 Jul 2026 5:38 pm
After Asia's World Cup stumble, resignations pile up from Seoul to Riyadh

Underwhelming World Cup performances from Asian Teams lead to multiple fallouts

6 Jul 2026 5:36 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Brackets and teams

This year's FIFA World Cup started off with 48 teams, the most in the competition's history. In the group stage, 12 groups made of four teams each played 72 matches, bringing down the number of qualifying teams to 32. Follow teams and their journey through the subsequent stages until the final match for the trophy.

6 Jul 2026 5:09 pm
World Cup after Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar: What remains in Kolkata?

As Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar confirm the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be their last and Lionel Messi's final bow appears imminent, Kolkata is preparing to lose more than three footballers. It is saying goodbye to the players who shaped its arguments, allegiances and memories for nearly three decades.

6 Jul 2026 4:56 pm