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Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to ensure Switzerland advances; the team will meet Ghana or Colombia in the next round
The World Cup clash will not be the first time that current Swiss coach Murat Yakin has faced Petkovic, with the two pitted against each other when coaching in the Swiss league
The game ended in controversy as Croatia thought it had tied things up 2-2 in the very last moments, but Mario Pasalic was called offside as VAR ruled no goal
Leao joins the Portugal attack alongside Ronaldo and Neto against unchanged Croatia
In the mens draw, top seed Velavan Senthilkumar bowed out after a disappointing semifinal defeat to second seed Yassin Shohdy of Egypt
Once the skipper Laura Wolvaardt fell to a superb catch by Sophie Ecclestone off Linsey Smith, the South African innings fell apart
Spain have now outscored their opponents 8-0 while continuing their run as one of two teams yet to concede at this World Cup, alongside Mexico
India has ranked in the top two for the most Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) in athletics between 2022 and 2025
Spain made two changes, Yamal starts in attack; Austria made three changes
The all-rounders have shown time and again that they are among the creme de la creme of elite cricket; they are now one hurdle away from adding another T20 World Cup to their cabinets
With Argentina likely waiting in the next round, both sides know this may be the match that defines their tournament
England created a string of chances but was repeatedly denied by DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi before Harry Kane finally levelled
The 2026 World Cup has expanded to 48 teams, sparking debate about its impact. Join host N. Sudarshan and guests Pradhyum Reddy and Lallianzuala Chhangte as they explore the excitement and concerns.
India, who have made two finals but never won the World Test Championship title, are currently fifth in the standings, while Sri Lanka are sixth
After 30 action-packed matches, the stage is set for a crowing of the new Womens T20 World Cup champions. The lively tournament spotlighted the ever-growing sport and the need to offer a level playing field for the women who hit the 22 yards. A new policy introduced by the ICC promises to do just that
The United States earned their first knockout-round victory since 2002
USA still have just one knockout win in World Cup history so far
Senegal became the fourth African side to bow out in a narrow defeat in the knockout stage
Andreeva saved six match points in the decider, but was not able to stop Krejcikova from crossing the finish line and claim only her second victory over the youngster
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly out with injury; Belgium retains starting lineup
India, coming off a 0-2 series loss to Ireland, made a poor start as they slipped to 6 for two but half-centuries from skipper Shreyas Iyer (68) and Abhishek Sharma (59) propelled them to a competitive total
The Leopards draw first blood with Cipengas strike and then baulk waves of attacks with goalkeeper Mpasi outstanding under the bar until the Three Lions skipper plays his part
History will regard Stokes as a great cricketer, with great being used in its purest and most unadulterated form. There are few sights in cricket of a recent vintage to match him on a cricket field
For us, it has been a brilliant experience playing at home, in front of families and friends, says Nat Sciver-Brunt
South Africa is one side that has caused problems for the English women at ICC events
The 46-year-old has brought in a group of cricket fans from around the world; the former Australia captain is the co-founder of Around the Wicket
Only the sixth woman hockeyplayer to get a Padma Shri, the 35-year-old looks back at her 23-year-old journey in the sport
England enters the round of 32 carrying the confidence of an unbeaten group-stage campaign, but standing in their way is a DR Congo side making history
I'm taking the love, respect, commitment and admiration from the boys, from this group of warriors, the Ecuadorian national team, said Sebastin Beccacece
The Kerala Cricket Association took the decision to lift Sreesanths ban in its special general body meeting held during the day
Pujara was bestowed with the honorary life membership of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the owner of the fabled Lord's stadium
The Indian duo went down 9-21, 7-21 to fifth-seeded home pair Kevin Lee and Ty Alexander Lindeman in just 23 minutes
Mexico will play another home match on Sunday (July 5, 2026) against the winner of Wednesday's (July 1) match between England and Congo
Brook, England's current white-ball skipper, served as vice-captain under Ben Stokes for the 2-1 test series defeat by New Zealand on home soil.
Mexico coach recalls several players to his starting lineup; Ecuador keeps faith in the side that beat Germany
Mbappes two goals lifted his World Cup finals tally to 18, one behind Lionel Messi on the all-time list
India's assistant coach says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi seems ready for the grind, but will have to go through the process and bide his time like any other cricketer to get a place in the eleven

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