The Hindu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ghana, 1-0 winners over Panama in their opener last week, can also qualify for the knockout rounds

Ahmad Nadeem gave Pakistan the lead in the eighth minute through a penalty corner before Abhishek (22nd) struck from a field effort to draw parity

The 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in Portugals first game, a surprising 1-1 draw with Congo

Some top names, including former World and Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, 100m National record holder Gurindervir Singh, National record holder decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, have got exemption from the meet

The whole process, culminating in a fresh vote under the amended Constitution, will have to conclude on or before September 30, 2026

In the moment the crowd fell silent to comprehend the save they just saw, Alireza Beiranvand must have remembered his Zagros, the sheep, and the stones

The LSG had acquired his services for a whopping 27 crore, highest ever in the history of the league, in the mega auction ahead of IPL 2025

Nitish Reddy reported left quadriceps discomfort after the third ODI against Afghanistan on June 20

Stars galore as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbapp, Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane look to stamp their authority at the FIFA World Cup 2026

A Division Bench of Justices Tejas Karia and Madhu Jain passed the interim order while hearing cross appeals filed by the AITA and former Davis Cup player Somdev Devvarman against an April 27 judgment of a single judge.

I just felt it like a dream, the moment I saw that T-shirt. I couldn't stop smiling, says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Victory keeps Algeria's hopes alive of reaching knockout phase, while Jordan Jordan exits early

It is the sixth time he plays a World Cup, and he is a player who's been defending and playing for his country for a long time, says Portugal coach Roberto Martinez on Cristiano Ronaldo

Senegals defence failed to contain Norway's attack, and particularly the 25-year-old Haaland, who now has four goals in two matches at this World Cup

Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in the earlier Group J match as Lionel Messi scored two goals to make World Cup history

There was no indication on when the match would restart

Having won their first match against Iraq, Norway will be expecting same success when it faces Iraq in a Group I match on June 22, 2026

Having won their first match, France will be facing Iraq in their second World Cup match on June 22, 2026

Argentinas captain and star forward Lionel Messi became the man with the most goals scored during FIFA World Cups on June 22, 2026, when he scored a goal against Austria.

The talisman goes past Klose for the most number of goals in the showpiece after missing an early penalty; his brace consigns Austria to a 0-2 defeat

Ireland also gave maiden call ups to pacers Matthew Hollard and Jai Moondra for the two matches to be played at Belfast, as Ireland are without five preferred fast bowling options

The 33-year-old became the most-capped Indian hockey player with 413 outings

The goal put Argentina ahead in their second Group J match as the South American side sought to secure a place in the knockout stage

Lionel Messi is on the brink of history: if he scores, he will surpass Miroslav Klose's record to become the all-time leading goalscorer in men's FIFA World Cup history

The Roger Federer of cricket? It has to be MS Dhoni; he is very calm and composed in the way he goes about his business; when he performs, it looks effortless yet very powerful, said Sanju Samson

The 36-year-olds all-round skills secure a vital win for the Proteas against the Women in Blue; she terms the unbeaten 81-run knock as her best in the T20 format

Kylian Mbapp, one of two men to have a hat trick in a World Cup final, scored his 13th and 14th World Cup goals; which were his 57th and 58th playing internationally, passing Oliver Girouds record