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Munoz Heroics Earn Colombia Round of 32 Berth

Daniel Munoz scored the decisive goal as Colombia edged DR Congo 1-0 in Guadalajara to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a second straight Group K victory.

Croatia Edge Panama as Modric Celebrates 200th Cap in World Cup Win

Luka Modric celebrated his 200th international appearance as Croatia edged Panama 1-0 in Toronto, securing a vital FIFA World Cup 2026 victory and ending Panama’s hopes of progressing.

Tuchel Backs Kane After England’s Ghana Stalemate

England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his side after the 0-0 draw with Ghana, insisting the Three Lions do not over-rely on captain Harry Kane.

England Held by Ghana in World Cup Group L Stalemate

Ghana's disciplined defensive display frustrated England as the Group L rivals played out a goalless draw, leaving both teams level on four points.

Rohit Sharma Honoured with Padma Shri Award

Former India captain Rohit Sharma was conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a special milestone on the 19th anniversary of his international debut.

Ronaldo Makes World Cup History as Portugal Thrash Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0, becoming the first player to score in six FIFA World Cup editions and surpassing Eusebio's record.

Ronaldo Sets Unmatched FIFA World Cup Scoring Milestone

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six FIFA World Cup editions and surpassed Eusebio as Portugal's all-time leading World Cup scorer.

Vijay Amritraj Receives Padma Bhushan for Tennis Legacy

Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj was awarded the Padma Bhushan by President Droupadi Murmu, recognizing his outstanding contribution to tennis, sports diplomacy, and humanitarian work.

Mbappe Equals Klose, Eyes Messi's World Cup Record

Kylian Mbappe continued his remarkable World Cup journey by scoring twice in France's 3-0 win over Iraq, equalling Miroslav Klose's tally of 16 World Cup goals. The French captain now trails Lionel Messi's all-time record of 18 goals by just two and is rapidly closing in on football history.

CWG 2030 Ahmedabad to Feature 17 Sports Programme

The 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad will feature 17 sports, expanding significantly from the 10-sport programme planned for Glasgow 2026. Commonwealth Sport says the centenary edition will adopt a cost-effective model, with hosting expenses reduced by up to 60% while leveraging Ahmedabad's largely completed sports infrastructure.

Algeria Fight Back to Beat Jordan 2-1, Keep World Cup Dream Alive

Algeria came from behind to secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Jordan at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri overturned Nizar Al Rashdan's opener, keeping Algeria's qualification hopes alive while ending Jordan's debut World Cup campaign. Ibrahim Maza was named Playe

'Insane': Lionel Messi Becomes World Cup's All-Time Leading Scorer