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Iran team’s handwritten note (left) and Belgium’s Alexis Saelemaekers, left, challenges Iran’s Ehsan Hajisafi during the World Cup Group G football match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo) Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran and Belgium played out a 0-0 draw in their…

Uruguay’s four stars commemorate two Olympic football titles and two World Cup triumphs, all officially recognised as world championships/ Image: AP Uruguay arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying one of the most distinctive badges in international football. While most supporters understand that stars above a national team’s crest usually represent World Cup triumphs,…

Chamari Athapaththu of Sri Lanka walks with team during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group B match between Sri Lanka Vs West Indies at Bristol County Ground on June 21, 2026 in Bristol, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has said she feels like “a failure as a captain” after her side’s…

Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Cape Verde have written a remarkable new chapter in World Cup history after becoming the first team on record (since 1966) to score their maiden FIFA World Cup goal from a direct free-kick, as their fairytale 2026 campaign continued with…

Morocco football team. (AP Photo) Morocco have etched their name into football folklore after extending their unbeaten run to a staggering 39 matches, setting a new all-time benchmark in international football and overtaking legendary streaks held by Italy and Argentina.The Atlas Lions now stand alone at the top of the global game, surpassing Italy’s celebrated…

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates his goal with teammate Mostafa Ziko (11). (AP Photo) Egypt created a historic milestone on Sunday night as they registered their first-ever World Cup victory, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in a Group G clash at BC Place, Vancouver.Star forward Mohamed Salah once again delivered on the biggest stage, scoring the…

Andre Russell cuts a delivery during match 6 of the Major League Cricket season 4 between Seattle Orcas and LA Knight Riders. (Photo/Sportzpics) Los Angeles Knight Riders continued their strong start to the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 season with an 81-run win over Seattle Orcas on Sunday. The Jason Holder-led side has now won…

South Africa beat India by six wickets at Old Trafford. (Pic credit: ICC) Marizanne Kapp produced one of the finest innings in Women’s T20 World Cup history as South Africa stunned India by six wickets at Old Trafford on Sunday, pulling off a record-breaking chase that kept their semifinal hopes alive.The Proteas successfully hunted down…

Spain’s Lamine Yamal warms up during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) The Spain winger scored his first-ever World Cup goal and inspired a dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, but concerns emerged when he was withdrawn at half-time before…

Belgian and Iranian flags are seen on the pitch before the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea) Belgium dominated possession and territory throughout a tense evening in Los Angeles, but a disallowed Mehdi Taremi goal, a goalkeeping masterclass…