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Congo DR coach Sébastien Desabre (Video grab) Just minutes after Congo DR’s heartbreaking FIFA World Cup 2026 exit against England, head coach Sébastien Desabre endured an even more devastating personal tragedy when he was informed of the death of his father during his post-match press conference.What began as a routine post-match media interaction turned into…

Mark Chapman (Photo by @WSHFreedom on X) Washington Freedom produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Los Angeles Knight Riders by six wickets and climb from the bottom of the Major League Cricket 2026 points table to fourth place. Their bowlers and fielders set up the victory by restricting LAKR to just 108 in 17.5…

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Cristiano Ronaldo has called on Portugal fans to create a home-like atmosphere ahead of the team’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Croatia on Friday. Portugal will face a tough challenge against a Croatia side led by veteran midfielder Luka Modric, with a place in the pre-quarterfinals…

United States’ Malik Tillman (17) celebrates after scoring on a free kick. (AP Photo) The United States booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 in dramatic fashion as Malik Tillman produced a sensational free-kick to seal a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina after Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card had…

United States’ Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick. (AP Photo) The United States overcame second-half adversity to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night, securing only the second FIFA World Cup knockout-stage victory in the nation’s history despite playing the final 26 minutes with 10 men after Folarin…

A Mexico soccer fan reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) Mexico secured a landmark 2-0 victory over Ecuador to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, but the celebrations at the Estadio Azteca may be…

Thomas Tuchel’s heated exchange with England star may have changed everything England’s dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo will be remembered for Harry Kane’s late brace, but one animated moment on the touchline may have proved just as significant. Television cameras captured Thomas Tuchel in a furious exchange with right-back Djed Spence shortly before…

ENG vs IND 1st T20I Abandoned Due to Rain (Image: BCCI) India’s opening T20I against England at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street was abandoned without a ball being bowled in the second innings after persistent rain left the outfield unfit for play.After winning the toss, India opted to bat first and recovered from a disastrous…

England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal next to his teammate Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) England survived one of the biggest scares of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Harry…

Abhishek Sharma (Image: ANI) India opener Abhishek Sharma etched his name into the record books during the first T20I against England, becoming the fastest batter to hit 100 sixes in T20 Internationals among Full Member nations. After India opted to bat first at Chester-le-Street, the visitors were rocked by the early dismissals of Sanju Samson…