[ad_1] Brazil’s Neymar (AP Photo) Brazil hopes Neymar will be available anytime soon. FIFA World Cup A further blow came on Monday when the veteran forward underwent fresh tests on his injured right calf, casting further doubt over his long-awaited tournament debut.Since Brazil’s preparations began in Morristown, New Jersey, it was hoped the Santos star…
[ad_1] Uruguay’s Maxi Araujo celebrates scoring his team’s goal against Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo) Uruguay avoided an upset. FIFA World Cup Maxi Araujo struck 10 minutes from time to earn a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in a dramatic Group H encounter on Monday.Despite dominating possession and creating plenty of chances at the back for…
[ad_1] Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku (9) celebrates a goal with teammates during the World Cup Group G match against Egypt. (AP Photo) Belgium narrowly salvaged their embarrassing start FIFA World Cup Romelu Lukaku’s immediate impact campaign led to a 1-1 draw against Egypt in a tense Group G encounter on Monday.Starring the Red Devils in shock…
[ad_1] Vozinha (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: They say age is just a number, and Cape Verde goalkeeper Voznha proved exactly right on the biggest stage of them all on Monday.The veteran shot-stopper created history by becoming the second-oldest men’s player. FIFA World Cup History when he played for Cape Verde against 2010 champions Spain…
[ad_1] For Cape Verde, Monday’s match is much bigger than the three points. This marks the country’s first participation in the FIFA World Cup. The ten-island African peninsula qualified for the tournament after beating Cameroon in qualifying, making for one of the most remarkable stories of the qualification campaign. Led by coach Pedro Leitão Brito,…
[ad_1] FIFA’s anti-discrimination watchdog partner Fair has called for the removal of a video review official at the FIFA World Cup after he appeared to make a hand gesture that resembles a symbol associated with white supremacist groups.The issue arose during Germany’s opening match against Courao on Sunday when the official broadcast briefly showed a…
[ad_1] Navneet Kaur (file photo) The Indian women’s hockey team came from two goals down to beat the USA 3-2 in their first Pool A match of the FIH Nations Cup in Auckland on Monday.Deepika scored two goals for India, while Navneet Kaur scored the third goal. Ashley Sessa and Madeline Zimmer scored for the…
[ad_1] New Delhi: Cricket fans are used to seeing the popular ‘Snicko’ technology that helps umpires determine if a batsman has edged the ball. But on Monday, similar technology appeared during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Stadio Monterrey.While Sweden’s dominant 5-1 victory grabbed the headlines, it was a…
[ad_1] Laminar Yamel of Spain. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Lamine Yamal, who has been ruled out of professional outings with a hamstring injury, is expected to feature in Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Cape Verde, but the teenage sensation will start the match on the bench.Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed ahead…
[ad_1] Kai Havertz of Germany scores a goal during the FIFA World Cup Group E match against Krakow in Houston. (AP Photo) Germany announced their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion and, in the process, rewrote history. Julian Nagelsmann’s side beat tournament debutant Curao 7-1 in Houston on Sunday to overtake Brazil as…