[ad_1] New Zealand’s Sarpreet Singh (10) fights for the ball (AP Photo/Andre Penner) New Delhi: New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh created history by becoming the first player of Indian origin. FIFA World Cup Match Coach Darren Bazley trusted him until he was substituted in the 90th minute. New Zealand next face Egypt on June 21…
[ad_1] Tunisia head coach Sabri Lamouchi (AP Photo) Tunisia has become the first team to make a management change. FIFA World Cup After sacking head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the team’s 5-1 loss to Sweden in their opening match.Tunisia’s football federation confirmed on Tuesday that veteran French coach Hervé Renard will take over as the…
[ad_1] Iranian coach Amir Gholnavi (Photo: X) Iran opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand at the Sophie Stadium in Los Angeles, but the team’s focus quickly shifted away from football after the final whistle.Iranian coach Amir Ghalinoi expressed disappointment after the match, revealing that the squad had…
[ad_1] Muhammed Mohibi gun celebration (Photo: X) Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebi found himself at the center of an online debate after celebrating during Iran’s 2-2 draw against New Zealand in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles at the Sofa Stadium in Los Angeles.Mohibi was one of Iran’s standout performers…
[ad_1] Iran’s Shehryar Moghanlow (20) fights for the ball with New Zealand’s Finn Surman (16). (AP Photo) New Delhi: The race for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is starting to take shape after the first round of 32-team matches in the first eight groups, with the first historic breakthrough in 68…
[ad_1] Boos ring around Sofi Stadium during Iran’s World Cup opener (Image: X) Iran and New Zealand drew a thrilling 2-2 draw in their first FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match at Los Angeles’ Sofa Stadium on Monday. While the action on the pitch provided plenty of drama, the atmosphere in the stands reflected…
[ad_1] Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) For most footballers, winning the Player of the Match award at the FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of a lifetime’s work. It was a bittersweet moment for Cape Verde goalkeeper Wozenha.The 40-year-old veteran was seen in tears on the pitch, moments after the Cape Verdean,…
[ad_1] Mohammad Mohabi (8) of Iran celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal. (AP Photo) Iran showed resilience on and off the pitch as Team Melli twice fought back to earn a politically charged 2-2 draw against New Zealand. FIFA World Cup Monday night opener.Mohamed Mohibi’s 64th-minute equalizer sparked a spirited comeback for the Asian…
[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…