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 most…
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 defeat,…
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 in…
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 team…
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 lengthy…
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 of…
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 the…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi (ANI Photo) The expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 is gathering pace across the three host nations – the United States, Mexico and Canada – with the tournament already offering plenty of drama in its early days. Twelve matches have been completed so far, with half of the record 12 groups…
Manuel Neuer (Photo Credit: X) Manuel Neuer He added another chapter to his extraordinary career as the legendary goalkeeper became Germany’s oldest ever player at a major tournament while helping the four-time champions beat Curaçao 7-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener.The 40-year-old’s return to the international stage was memorable as Germany opened their…
Controversial hand gesture during Germany vs Curacao (screen grab). New Delhi: Controversy has erupted after referee Sean Evans was accused of making a hand gesture associated with white supremacist groups during Germany’s match against Krakow in Houston at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The moment came when the television broadcast switched to the video assistant…