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Cabo Verde reach knockouts in historic World Cup debut, book Round of 32 showdown with Messi’s ArgentinaCabo Verde has etched its name in World Cup history, reaching the knockout stage in its debut tournament as the smallest nation to do so. T...27 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST- Finders Keepers: This World Cup has a new set of heroes who usually remain footnotes unless there are penalty kicksThe article celebrates the often-overlooked role of goalkeepers at the World Cup, drawing parallels with Mal Peet’s novel Keeper, where a y...22 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- Who is Herve Renard? The Tunisia coach known for turning underdogs into World Cup giant-killersHarve Renard: Tunisia's football aspirations are buzzing with the mention of coach Herve Renard, renowned for transforming teams into formi...21 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
- Instagram followers from 50,000 to 5 million in few hours: How to do it, Vozinha styleCape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became a global star after an incredible World Cup performance against Spain. He made numerous saves, frustra...16 Jun, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
- Japan's anime spirit: The playbook behind a World Cup masterclassAs Japan takes the stage in the World Cup, their journey reflects a deep-rooted passion for football that captivates fans worldwide. Their ...16 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026: How to watch matches, highlights and behind-the-scenes content on YouTube from anywhereThe FIFA World Cup 2026 is accessible globally on YouTube, offering live match highlights, analysis, and creator content. Official broadcas...14 Jun, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
- World cup games today: Who are playing on Day 1? Kick off time, team-wise match scheduleWorld cup today matches: FIFA World Cup 2026 is kicking off on Thursday.11 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Betting Guide: Odds, favorites, key players, underdogs and is it legal?FIFA World Cup Betting Legal? The FIFA World Cup 2026 expands to 48 teams, offering unprecedented betting opportunities across the US, Cana...10 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
- Alex Golesh's roller-coaster journey: From Russian immigrant to USF's College Football Playoff dreamsAlex Golesh, born in Moscow and raised in Brooklyn, has ignited the college football world with the South Florida Bulls' stunning upset vic...11 Sep, 2025, 09.20 AM IST
- From underdog to the top: How Khalid Jamil became the first Indian in 13 years to coach the national football teamKhalid Jamil has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's national team, marking the first time in over a decade that an Indian...02 Aug, 2025, 11.53 AM IST
- Why was 'Welcome to Wrexham' Season 3 delayed? Know new release date and other details'Welcome to Wrexham' narrates the struggle of Reynolds and McElhenney and depicts how they navigate their ownership of the world’s third-ol...29 Mar, 2024, 09.05 AM IST
- Real Madrid vs Braga live streaming: Check release date, time, where to watch and moreReal Madrid vs Braga is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 8, at 3:00 p.m. ET.08 Nov, 2023, 04.47 AM IST
- Welcome to Wrexham Season 2 release date, time: Where to watchThe trailer of "Welcome to Wrexham" Season 2 was released on August 10. Now the docuseries is ready and it will soon premiere. It will also...12 Sep, 2023, 07.08 PM IST
- World Cup dreams shattered, Croatia and Morocco dust themselves off for bronzeBeating two world class teams in Argentina and France to reach the final proved to be a step too far for Croatia and Morocco, who handsomel...17 Dec, 2022, 12.07 AM IST
- Competition getting tougher, 'big teams' have to do more to win: Luis GarciaGarcia particularly enjoys a good underdog story, and there’s been plenty of that in the 2018 World Cup so far.29 Jun, 2018, 05.48 PM IST
- Aizawl FC's success is down to a robust football setup in MizoramA village tournament during the state elections in Manipur had a veterans' team - half of them having played for top Indian clubs and some ...30 Apr, 2017, 12.11 PM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2014: The old masters getting few lessons from former subjectsCall them underdogs or usurpers, nations that struggled with their game in years gone by are surging in Brazil’s football World Cup 2014.30 Jun, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
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