FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi’s Argentina with 14 times the market value ends debutant Cabo Verde's dream run in ‘Round of 32’ extra-time thrillerCabo Verde's fairytale World Cup debut ended in a nail-biting 3-2 extra-time loss to defending champions Argentina. Despite a massive finan...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
FIFA 2026: Messi's Argentina outlast Cape Verde in 120-minute epic to reach World Cup last 16Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal, but Argentina faced a stern test from Cape Verde, needing extra-time to secure a 3-2 victory a...
04 Jul, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo to retire after FIFA World Cup 2026? Portugal legend's sister Katia Aveiro drops a 'goodbye' bombshellCristiano Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, has fueled speculation that the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 could be the football icon's final to...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Zagreb Grand Chess Tour: R Praggnanandhaa tied for second after opening day in CroatiaR Praggnanandhaa has started strong at the Zagreb Grand Chess Tour, securing joint second place after the opening day. He defeated top seed...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World CupFootball legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, both over 40, are set to make World Cup history as Portugal faces Croatia. While their ...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: 'Berlin Wall' falls as Germany's Manuel Neuer confirms retirement from international footballGermany's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey ended in a shocking Round of 32 exit against Paraguay, a result that also marked the international re...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa lead Indian challenge at Zagreb Rapid and BlitzIndian chess prodigies D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa are set to compete in the Zagreb Rapid and Blitz Tournament, a prestigious Grand Chess...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and QatarGulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar invested extensively in soccer and infrastructure, yet both faced disappointing exits from the Wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia, Qatar exits show money can't buy successDespite ambitious spending and notable player acquisitions, Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar experienced disappointing World Cup ...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
FIFA: Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and QatarGulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, despite significant investment in soccer and infrastructure, faced early exits from the World Cup...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 bracket predictor: Full list of 16 matches including USA, Argentina, Brazil, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Canada, MexicoFIFA World Cup 2026 bracket: France, Spain, England, Argentina, all of the pre-tournament favorites, made it through, and a few surprise si...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Divya Deshmukh to debut, Magnus Carlsen set for return in Global Chess League Season 4Magnus Carlsen returns to the Global Chess League for its fourth edition, while Divya Deshmukh makes her debut. The player draft is set for...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Zico warns Brazil that Japan are ready for "whatever comes their way"This will be only the second time that Brazil is facing Japan in a FIFA WC, with the first meeting coming in the 2006 edition of the tourna...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
FIFA World Cup knockout round takes shape as US is set to play Bosnia-HerzegovinaThe FIFA World Cup knockout stage is shaping up, with co-hosts USA facing Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada meeting South Africa. Other key cla...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi plays down 2030 World Cup talkLionel Messi, celebrating his 39th birthday, has indicated he'll continue playing as long as he's physically capable and contributing to hi...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Lionel Messi turns 39: A look at age-wise distribution of goals scored by Argentina iconLionel Messi, celebrating his 39th birthday, continues to shine in FIFA World Cup 2026 and for Inter Miami. He's now the FIFA World Cup's a...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League: When and where to watch javelin star’s season opener todayOlympic champion Neeraj Chopra makes his highly anticipated return to competition at the Doha Diamond League on Friday, June 19, 2026, afte...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST