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Cabo Verde's Vozinha celebrates after the match as they qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde's Vozinha cherishes clash with Messi-led Argentina, says team aims to be "example for little ones"

Jun 27, 2026

Three resilient draws and three points proved to be enough for Cape Verde, who finished second in their group next to Spain (seven points) as they became the smallest nation to qualify for FIFA World Cup knockouts. Vozinha, who rose to fame on the pitch and off the pitch on social media with his saves against Spain in their campaign opener, a goalless draw, was extremely ecstatic at their side's progress.

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (L) with Sunil Gavaskar (M) and BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. (Photo: Asam CMO)

CM Sarma meets cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar in Guwahati, talks on strengthening cricketing ecosystem in Assam

Jun 27, 2026

The great opening batter, who is known for his remarkable mastery against the world's fiercest fast bowlers, proposed to organise an International Marathon in Guwahati on the lines of the Tokyo Marathon '25.
Shafali Verma. (Photo: ANI)

ICC Women's T20WC: "It is not like we haven't beaten them...": Shafali backs India to overcome Australia challenge

Jun 27, 2026
Iran's Alireza Jahanbakhsh waves to fans after the match against Egypt (Photo: Reuters)

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Jun 27, 2026

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Football Fan Park in Shillong, Meghalaya. (Photo: ANI)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Meghalaya launches Fan Park in Shillong as football fever grips the state

Jun 27, 2026

Set up at the SRGT Parking Lot, the Fan Park is aimed at bringing together football enthusiasts from...
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi. (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: DR Congo president Tshisekedi encourages national team ahead of Uzbekistan clash

Jun 27, 2026

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Luis Suarez (File Photo/Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Luis Suarez urges fans to stop Messi-Yamal comparisons, backs Spain star to reach icon's level

Jun 27, 2026

The former Barcelona striker, who now plays alongside Messi at Inter Miami, said Yamal's immense talent should be...
Ireland skipper Lorcan Tucker (L) shaking hands with seamer Jai Moondra (Photo: X/ @cricketireland)

"I am sad that India lost but my son performed well": Ireland seamer Jai Moondra's mother

Jun 27, 2026
Ousmane Dembele. (Photo: @FIFAWorldCup X)

FIFA World Cup 2026: France's Dembele still prefers first two WC outings despite hat-trick against Norway

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Ben Stokes. (Photo: Reuters)

England skipper Stokes joins Kallis in elite all-round list after 4-fer against NZ

Jun 27, 2026
Ayush Mhatre with Virat Kohli. (Photo: @ayush_m255 Instagram)

"Unforgettable conversation with a legend": U19 WC winner Mhatre meets Virat Kohli in Bengaluru

Jun 27, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. (Photo: ANI)

"Sooryavanshi will be force for world cricket": Kumar Sangakkara on teenage batting sensation

Jun 27, 2026
Captain Shreyas Iyer is off to a rough start. (Photo: ANI)

Post-trophy syndrome: India's defeat to Ireland marks hat-trick of T20I champions going down in next match

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King Felipe VI of Spain clicked picture with La Roja after they defeated Uruguay in FIFA World Cup 2026 clash (Photo: X/@CasaReal)

FIFA World Cup: Spain overcome group stage block; take first step towards resurgence

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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - Norway v France - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 26, 2026 France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring their third goal with Kylian Mbappe REUTERS/Jeenah Moon. (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Dembele-Mbappe make history as France complete first group-stage clean sweep since 1998

Jun 27, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Portugal Training - Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 26, 2026 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during training REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli. (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo trains in special golden-coloured boots ahead of Colombia clash

Jun 27, 2026
Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrating a goal against New Zealand in FIFA World Cup 2026. (Photo: X/ @FIFAWorldCup)

FIFA World Cup 2026: "We will assess him," says Egypt coach Hossam on Salah's fitness after Iran draw

Jun 27, 2026
Six-time Olympian Shiva Keshavan. (Photo: IOC Media)

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Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrating after scoring against New Zealand (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium coach Garcia hails team's "oldies" after round of 32 qualification

Jun 27, 2026