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Will Ronaldo's magic spark again in Uzbekistan clash?

PALM BEACH, United States, June 22 (Agencies): Portugal may have dominated possession in their World Cup opener, but the lack of attacking sharpness left Roberto Martinez's side frustrated after a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo. With just one shot on target from 783 passes, questions are growing...

2026 World Cup logs eight own goals in 10 days, sets to shatter record

HOUSTON, June 22 (Agencies): The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced the second-highest number of own goals in the tournament's history, with eight recorded just 10 days into the competition.The tally leaves the expanded tournament on course to challenge the all-time record of 12 own goals set at the...

England, Ghana battle for last-32 spot tonight

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 22 (Agencies): England and Ghana both have the chance to book their place in the World Cup knockout stage when they clash in Boston Wednesday (2:00 am as per BST) after opening-match victories in Group L.England began their campaign with an entertaining 4-2 win over Croatia,...

Mushfiqur Rahim becomes ICC Men's Player of the Month

Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim has beaten off stiff competition from teammate Taijul Islam and Nepal all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee to be crowned the ICC Men's Player of the Month for May 2026.Mushfiqur played a pivotal role as Bangladesh secured a thumping 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan in the ongoing...

Defiant Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in Miami thriller

MIAMI, June 21 (Reuters): Cape Verde put in another magnificent performance to hold Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in a dramatic Group game on Sunday, backing up their draw with Spain in their first World Cup finals match by defying a second footballing powerhouse.The Blue Sharks stunned the world by...

Sri Lanka begin last-ditch push for qualification against Ireland

For all practical purposes, this is a contest between two teams playing for pride. Ireland have already been eliminated following defeats to Scotland, England and New Zealand, while Sri Lanka are clinging to slim qualification hopes after their five-wicket loss to West Indies. With only two games left, Chamari Athapaththu's...

Magura district football team win 4-2 on penalties against Jamalpur district football team

Magura district football team win 4-2 on penalties against Jamalpur district football team after a 0-0 draw at the Under-17 National Championship 2025 final on Monday. State Minister for Road Transport and Bridges and Railways Habibur Rashid Habib, Tournament Committee Chairman Sayeed Hasan Kanon and NCC Bank Deputy Managing Director...

ROYAL ORANJE FINISH THIRD IN NATIONS CUP, THAILAND; ARMAN NAMED TOP SCORER

Royal Oranje secured a third-place finish for Bangladesh in the World Cup-inspired seven-a-side Nations Cup tournament held in Pattaya, Thailand. Adding to the team's success, Bangladesh footballer Arman Hossain emerged as the tournament's top scorer.

Beiranvand heroics help Iran hold 10-man Belgium to goalless draw

INGLEWOOD, California, June 21 (Reuters): Ten-man Belgium were left frustrated after being held to a 0-0 draw by a determined Iran in their World Cup Group G clash in Los Angeles on Sunday, failing to find a way past the stubborn Iranian defence.Belgium's hopes were dealt a blow in the...

England docked 12 WTC points for slow over-rate in Oval test

England's dreams of a maiden appearance in the World Test Championship (WTC) final suffered a blow after they were docked 12 points for their slow over-rate in the comprehensive defeat by New Zealand at The Oval on Sunday, reports Reuters.New Zealand levelled the three-test series with a 253-run victory against...

Serena Williams handed Wimbledon singles wildcard

LONDON, June 21 (Reuters): American great Serena Williams will make a stunning return to singles at this year's Wimbledon after being handed the final wildcard by the All England Club on Sunday.The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion was already assured of a return to the championships for the first time in...

How Egypt endured decades of World Cup disappointment

DUBAI, June 22 (Agencies): Egypt finally brought an end to one of the most painful records in World Cup history when they defeated New Zealand 3-1 in their second match of the 2026 tournament, securing the nation's first-ever victory at football's biggest tournament after 92 years of waiting.For a nation...