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France captain leads the Golden Boot race and is just one goal away from Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup record.

France overpower Sweden, Haaland sends Norway through, while Mexico end 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory

Atlas Lions stage dramatic late comeback before goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's shootout heroics and Ismael Saibari's winning penalty send Morocco into a last-16 clash with Canada.

Orlando Gill shines as Paraguay knock out four-time champions Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the Round of 16.

Japan came close to a famous victory, but Brazil scored a late winner to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.

Rohit Yadav's record-breaking 87.05m throw made him India's top javelin thrower this season and World No. 2, as several athletes achieved Asian Games qualification in Bhubaneswar.

India's men's team failed to prevent a T20I series defeat against Ireland, while the women's team suffered a six-wicket loss to Australia, ending their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign.

Three high-stakes Round of 32 matches are scheduled on June 29 (IST), with Brazil facing Japan, Germany taking on Paraguay, and the Netherlands meeting Morocco in must-win encounters.

Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner star in a six-wicket victory as India's campaign ends in disappointment, while South Africa qualify for the semi-finals.

Record-breaking crowds, Lionel Messi's brilliance, surprise underdogs, and the rise of new contenders set the stage for an exciting Round of 32.

Sub-headline: India seek a series-saving win against Ireland as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut remains uncertain.

Former England captain says improved catching, not psychology, will decide India's Women's T20 World Cup fate

Argentina captain becomes the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in seven straight matches as La Albiceleste defeat Jordan 3-1.

Colombia finish first in Group K to set up a Round of 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal advance in second place and will face Croatia.

Three New Zealand legends take their final walk off the field, bringing the curtain down on remarkable international T20 careers that inspired a generation.

A commanding 7-1 win over Pakistan boosts India's FIH Pro League title hopes.

India's defeat exposed major flaws in its T20 strategy.

Shafali Verma and Tazmin Brits shine as Group A qualification battle heads into a thrilling final round.

France and Senegal register emphatic wins, while Cape Verde reach the knockout stage for the first time after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia.

Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to seal qualification, while Iran battled Egypt to a 1-1 draw in a tense Group G clash.