Debodinna Chakraborty

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal inspired Spain's 4-0 World Cup win over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta. The result dispelled doubts after the Cape Verde draw and sets up a sterner test against Uruguay.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Alireza Beiranvand added his name to the growing list of goalkeeper heroes at FIFA World Cup 2026 with a seven-save masterclass against Belgium.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi missed an early penalty but still ended the night with two goals and another World Cup record. The Argentina captain became the tournament's all-time leading scorer as the reigning champions booked their place in the knockout rounds.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi's record-breaking night against Austria should have been remembered purely for history.

Argentina have built a World Cup-winning ecosystem around Lionel Messi, allowing him to thrive at 39. Portugal, despite possessing immense talent, are still searching for the right formula to maximise Cristiano Ronaldo as another crucial test awaits against Uzbekistan.

AFI has granted Tejaswin Shankar exemption from the National Inter-State Championships and will still consider him for the Asian Games. The decision acknowledges the recovery demands of the decathlon and keeps the national record holder in contention.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Houston surrounded by questions about age, relevance and whether Portugal had outgrown him. Ninety minutes later, he left with a brace, another World Cup record and a reminder that doubting him remains football's favourite mistake.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo's record-breaking night for Portugal took an unexpected turn when he appeared to ignore a question about Lionel Messi.

FIFA World Cup 2026: The United States has allowed Iran to enter Seattle two days before its World Cup match against Egypt. The change gives Team Melli more preparation time, though post-match exit rules remain in place.

Cristiano Ronaldo has spent 23 years turning doubt into fuel, and Houston offered another chapter in that story. Written off after DR Congo, the Portugal captain responded with a brace, a record and a reminder that criticism remains his favourite opponent.