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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a sensational diving catch and scored 38 runs as India A defeated Afghanistan A by 101 runs to reach the tri-series final.

India A defeated Afghanistan A by 101 runs in Dambulla, with Tilak Varma and Nishant Sindhu starring to secure a place in the tri-series final.

Lionel Messi became the first men’s player to appear in six World Cups and celebrated the milestone with a hat-trick against Algeria.

Luka Modrić dismisses retirement rumours and declares Croatia “not afraid of anyone” ahead of their World Cup 2026 opener against England.

Uruguay dominated but were held 1-1 by Saudi Arabia in Miami, leaving Group H wide open after all four teams finished level on one point.

Marcelo Bielsa snapped at a journalist after Uruguay’s 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia, dismissing questions about his FIFA portrait in a tense exchange.

Iran staged two comebacks to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in a tense World Cup opener overshadowed by protests, politics and pre-match uncertainty.

Iran’s World Cup opener in Los Angeles saw anthem boos, protests, and diaspora divisions, highlighting tensions between politics and sport.

Iran’s Mohammad Mohebi faces backlash after controversial gun gesture celebration during World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand.

FIFA clears VAR official Shaun Evans after probe into alleged ‘supremacist sign’ during Germany’s World Cup match.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says the “whole planet” awaits Lionel Messi’s 200th cap as the team begins its World Cup 2026 campaign.

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei criticised forced travel after a World Cup match, calling his team the “most oppressed” in the tournament.

Spain were held by Cape Verde, Belgium drew with Egypt, and Iran fought back in a dramatic Day 5 at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

France, Argentina, and Norway headline Day 6 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Lionel Messi nearing a historic milestone.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s role in Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign has divided fans, with debates over his impact, form, and leadership.

After a record-breaking IPL season, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s struggles in Sri Lanka raise questions about form, pressure, and adaptation.

England hand Test debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker as they make four changes for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.

Ben Stokes’ curfew breach and nightclub controversy has plunged England into crisis ahead of the second Test against New Zealand.

Video footage reveals what triggered Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s angry reaction after India A’s Super Over loss to Sri Lanka A.

Here’s why confusion and controversy erupted before the Super Over in the India A vs Sri Lanka A tie in Dambulla.