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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino praised Iran’s unbeaten World Cup run despite their group-stage exit, sparking mixed reactions online.

Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 at Azteca Stadium to end a 40-year World Cup knockout drought and advance to the Round of 16.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, both over 40, make World Cup history as Portugal face Croatia in a high-stakes knockout clash.

Oliver Kahn says Germany’s World Cup 2026 exit proves talent alone is not enough, stressing the need for team spirit and handling pressure.

Kylian Mbappe breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup knockout record with 10 goals as France beat Sweden 3-0 to reach the Round of 16.

Reports claim multiple Germany players refused to take decisive penalties in their World Cup shootout loss to Paraguay, sparking leadership concerns.

Cheteshwar Pujara says Shreyas Iyer faces a tough England T20I captaincy test, stressing that his batting form will decide success.

IPL cricketer Shashank Singh and his father booked in Bhopal after a cook alleged assault and confinement; cricketer denies all accusations.

Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner power Australia into eighth Women’s T20 World Cup final with a dominant eight-wicket win over West Indies.

Harry Brook says England are ready with tactics for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as suspense continues over the 15-year-old’s debut in the first T20I.

ICC denies favouring India in Women’s T20 World Cup scheduling after England players raised concerns, citing global viewership and UK attendance factors.

England announce XI for first T20I vs India with key omissions, while India face selection dilemmas after Ireland loss and rising calls for young talent inclusion.

Shreyas Iyer dismissed hype around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying India’s team selection for England T20Is will depend on balance and performance.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed in nets ahead of England T20Is, intensifying calls for the 15-year-old’s India debut.

R Ashwin says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi benefited from not debuting vs Ireland, learning by observing teammates in tough conditions.

Hardik Pandya has shifted to Bengaluru, making the BCCI Centre of Excellence his permanent training base amid injury recovery.

Morocco beat Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach World Cup 2026 last 16 and set up clash vs Canada.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Power Rankings place Undav No.1, Messi No.2, Mbappe No.3 and Ronaldo down at 79th ahead of knockouts.

Koeman and Van Dijk expressed support for Cody Gakpo after the Netherlands striker suffered the loss of his unborn child.

Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute as Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to reach the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 in dramatic fashion.