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FIFA World Cup 2026 final: The stage is set for Argentina’s offense vs Spain’s defense

July 19, 2026 admin

The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain’s defensive juggernaut on Sunday (July 19, 2026) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain beat France…

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Duke Of Tuscany obliges in Governor’s Cup

July 19, 2026 admin

P. Shroff-trained Duke Of Tuscany (G. Vivek up) won the Governor’s Cup (2,400m), the chief event of the races here on Sunday (July 19). The winner is owned by Five Stars Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd. rep. by Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy, Mr. Z.K. Dhunjibhoy, Ms. Anosha Meyers, Mr. Rama Seshu Eyunni & Miss. Anita J. Captain. Jockey Antony won three races on the day. The results: KARNATAKA POLICE TROPHY…

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If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain

July 19, 2026 admin

In the 22 previous World Cup men’s finals (which would include the 1950 match between Uruguay and Brazil that technically wasn’t a final, but decided who won the World Cup), the winning team has averaged 2.6 goals in the title matchup. The losing team has averaged 1.1 goals. The two most recent World Cup finals…

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Biggest World Cup produces most number of goals

July 19, 2026 admin

Switzerland’s goalkeeper Kobel fails to keep out Argentina’s Alvarez shot from outside the box. | Photo Credit: AFP The World Cup has not only grown larger but has also been more prolific. Ahead of the final, the tournament has produced 307 goals in 103 matches, an average of 2.98 per game, comfortably higher than Qatar 2022, where…

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England opts to bat against India; Bumrah misses 3rd ODI with left knee injury

July 19, 2026 admin

Jasprit Bumrah had an impact injury on his left knee while fielding in the second ODI in Cardiff. | Photo Credit: AFP England skipper Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bat against India in the series-deciding third ODI here on Sunday (July 19, 2026). The series scoreline is currently tied at 1-1. However,…

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Kylian Mbappe passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

July 19, 2026 admin

France’s Kylian Mbappe shakes hands with France coach Didier Deschamps at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against England, at Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S., on July 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Kylian Mbappe moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record on Saturday (July 18, 2026),…

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England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match

July 18, 2026 admin

England’s Ollie Watkins and Harry Kane look at their bronze medals during the ceremony after the match. | Photo Credit: Reuters England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday (July 18, 2026) as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Also read: FIFA World Cup third-place…

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Argentina coach Scaloni hails Messi before World Cup final

July 18, 2026 admin

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni during trainingon July 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni urged fans to make the most of seeing Lionel Messi lead his team out in another World Cup final at the age of 39 as the holders aim to retain the trophy when they take on Spain this…

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Sobers ‘stood out’ among the greats: West Indies legend Holding

July 18, 2026 admin

West Indies cricket legend Garfield Sobers, also known as Garry Sobers, died in Barbados on Friday, July 17, 2026. Garry is seen with former Indian cricket player Ajit Wadekar during a press conference in Mumbai, in this file image dated Wednesday, March 3, 2010. | Photo Credit: PTI The late Garry Sobers “stood out” even…

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Root is an ideal role model for the England team: Brook

July 18, 2026 admin

England’s captain Harry Brook. File | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini England captain Harry Brook said that he expected the Lord’s pitch to be similar to the ones encountered in Birmingham and Cardiff. “I reckon the new ball will be quite important,” Brook said ahead of Sunday’s (July 19, 2026) third and final ODI versus India…

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