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Iran is scheduled to play in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 before finishing group play against Egypt in Seattle on June 26. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s sports and youth minister said it’s “not possible” for the country to take part in the World Cup after…
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A view of the FIFA World Cup trophy. File | Photo Credit: Reuters FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. Speaking on Monday (March 9, 2026) at the International Broadcast Center for the 48-nation…
Every four years, the world pauses to witness a single sporting event. Football: the world at its feet explores how the game grew into a sprawling global phenomenon. Opening with a look at the modern complexities and massive scale of the sport, this exclusive compilation from The Hindu then transports you back through time, charting…
U.S.’ player Christian Pulisic trained on his own during practice on Monday (June 15, 2026) while he rehabilitates a calf injury that limited him to one half of action in the Americans’ opening World Cup victory. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. forward Christian Pulisic trained on his own during practice on Monday (June 15,…
Norway football team seen during a practice session ahead of their FIFA World Cup match. | Photo Credit: AP First it was their fans performing a synchronized “Viking row” in the stands at matches. Then it was their players donning authentic Viking attire, complete with weapons, shields and long boats, to the backdrop of a…
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Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha recorded seven saves on Monday (June 15, 2026), holding Spain’s star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match. | Photo Credit: Reuters It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on Earth to make his World Cup debut. The long, long wait…
Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly. File | Photo Credit: PTI Former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Monday (June 15, 2026) complained to the police, alleging that a Facebook page with millions of followers had been circulating defamatory and misleading content aimed at damaging his reputation. He claimed that the posts were circulated…
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Iran fans display their national flag inside the stadium before the match against New Zealand, on June 15, 2026 | Photo Credit: Imagn Images via REUTERS Iran and New Zealand clash in Los Angeles in the FIFA World Cup Group G match on June 15, 2026. Iran, ranked 20th, are in good form losing only…
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Saudi Arabia’s Saud Abdulhamid shoots at goal. | Photo Credit: Reuters Saudi Arabia and Uruguay played out a 1-1 draw in their Group H World Cup opener on Monday (June 15, 2026) after Abdulelah Al Amri’s opener for the Gulf nation was cancelled out by Maxi Araujo in a game where both sides profited from…
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Players of Uruguay warm up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay at Miami Stadium on June 15, 2026 in Miami, Florida. | Photo Credit: AFP Saudi Arabia has not advanced to the knockout stage of a World Cup since reaching the last 16 on debut in 1994….
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