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A 25-foot cut-out of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi at Chellanam | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Have you seen the viral photograph of the 25-foot cutout of Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi put up by fans at Chellanam, in Kochi? Placing a cutout of Messi is now something of a FIFA World Cup tradition at Chellanam….
Spain’s Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Gavi during training ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener | Photo Credit: Imagn Images via REUTERS Spain stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams took part in training on Thursday (June 11, 2026), allaying fears over their fitness ahead of La Roja’s World Cup opener against Cape Verde. Both…
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Fans of Argentina’s soccer team gather during an event ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, at Kurumassery village in Kerala, India, June 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: Sivaram V Bringing an end to months of anticipation, the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off on Thursday (June 11, 2026) with Mexico’s triumphing victory of 2-1…
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Shakira performs during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, on Thursday, June 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the…
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South Korea reacts after defeating Czechia during the World Cup Group A soccer match in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, on June 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said his team had followed his pre-match instructions to the letter after they staged a 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic in their…
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Gabriel Batistuta, Argentina, has an unique record in World Cup history as he is the only player to have scored a hattrick in two consecutive World Cups – 1994 & 1998 both on June 21 of that year. Published – June 12, 2026 05:11 pm IST Source link
South Korea’s Oh Hyeon-gyu (right) scores the winning goal during the Group A FIFA World Cup game against Czechia in Guadalajara on June 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP South Korea came back from a goal down to snatch a thrilling 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup Group A opener on…
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Mexico’s Raul Jimenez celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match against South Africa in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Mexico had never won their opening game of World Cup in seven attempts, registering five defeats and two draws during their previous appearances…
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Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre reacts during the World Cup Group A soccer match against South Africa in Mexico City, on June 11, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Mexico coach Javier Aguirre revealed his team had overcome a bout of stage fright before clinching their first victory in a World Cup opener with a 2-0…
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Japan’s captain Wataru Endo is out of this FIFA World Cup and also announced his retirement from international football. | Photo Credit: AP The Japan Football Association said Thursday (June 11, 2026) that captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the country’s World Cup squad due to a foot injury. Later the Liverpool midfielder announced his…
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