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FIFA World Cup 2026 opener: Mexico has history, faces pressure hosting South Africa

June 11, 2026 admin

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexico Press Conference in Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico on June 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Javier Aguirre knows exactly what awaits his Mexico side when it hosts the World Cup opener against South Africa on Thursday (June 11, 2026) in Mexico City to…

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First in six decades, India-born Nikhil Chaudhary added to Australia’s T20 squad

June 11, 2026 admin

Indian-born Nikhil Chaudhary to feature in Australia’s T20 squad. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Spin bowling all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary, who holds permanent residency in Australia, on Thursday (June 11, 2026) became the first Indian-born male player in over six decades to feature in Australia’s cricket squad when he was named in the T20 side…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Gordon stars in England’s warm-up win over Costa Rica after storm delay

June 11, 2026 admin

England’s Anthony Gordon celebrates scoring against Costa Rica in a friendly match on June 10, 2026 | Photo Credit: Imagn Images via Reuters England were undeterred by a thunderstorm that delayed their final World Cup warm-up friendly as they beat Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando on Wednesday (June 10, 2026). Anthony Gordon was the star…

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FIFA World Cup: Full list of winners

June 11, 2026 admin

On June 11, 2026, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin in North America, bringing together teams from across the globe. The tournament, to be jointly hosted by three countries and staged across 16 cities, will feature an expanded field of 48 teams, making it the largest edition in the competition’s history. More than 1,000…

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World Cup 2026: Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s warmup win over Nigeria

June 11, 2026 admin

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo during a friendly against Nigeria, on June 10, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Portugal is heading to the FIFA World Cup on the back of a 2-1 warmup win over Nigeria and some regrets for star striker Cristiano Ronaldo. The 41-year-old Ronaldo failed to add to his men’s-record international haul of 143…

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India retains top spot in men’s ODI team rankings after annual update

June 11, 2026 admin

India have retained their position at the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings following the annual update, but their lead over New Zealand has reduced from eight to five points. File | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy India have retained their position at the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings following the…

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Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here’s where prices, availability stand

June 11, 2026 admin

A view of the Toronto stadium. | Photo Credit: Reuters The World Cup starts on Thursday (June 11, 2026), and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada. FIFA is using dynamic pricing and has repeatedly raised the prices since tickets first went…

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FIFA World Cup: Infantino defends ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about referee denied U.S. entry

June 11, 2026 admin

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday (June 10, 2026), saying “if we do something wrong, then probably everyone selling tickets in North America is doing something wrong”. Infantino spoke with reporters during a rare question-and-answer session on the eve of the opening match of an expanded 48-nation, 104-game World Cup…

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T20 MUMBAI | Ayaz helps Royals past Andheri and into semifinals

June 10, 2026 admin

Ayaz Khan of MSC Maratha Royals celebrates his fifty against ARCS Andheri at Wankhade Stadium on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Ayaz Khan rose to the occasion when it mattered, his composed yet authoritative knock ensuring MSC Maratha Royals kept its title defence alive by sealing a place in the T20 Mumbai semifinals at…

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Women’s T20 World Cup | Can India go to uncharted territory?

June 10, 2026 admin

India will be eager to end the long wait for the title. | Photo Credit: BCCI Some images linger. Like Kapil Dev holding the World Cup aloft at the Lord’s balcony in 1983. Like Harmanpreet Kaur teasing her teammates before letting them touch the trophy after the Women’s World Cup final at Mumbai’s D.Y. Patil…

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