Argentina produced a clinical extra-time display to defeat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final at Kansas City Stadium, booking a blockbuster semi-final meeting with England.
The football community is mourning the death of South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who died at the age of 25 just weeks after representing South Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Jude Bellingham produced a match-winning performance with two goals as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals.
Erling Haaland has emerged as one of the most talked-about football stars at the ongoing World Cup, with his pace, power and goal-scoring ability helping Norway make a strong impact in the tournament.
Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner in a 2-1 victory over Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday (early Saturday in India).
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan sparked a debate among football fans after revealing that he turned to ChatGPT to verify a viral claim about Morocco's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad.
Melbourne/IBNS: The opening match of the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL) will be played in India, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
When football fans think of Kylian Mbappé, they picture blistering pace, breathtaking goals and a FIFA World Cup winner who has already become one of the biggest stars of his generation. But behind the dazzling career lies a fascinating family story that many supporters know little about. From his multicultural upbringing to the sporting influence of his parents and the truth about his religious beliefs, Mbappé’s journey is far richer than many imagine.
France secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0 at Boston Stadium, with captain Kylian Mbappé producing another decisive performance despite missing a first-half penalty.
New York/IBNS: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has joined the growing chorus of criticism over the officiating in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash between Egypt and Argentina, saying "Egypt was robbed" in a remark that quickly went viral on social media.
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched an investigation into the financial operations of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in the United States over allegations of possible money laundering, according to a report by Argentine newspaper La Nacion.
Atlanta/IBNS: Argentina's dramatic comeback from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 has been overshadowed by refereeing controversy, with Egypt coach Hossam Hassan accusing match officials of "cheating" his side out of a place in the quarter-finals. The Egypt coach made the anti-racism signal, but instead of pausing the game and suspending it for 15 minutes, the referee booked him and allowed the match to continue.pic...
Atlanta/IBNS: Argentina produced a stunning comeback to overturn a two-goal deficit and beat a spirited Egypt 3-2 amid controversial refereeing decisions, booking their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
A massive war of words has erupted between French football superstar Kylian Mbappé and Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla, extending the ugly fallout from France's Round of 16 victory over Paraguay at the FIFA World Cup.
Seattle/IBNS: Belgium players appeared to mock US President Donald Trump with his signature dance after eliminating the United States from the FIFA World Cup, as the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's eligibility intensified.
Arlington/IBNS: Cristiano Ronaldo's dream of lifting the FIFA World Cup appears to have ended as Portugal crashed out of the tournament following a 1-0 defeat to Spain national football team at Dallas Stadium on Monday.
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump hailed England captain Harry Kane after the Three Lions knocked Mexico out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a hard-fought victory in the Round of 16.
Mexico City/IBNS: England captain Harry Kane hailed his team's resilience after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mexico secured a place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Mexico City Stadium on Sunday.
Mexico City/IBNS: Jude Bellingham's quickfire brace and a successful penalty from captain Harry Kane powered England into the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium on Sunday.
Brazilian football star Neymar announced his retirement from international football after Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended with a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 on Sunday, leaving millions of fans around the world emotional.
Cape Verde, one of the smallest nations to compete at the FIFA World Cup, was largely unknown on the global football stage before the tournament. But after an inspiring campaign that ended in the Round of 32, the Blue Sharks have returned home as national heroes and global sensations.
Argentina ended Cape Verde's dream FIFA World Cup campaign in the Round of 32 last week, but the defeat did little to overshadow the remarkable rise of goalkeeper Vozinha, who has emerged as one of the tournament's biggest breakout stars.
Miami/IBNS: Argentina survived a major scare from Cape Verde to secure a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory and book their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Toronto/IBNS: Portugal fought back from a goal down to beat Croatia 2-1 and book their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a dramatic victory at Toronto Stadium on Thursday.
Los Angeles/IBNS: In a landmark moment for cricket, the Knight Riders Group has etched its name into cricket history by becoming the first global cricket brand to establish an international cricket stadium, with the Knight Riders Cricket Ground, LA, officially hosting its first Major League Cricket fixture.
Atlanta/IBNS: Harry Kane starred with a match-winning brace as England came from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, securing a place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
French football icon Kylian Mbappé surpassed Miroslav Klose to become the highest-scoring European player in FIFA World Cup history with a brace that guided France into the Round of 16.
Canada reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in its history after securing a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles, marking a milestone in the country's remarkable football transformation over the past decade.
Houston/IBNS: Brazil survived a major scare to defeat Japan 2-1, while Paraguay produced one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by knocking out four-time champions Germany on penalties as two more teams booked their places in the Round of 16.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have confirmed the qualification pathway for cricket’s return to the Olympic Games at LA28, which includes the first-ever ICC Olympics Qualifier.
