WATCH: Japanese fans clean up stands after Netherlands' clash, win hearts online
After the match, the Japanese fans present at the stadium were seen cleaning the stands, saying that it is their way to show respect to the players
15 June,2026 11:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group
Graham Potter's men took the lead in Guadalupe in the seventh minute courtesy of Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari's thunderbolt from outside the box, following a mix-up at the back
15 June,2026 09:57 AM IST | Monterrey, Mexico | AFPFIFA World Cup 2026: England’s Conor ‘rings’ in cup snub
After failing to make the cut for Three Lions World Cup team, midfielder Gallagher proposes to girlfriend Aine on vacation in Mallorca
15 June,2026 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentFIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo ‘warms up’ in Florida
The 41-year-old Instagrammed this photo to his 666 million followers, wearing a black underwear and showcasing his washboard abs. The post received over eight million ‘likes’.
15 June,2026 09:41 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentFIFA World Cup 2026: After theft, Team England stars hit by thunderstorm
The Three Lions touched down in the city on Saturday morning before receiving news of their training equipment and boots being stolen
15 June,2026 09:33 AM IST | Kansas City | AgenciesFIFA World Cup 2026: Bangladesh farmer unfurls 7.5km flag for Germany
“I was seriously ill in 2004-05, and a German medicine cured me. Since then, I have loved Germany and its football,” said Amjad Hossain
15 June,2026 09:31 AM IST | Magura (Bangladesh) | AFPFIFA World Cup 2026: Fit-again Kevin De Bruyne eyes Egypt scalp
“I did everything I could to get fit, and feel that way too. Hopefully, I’ll play well here, starting with the Egypt game,” said De Bruyne, who returned in March from a thigh injury that kept him out for five months.
15 June,2026 09:20 AM IST | Renton (US) | AgenciesFIFA WC 2026: Australia secure 2-0 victory over Turkey in campaign opener
Nestory Irankunda, 20, becomes Australia’s youngest World Cup scorer in shock 2-0 win over Turkey; says opposition captain Hakan Calhanoglu’s pre-match comments demeaning Aussie team served as extra motivation
15 June,2026 09:18 AM IST | Vancouver (Canada) | AP | PTIFIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil fans celebrate despite draw deal!
“Oh, what a day! Had Brazil won this, it would have been the icing on the cake, but it was a good game,” said Brazil fan, Joao, who lives in New York
15 June,2026 09:14 AM IST | New York | Ada KhanFIFA World Cup 2026: John McGinn serves up victory tonic for Scots!
Scotland eye historic qualification to knockouts after 1-0 win over Haiti; a draw or win vs Morocco or Brazil could see them progress
15 June,2026 09:09 AM IST | Boston | AFPFIFA WC 2026: Vinicius turns out to be saviour for Brazil in clash vs Morocco
Vinicius Jr says he wasn’t at 100 per cent after he saves Brazil the blushes with equaliser in 1-1 draw vs Morocco; boss Ancelotti admits team didn’t play well
15 June,2026 09:06 AM IST | New Jersey | IANSFIFA World Cup 2026: Late Diallo strike stuns Ecuador at World Cup
A match watched by US rap mogul Jay-Z was cagey at times but came to life midway through the first half as the frame of the goal was rattled for the first time.
15 June,2026 07:02 AM IST | Philadelphia, United States | AFPFIFA World Cup 2026: Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
The Dutch looked like they would hold on, but Japan levelled at the death with Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada credited with the goal after a deflection.
15 June,2026 05:13 AM IST | Arlington, United States | AFPUEFA Super Cup 2023: Manchester City clinches Cup with penalty victory
In UEFA Super Cup 2023, Manchester City secured their first win by defeating Sevilla 5-4 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw. The initial nine penalties were all successful, until Nemanja Gudelj’s shot hit the crossbar, granting City the victory. Sevilla, the Europa League champions, took the lead with Youssef En-Nesyri’s commanding header in the 25th minute. However, City’s 21-year-old Cole Palmer equalized with a header in the 63rd minute. Nathan Ake, a player from last season’s Champions League-winning team, had a chance to seal the victory in added time but his close-range header was saved by Yassine Bounou.