World Cup: Netherlands bounces back to lead Group F with 5-1 win against Sweden
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden to bounce back after a disappointing draw in its opener and move…
Judo: Home nation strikes gold in Ulaanbaatar
The hosts celebrated gold on day two as Ankhzaya Lavjargal thrilled the Mongolian crowd with victory in the -73kg category. World champions Haruka Kaju and Shiho Tanaka added more gold…
USA sail through to World Cup knockout stages as Scotland falter against Morocco
Mauricio Pochettino’s side are now guaranteed to finish top of Group D. They beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opening fixture. Read More
Norwegian parliament performs viral Viking row to back World Cup team
Norway’s parliamentarians performed the viral “Viking row” inside the chamber on Thursday to back their national football team at the 2026 World Cup. Read More
Judo: Japan dominates Day one in Ulaanbaatar
Japan claimed four gold medals on the opening day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2026. ABE Uta made history with a record-breaking 12th Grand Slam title, while KOGA Wakana, TAKEOKA…
Messi’s family pleads for ‘humanity’ as Argentina captain’s father faces health issues
The family of Argentina national football team captain Lionel Messi has issued a public statement confirming that his father, Jorge Messi, “is going through a health situation,” amid rumors about…
Uzbekistan celebrates first-ever World Cup goal despite defeat to Colombia
The Central Asian country’s World Cup debut brought early-morning crowds, large public screenings and a memorable goal that many supporters considered more important than the final score. Read More
Iran coach calls team World Cup’s ‘most oppressed’ after rushed departure from US
Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday’s 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it “a disaster for us,”…
Football not covered by US-Iran framework deal, Iran’s World Cup squad finds
Just two days after Washington and Tehran signed a framework deal aimed at ending their war, Iran’s football federation said US travel restrictions on its World Cup squad remain unchanged,…
Mexico secures ticket to knockout stages as Canada breeze past Qatar with Ruthless 6-0 win
Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages.…