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    From 'also-rans' to powerhouses: How Africa scripted historic World Cup in 2026

    The Federal
    9 July 2026 7:00 PM IST

    With 9 out of 10 teams reaching the knockouts, the continent has shattered expectations, even though late-minute heartbreak reveals the final hurdle to global dominance

    Morocco football team at FIFA World Cup 2026
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    France head coach Didier Deschamps
    Sports

    Deschamps dismisses Argentina referee factor ahead of QF: 'Our opponent is Morocco'

    9 July 2026 3:18 PM IST
    What is Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) syndrome?
    Cricket

    Afghan pacer Shapoor Zadran dies of HLH; what is this rare immune disorder?

    8 July 2026 5:27 PM IST
    Argentinas Lionel Messi (10) is thrown in the air after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta
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    Messi takes sole lead in World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race with historic eighth goal

    8 July 2026 5:25 PM IST
    World Cup 2026 match

    FIFA World Cup 2026: Full quarterfinal schedule, venues, and IST timings

    8 July 2026 4:34 PM IST
    Argentina vs Egypt match

    Kasparov, Brathwaite react as VAR row mars Argentina win: 'Can't shame the shameless'

    8 July 2026 4:04 PM IST
    Argentinas Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta

    Egypt coach says 'cheated unfairly' after World Cup loss to Argentina

    8 July 2026 11:37 AM IST
    India vs England

    India slump to record 125-run loss in 3rd T20I; what went wrong?

    8 July 2026 11:21 AM IST
    Sanju Samson

    Sanju Samson has been given clarity on his omission: Coach Gambhir

    8 July 2026 11:03 AM IST
    Axar Patel

    3rd T20I: India crash to record 125-run defeat against England

    8 July 2026 7:17 AM IST
    Ruben Vargas

    Vargas sends Switzerland to FIFA World Cup quarters in shootout win

    8 July 2026 7:11 AM IST
    Lionel Messi

    Messi leads Argentina to comeback win over Egypt

    8 July 2026 7:07 AM IST
    Paraguay senator’s vile rant: How World Cup match spiralled into racist attack on Mbappé

    Paraguay senator’s vile rant: How World Cup match spiralled into racist attack on Mbappé

    7 July 2026 6:10 PM IST
    Mbappé slams Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after France’s World Cup win

    Mbappé slams Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after France’s World Cup win

    7 July 2026 8:28 AM IST
    Folarin Balogun fails to inspire as Belgium crush USA 4-1 in World Cup Round of 16

    Folarin Balogun fails to inspire as Belgium crush USA 4-1 in World Cup Round of 16

    The Federal
    7 July 2026 8:02 AM IST

    After FIFA controversially lifted his suspension, Balogun struggled to make an impact as Charles De Ketelaere starred in Belgium's win to set up a...

    Cristiano Ronaldo bows out in tears as Spain end Portugal’s World Cup campaign

    Cristiano Ronaldo bows out in tears as Spain end Portugal’s World Cup campaign

    7 July 2026 7:10 AM IST
    Sanju Samson

    Sanju Samson axed from T20 squad for Zimbabwe tour; new faces get maiden call-ups

    6 July 2026 9:42 PM IST
    Mexico crash out of World Cup 2026

    Mexico's World Cup exit shock felt in USA as 4 injured in Los Angeles shooting

    6 July 2026 7:21 PM IST
    US President Donald Trump and FIFA World Cup

    Europe outraged after Trump intervention leads FIFA to scrap Balogun’s red-card ban

    6 July 2026 5:27 PM IST
    Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland

    World Cup Golden Boot race explodes into 3-way tie as Haaland equals Mbappe, Messi

    6 July 2026 3:42 PM IST
    Donald Trump’s call to FIFA over Folarin Balogun suspension sparks World Cup row

    Donald Trump’s call to FIFA over Folarin Balogun suspension sparks World Cup row

    6 July 2026 9:51 AM IST
    Neymar retires: The story of Brazil’s greatest talent and football’s biggest ‘what if’

    Neymar retires: The story of Brazil’s greatest talent and football’s biggest ‘what if’

    6 July 2026 8:15 AM IST
    Brazil’s Neymar retires from international football after World Cup defeat to Norway

    Brazil’s Neymar retires from international football after World Cup defeat to Norway

    6 July 2026 6:54 AM IST
    Argentina vs Cape Verde

    After Cape Verde scare, Argentina face tactical dilemma ahead of Egypt clash

    5 July 2026 4:27 PM IST
    Kylian Mbappe

    Mbappe scores 7th World Cup 2026 goal, pips Messi again in seesaw Golden Boot battle

    5 July 2026 3:12 PM IST
    Ounahi stars as Morocco thrash Canada 3-0 to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals

    Ounahi stars as Morocco thrash Canada 3-0 to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals

    5 July 2026 7:07 AM IST
    Kylian Mbappe fires France past Paraguay, into FIFA World Cup quarterfinals

    Kylian Mbappe fires France past Paraguay, into FIFA World Cup quarterfinals

    5 July 2026 6:53 AM IST
    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks Sachin’s debut record, shows promise, but falls for 14

    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks Sachin’s debut record, shows promise, but falls for 14

    4 July 2026 8:26 PM IST
    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

    Former cricketers urge caution as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India debut speculation grows

    4 July 2026 6:38 PM IST
    FIFA World Cup 2026

    FIFA World Cup 2026: Full Round of 16 schedule, venues, and IST timings

    4 July 2026 4:16 PM IST
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