England could hardly have asked for a better build-up to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final. Seven wins from seven matches, dominant performances with both bat and ball, and a place in the title clash at Lord’s have established them as one of the standout teams of the tournament. Yet, standing between them and […]
Kylian Mbappe’s penalty proved the difference as France edged Paraguay 1-0. Les Bleus advance to the quarter-finals, where Morocco await them next. France are chasing another World Cup final appearance under Didier Deschamps. Mbappe’s goal was France’s 150th World Cup goal. They became only the 4th nation to reach that landmark. Brazil, Germany and Argentina […]
Kylian Mbappe’s match-winning penalty sent France into the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, July 5, but the final whistle brought with it an ugly flashpoint involving Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill. Moments after France secured a hard-fought 1-0 win in the Round of 16, Gill walked towards Mbappe to congratulate him with a handshake. The […]
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) reacts after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026.(AP Photo/Sam Hodde) Mohamed Salah has made it clear which football icon he would choose to share a final World Cup “last dance” with, naming Lionel Messi ahead of […]
The Round of 16 match between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia is set to be played in excess heat, with temperatures expected to cross 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). To make matters worse, there is also the threat of thunderstorms. However, as it stands, the match will not be postponed, and it will begin […]
Morocco’s Azzedine Ounahi is thrown in the air by his teammates after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Canada in Houston, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Canada’s remarkable FIFA World Cup 2026 journey came to an end on home soil as Morocco produced a ruthless second-half performance to claim […]
England and Australia will meet in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord’s on Sunday (July 5). England are chasing their second title after a 17-year gap, while Australia aim for a record-extending seventh crown. Both teams arrive unbeaten and in strong form, setting up a high-quality contest at the famous London venue. […]
Serena Williams withdrew from the women’s doubles event at Wimbledon because of a right knee injury, ending her planned reunion with sister Venus Williams at the tournament.The 44-year-old suffered the injury during her return to singles earlier this week, where she lost a three-set match.Announcing her withdrawal in an Instagram post, Serena wrote: “I’m heartbroken […]
Alexandra Eala could not hold back her emotions after producing the biggest victory of her career, breaking down in tears moments after stunning defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6 (11-9), 6-2 in the third round of Wimbledon 2026 on Saturday. The 21-year-old Filipina collapsed onto the grass before wiping away tears as Centre Court rose to […]
