FIFA World Cup: Amad Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast edge Ecuador 1–0 in opener
Amad Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1–0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E opener in Philadelphia.
Amad Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1–0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E opener in Philadelphia.
Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory for Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, ending Mercedes’ unbeaten 2026 Formula One start. A strong three-stop strategy and Virtual Safety Car helped him beat George Russell and Lando Norris.
Japan twice came from behind to secure a dramatic 2–2 draw against the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in Texas. An 88th-minute equaliser from Takumi Kamada capped a resilient performance in front of 69,285 fans.
Germany opened their FIFA World Cup campaign with a dominant 7–1 win over debutants Curacao in Houston. Kai Havertz scored twice as Julian Nagelsmann praised his side’s intensity and reaction after conceding.
India’s Dhiraj Bommadevara clinched his maiden individual recurve gold and partnered with Kumkum Mohod to win the mixed team title, completing a golden double at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya.
The Indian women's team will tour South Africa in December for a three-match ODI series as part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025–29 cycle that will determine qualification for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2029.
Captain Rishabh Pant has stressed the need for Lucknow Super Giants to strengthen their bowling unit ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League 2026, adding that the arrival of experienced bowling coach Bharat Arun has already begun to make a positive difference as the team aims to end its wait for an IPL title.
Mitchell Starc is set to miss the start of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), joining fellow Australian pacers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood on the sidelines as Cricket Australia adopts a cautious approach with its premier fast bowlers ahead of a demanding international schedule.
Sophie Devine's 55 not out after her brilliant bowling effort powered New Zealand to a six-wicket win over South Africa in the third T20I here at Eden Park on Friday and took a 2-1 series lead in the five-match series with two games to go.
Indian men's team head coach Craig Fulton said his side will focus on detailed and tailored preparations after the pool draw for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 placed them in a challenging group alongside strong opponents.
