FIFA WC 2026: Algeria rally past Jordan 2-1 to keep knockout hopes alive
Algeria came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, keeping their Round of 32 hopes alive while confirming Argentina as group winners.
Algeria came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, keeping their Round of 32 hopes alive while confirming Argentina as group winners.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice on his 100th international appearance as France defeated Iraq 3-0 to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 and move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals.
Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said receiving his first India jersey fulfilled a lifelong dream after becoming the youngest player ever selected for India's senior men's cricket team.
Lionel Messi scored twice to become the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading scorer as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Group J and secured qualification for the knockout stage of FIFA World Cup 2026.
Reflecting on India’s six-wicket defeat to South Africa in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Old Trafford, head coach Amol Muzumdar backed his young bowling attack despite their struggles against seasoned all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, whose match-winning knock exposed the side’s inexperience and halted India's winning momentum.
Cummins has been sidelined with back soreness since Australia’s tour of the Caribbean in July, with scans later revealing a lumbar bone stress.
However, the Indian stepped up her attack in the third and final round and also kept her opponent at bay to reach the semifinals.
Varun Chakravarthy remains India’s highest-ranked bowler at No. 4, while New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy continues to hold the top spot.
Pakistan, who recently won a tri-series against Afghanistan and the UAE, have moved on from Babar and Mohammad Rizwan in the shortest format after their recent run of forgettable campaigns in major global tournaments, including the last T20 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Divya TS produced a composed effort in the women’s 25m Pistol (SPW) Precision Stage, staying well within the top eight and in contention for a finals berth with the Rapid-Fire stage to follow on Thursday.
