George Russell returned to winning ways after a series of disappointments on Sunday when he claimed a measured victory for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull’s four-time champion Max Verstappen in a thrilling Austrian Grand Prix. The 28-year-old Briton, the pre-season favourite for the drivers’ title and winner of the opening race, secured his second win...
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Japan, Sweden through to round of 32 after 1-1 draw
Japan drew Sweden 1-1 in their final group stage match of the 2026 World Cup and that was enough to see both of them qualify for the Round of 32. Japan’s second place finish means they will take on Brazil in R32, while group winners Netherlands will face Morocco. That is because in the simultaneous kickoff, Netherlands sealed the top...
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World’ 26 South Africa shock Korea, Brazil smash Scotland
Wednesday saw six games across Groups A, B and C determine who finished first and second, and which nations will still have a chance to qualify as one of the best third-place teams. We started the day in Group B, where Bosnia-Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1 and Switzerland defeated co-hosts Canada 2-1 to top the group. Then, Vinícius Júnior scored twice as Brazil cruised past Scotland 3-0 to leave the...
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Austrian Embassy Transforms into a World Cup Fan Zone for a Night of Sporting Excellence
In a remarkable celebration of football, culture, and international camaraderie, the elegant residence of Austrian Ambassador Robert Zischg played host to an exclusive FIFA World Cup screening that brought together diplomats, dignitaries, and passionate football enthusiasts from across the capital. The evening centred around the highly anticipated clash between Austria and Argentina, transforming the ambassadorial...
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Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0 In World Cup Clash
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics as the Portugal captain struck twice in a 5-0 annihilation of Uzbekistan. The big win in Houston on Tuesday put Portugal on the brink of the knockout rounds and was a resounding response to the 41-year-old’s doubters. Ronaldo’s goal after...
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Lionel Messi becomes all-time leading FIFA World Cup scorer with 18 goals
Lionel Messi has written a new chapter of football history at 38 years and 363 days old. The Argentine star is now the all-time leading goalscorer at the FIFA men’s World Cup, breaking Miroslav Klose’s 12-year record by scoring his 17th goal on Monday (22 June). Messi followed that with his 18th goal to seal a 2-0 victory against Austria...
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F1 is looking for the right set of promoters For A Sustainable Return To India: CEO
Formula 1 is looking for the right set of promoters and collaborators for a sustainable return to India, its CEO Stefano Domenicali said without committing to a timeline for the marquee event’s comeback to the country. India hosted Formula 1 from 2011 to 2013 before the round was dropped from the calendar due to taxation...
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Salah Scores As Egypt Downs NZ 3-1 To Claim First FIFA World Cup Win
Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal and Egypt went on to defeat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday night and secure their first-ever World Cup win. Salah celebrated his 68th international goal by pumping his fist before he was mobbed by his teammates in the 67th minute, to the thrill of the red-clad Pharaohs fans in...
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2nd ODI: India beat Afghanistan by 170 runs, take unassailable 2-0 lead
Arshdeep Singh, post-match, shared his delight as results swing their way. He’s thrilled by the new bowling talent emerging and just loves being out there. Unaware he was on a hat-trick, he stresses the team-first mentality. The entire squad is confident, hungry for success, and relishing every moment on the field – a winning formula!...
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Messi dazzles With Hattrck To equal World Cup record as Argentina breeze past Algeria
Those in attendance at Argentina’s opening match against Algeria could be forgiven, for a moment, for thinking they were at one of the great Argentinian cathedrals of football – La Bombonera, or maybe the national stadium, El Monumental. Kansas City Stadium, awash in the colors of the Albiceleste, roared with the sound of nearly 70,000 Argentine supporters serenading their...