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New Delhi: Mexico outclassed South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at the Mexico City Stadium by 2-0 in a game that was marred by second-half red cards. Two South African players - Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane were sent off before Mexico captain Cesar Montes was sent down the tunnel at the Estadio Azteca.  El Tri dominated the game with two goals and a far superior game than the Bafana Bafana. Julian Quinones scored the first goal of the tournament after pouncing on a big error from South African goalkeeper Williams in the ninth minute. The co-hosts kept…

New Delhi: Riyan Parag has undergone successful shoulder surgery after battling a recurring injury that had been troubling him since his international debut in 2024. In the IPL 2026, he was forced to skip a couple of games to address the concern, before returning to the playing XI in the business end of the tournament. He was eventually appointed the vice-captain for the India A tournament, but the injury ruled him out.  The recovery phase now shifts focus to rehabilitation, with the cricketer expected to undergo fitness assessments at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru before being considered for…

New Delhi: Legendary Guillermo Ochoa missed out as Mexico open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium on Thursday, June 11 (June 12 as per IST). The legendary goalkeeper has been picked in the squad for his record sixth World Cup appearance after making his debut in the 2006 tournament. The 40-year-old Ochoa's appearance makes his teammates happy around him, and his much-needed presence will give the team guidance. However, he was not picked for the tournament opener at the Estadio Azteca.  Ochoa has been surpassed by Raul Rangel as the first-choice goalkeeper.…

New Delhi: Concerns surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026 have intensified months before kick-off, with senior FIFA figures already acknowledging that preparations have not unfolded “as expected”. What was initially framed as a return to familiar ground, with Canada, Mexico, and the United States as co-hosts, has instead become a tournament overshadowed by a widening list of disputes and controversies. When the hosting rights were awarded in 2018, expectations within football circles leaned heavily toward stability. Two of the host nations had previously staged highly successful tournaments, and the bid promised “low-risk and operational certainty”, alongside projected record revenues of…

New Delhi: The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off with an exuberating opening ceremony at the Mexico City Stadium as Mexico gears up to take on South Africa in the opening match of the tournament. The 23rd edition of the tournament will be the biggest in history, with 48 teams set to lock horns for the ultimate football glory. Legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will be in focus once again, but other stars have also hogged the limelight for the global showpiece. The tournament will feature 104 matches with three nations hosting it for the first time. 16 cities…

New Delhi: Bangladesh have created history as they registered an ODI series win over the mighty Australians for the first time after their win in the second match at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka by five wickets (DLS method). The Bangla Tigers were asked to chase down 192 in a rain-hit game in 41 overs, and they did it without much of an issue in 35 overs with five wickets in hand. Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy led the charge with the bat in the chase after the Bangladesh bowlers had dismantled the much-celebrated Australian batting…