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Toronto: Portugal advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a dramatic 2–1 victory over Croatia in their Round of 32 clash at Toronto Stadium. They were trailing in the match and eventually completed a phenomenal comeback with a stoppage-time winner from Gonzalo Ramos following a tense and chaotic finish. Notably, the high-voltage match remained goalless in the first half as both sides struggled to find rhythm in a tightly contested midfield battle. Portugal enjoyed more possession, but Croatia stayed compact defensively and limited clear chances before the break. The first goal arrived in the second…

Los Angeles: Spain hammered Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to secure a place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace, while Pedro Porro added another as Spain controlled the match from start to finish. The La Rojas dominated possession and created plenty of chances across the halves against a disciplined but ultimately outclassed Austrian side. Notably, Spain took charge early, dictating tempo through sustained midfield control and quick passing rotations. Austria defended in a compact shape and looked to counterattack when possible, but struggled to create meaningful opportunities…

London: England defeated South Africa by 40 runs in the second semi-final at the Kennington Oval to cement their spot in the T20 World Cup 2026 final, where they will face arch-rivals Australia.  Notably, the hosts had a rough start to the match, reduced to 23/3 at one stage. South Africa pacers were dominating the proceedings as England needed a strong foundation. That’s exactly what Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight produced. They stitched a match-defining 133-run partnership for the fourth wicket as England finished on 169 for 5 before restricting South Africa to 129 for 8 in reply. Shabnim Ismail…

Toronto: Portugal face Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Friday morning, with a place in the last 16 against Spain at stake after Luis de la Fuente's side eliminated Austria earlier in the day. Two of Europe's most experienced international teams meet in Toronto, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric leading their nations, with the hope of extending their World Cup campaigns. Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has backed an attack-minded lineup by restoring Rafael Leao to the left flank, giving Cristiano Ronaldo greater support alongside Pedro Neto. The selection also keeps faith with the…

Mexico City: England have altered their preparations ahead of Sunday's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 meeting with Mexico. The Thomas Tuchel side introduced additional measures to protect player recovery before arriving in Mexico City for the knockout fixture. Notably, England are scheduled to reach the Mexican capital on Friday, two nights before facing the hosts. As things stand, the revised itinerary differs from England's earlier tournament routine, with the team previously staying at their Kansas base until the eve of matches before travelling to the host city. The decision comes amid concerns that supporters could attempt to disturb the…

Los Angeles: Spain and Austria meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood. It’s a knockout clash defined by contrast as Spain’s possession-heavy control plays against an Austrian side that prefers high-intensity pressing.  Notably, Spain arrive as unbeaten group leaders, having not conceded a single goal in the group stage of the competition. They dictated the play in all the matches through a midfield trio of Rodri, Pedri, and Fabian Ruiz. Their build-up remains patient and positional, with wide threats like Lamine Yamal stretching defences and Dani Olmo operating between the…