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How many times have Netherlands lost on penalties in FIFA World Cups after their latest defeat to Morocco? | Football

New Delhi: Netherlands endured their earliest exit in the FIFA World Cup after bowing out of the tournament in the round of 32 following their defeat to Morocco on Tuesday, June 30 (IST). The two teams gave it their all in a fascinating contest at the Estadio Monterrey as the two sides were tied 1-1 in regulation time before the Atlas Lions prevailed 3-2 on penalties. The Oranje had the lead early from a Cody Gakpo strike in the 72nd minute, but Issa Diop cancelled it late in the 91st minute with a header to the top of the net…

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Morocco hold nerve to edge past Netherlands on penalties, march into World Cup round of 16 | Football

New Delhi: Morocco defeated the Netherlands on penalties in their FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 clash at the Estadio Monterrey on Tuesday, June 30 (IST). The Atlas Lions put up a stellar performance against the Oranje to defeat the three-time champions 3-2 on penalties after the two sides remained locked at 1-1 in regulation time.  The African nation scored thrice in the shootouts despite missing the first penalty and trailing 0-1 after the first spot kicks. However, they stormed back into the game as Ismael Saibari scored the winning goal on the fifth and final attempt after Yassine Bounou made a much-needed…

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BCCI announces India women’s squad for Asian Games, Harmanpreet Kaur to lead despite early World Cup exit | Cricket

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named India's women's squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur will be leading the full-strength side, which recently suffered a horror group-stage exit in the T20 World Cup 2026. Smriti Mandhana will remain the vice-captain of the side, which features only one change to the T20 World Cup squad. Yastika Bhatia has been dropped from the team as G Kamalini comes in for her. Shreyanka Patil has been kept in the squad, but her participation would be subject to fitness. Patil was ruled out midway through the…

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Why was Tah’s goal for Germany disallowed in World Cup 2026 round of 32 clash as Paraguay shock giants? | Football

New Delhi: Germany's Jonathan Tah fired a header from a corner kick by Nathaniel Brown as Germany thought they had the much-needed lead in the first half of extra time, but for the VAR check that denied them the goal. Paraguay were eyeing a historic win over the four-time champions in their round of 32 clash as their 1-1 deadlock was headed into the second half and then into the extra time. The Die Nationalelf felt they got their second goal of the night at the Boston Stadium, Foxborough, after Kai Havertz had put in the equaliser in the 54th…

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Paraguay shock Germany in World Cup round of 32, cruise through after win on penalties | Football

New Delhi: Paraguay have sent shockwaves to the world after defeating four-time champions Germany in an epic round of 32 clash in the FIFA World Cup 2026 to storm into the round of 16. Kai Havertz's strike in the 54th minute brought Germany back in the game after Julio Ensico scored in the 42nd minute. However, La Albirroja defeated the Germans 4-3 on penalties to cause a major shock in the tournament. The clash went right down to the wire to sudden death. Jose Canale converted the decisive first sudden-death penalty, while goalkeeper Orlando Gill emerged as Paraguay's hero with two…

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NED vs MOR FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Netherlands vs Morocco Latest Match Updates, Score, Teamsheets, Starting XIs | Football

New Delhi: The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 throws up one of the most intriguing knockout clashes as the Netherlands take on Morocco in Monterrey, with a place in the last 16 at stake. Both teams impressed during the group stage and enter the contest full of confidence, making this one of the standout fixtures of the opening knockout round. The Netherlands topped Group F with seven points after victories over Sweden and Tunisia, along with a draw against Japan. Ronald Koeman's side showcased their attacking prowess by scoring 10 goals, with Cody Gakpo, Brian Brobbey and Donyell…

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Jun

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‘Matter of time’: Ambati Rayudu opens up on star batter’s potential inclusion in India squad | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team is all set to take on England in a multi-format white-ball series. The two sides will meet across five T20I matches and three ODIs and will hope to put in their best performances in hopes of clinching the series. The Men in Blue will be coming into the series on the back of subpar results.  Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, the Indian team lost a two-game series against Ireland, which sent shockwaves across world cricket as Ireland beat the current T20 world champions. With many asking questions of the side, former India cricketer Ambati…

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‘Tried to talk him down’: Brendon McCullum reveals his reaction to Ben Stokes’ international retirement | Cricket

New Delhi: In one of the biggest developments in recent times, England’s Test skipper Ben Stokes took centre stage and announced his retirement from international cricket. In news that sent shockwaves across world cricket, Stokes played his final international game as England took on New Zealand in the third and final Test of their series in Nottingham.  It is worth noting that Stokes announced his retirement midway through the clash, and while many were left surprised, the side’s head coach Brendon McCullum took centre stage and talked about his reaction to the news.  McCullum revealed that he was shocked at…

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GER vs PAR FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Germany hope for significant improvement in RO32 clash | Football

Boston: The stage is set for yet another round of 32 clashes in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Germany will be taking on Paraguay as both sides are hoping to make their way into the knockout stages of the tournament. It is worth noting that Germany finished top of their group with two wins and one loss in three matches, and with a shaky group stage, the side will hope for improvement as they take on Paraguay.    

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Gabriel Martinelli’s late goal propels Brazil to FIFA World Cup 2026 RO16 after fiery clash with Japan | Football

Houston: In one of the most thrilling clashes in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Brazil knocked Japan out of the tournament. The sides took on Japan in the round of 32 stage of the competition at Houston Stadium, and throughout the game, the two sides looked equally matched.  Japan took the early lead in the game, but thanks to Casemiro, Brazil equalised and started to weigh heavily on Japan. The five-time champions maintained pressure throughout the game after their first goal; Japan held on until the end, but it was a sensational goal by Gabriel Martinelli that helped Brazil…

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