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FIFA WC: Iran earns 2-2 draw against New Zealand

Iran secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their opening World Cup match on Monday, in a thrilling contest played against the backdrop of protests by Iranian supporters against the…

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Sports June 16, 2026 · 6:46 am

“Want Dias to be present in every game”: Portugal’s Nunes on Man City teammate’s fitness ahead of WC opener

Dias plays with Nunes in for Manchester City and had been training separately from the squad for undisclosed reasons, triggering a worry…

Sports June 16, 2026 · 6:45 am

Tunisia manager Lamouchi becomes first WC26 casualty, reportedly sacked after loss to Sweden

The North African side was left absolutely exposed in terms of their defence during their campaign opener against Sweden, making it one…

Sports June 16, 2026 · 6:44 am

FIFA World Cup 2026: Late equaliser from Araujo helps Uruguay play 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia

With this draw, Spain, Cape Verde, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, all the teams in the group H are all level at one…

Sports June 16, 2026 · 6:43 am

“Great team with quick players up front”: Argentina coach Scaloni not taking Algeria lightly ahead of WC opener

Argentina will start off their FIFA World Cup campaign against Algeria on Tuesday at Kansas City. In the previous edition, the Lionel…

Sports June 16, 2026 · 5:48 am

England hands two debut caps for second NZ Test

The hosts have made four changes to the side that secured an 115-run victory at Lord's and helped them move up a…

Sports June 16, 2026 · 5:13 am

“Focused exclusively on this tournament, Croatia not afraid of anyone”: Modric shuts down retirement talk ahead of WC opener

Ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup campaign opener against England, Croatia star Luka Modric has shut down talks around his retirement,…