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Shashwat Nishant is a sports journalist with a deep passion for covering a variety of sports. His expertise spans football, cricket, tennis, and Formula 1, where he enjoy exploring both the games and the athletes who make them thrilling. His reporting aims to reveal the stories behind the headlines, offering readers a comprehensive look at the sports they follow and the people who shape them. Through in-depth analysis and engaging narratives, he strive to bring the excitement and dedication of the sports world to life.
Shashwat Nishant is a sports journalist with a deep passion for covering a variety of sports. His expertise spans football, cricket, tennis, and Formula 1, where he enjoy exploring both the games and the athletes who make them thrilling. His reporting aims to reveal the stories behind the headlines, offering readers a comprehensive look at the sports they follow and the people who shape them. Through in-depth analysis and engaging narratives, he strive to bring the excitement and dedication of the sports world to life.
Now, with Lionel Messi leading the defending champions and England searching for their first World Cup final appearance since 1966, another historic encounter awaits.
The world No. 1 delivered another clinical display to claim his fifth Grand Slam title and first major since lifting the Wimbledon trophy a year ago.
France superstar Kylian Mbappe currently sits at the top of the leaderboard with eight goals and three assists, showcasing his consistency on the biggest stage.
Goals from Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez in extra time made sure the defending champions keep their title defense alive.
A brilliant brace by Jude Bellingham helped England come back from behind to book a semi-final berth in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
England vs Norway (2:30 AM IST) and Argentina vs Switzerland (6:30 AM IST)
While Norway arrives full of confidence, history is firmly on England's side. The Scandinavians have never beaten England at the World Cup and have failed to score in their last four meetings.
FIFA does not appoint referees to matches involving their own countries to preserve neutrality. But in the case of English and Argentine officials, the restrictions go a step further.
In a contest that showcased Spain's patience, tactical discipline and ability to seize decisive moments, Luis de la Fuente's side overcame a resilient Belgian challenge to set up a SF clash vs FRA.
Spain will now take on France in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Dallas.
With the win, France reached the World Cup semifinals for a third consecutive edition and will now face Spain/Belgium for a place in the final.
The clash was a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinal, where France defeated Morocco 2-0 before eventually losing an epic final to Argentina.
Argentina will be eager to avoid another scare after being pushed to extra time in the previous round, whereas Egypt are eyeing one of the biggest upsets of the competition.
Balogun failed to come on the scoresheet as the Red Devils dominated the proceedings on the day in Seattle.
Ronaldo fails to make it through to the quarters as his final World Cup campaign ends tonight courtesy of Merino's late stoppage time winner.
On the eve of Portugal's Round of 16 showdown against Spain, the 41-year-old finally said the words the footballing world had long expected to hear.
England vs Mexico highlights: A brace from Bellingham followed by a Harry kane penalty made sure the Three Lions book their QF berth on the night.
USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, who had been serving an automatic one-match suspension after receiving a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, was unexpectedly cleared to play vs Belgium.
With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, this promises to be one of the most intriguing tactical battles of the knockout stage.
A solitary Kylian Mbappe penalty proved enough to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in Philadelphia, sending Les Bleus into the quarter-finals where Morocco awaits.