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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.
FIFA World Cup 2026 June 19 fixtures (IST): Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (12:30 am), Canada vs Qatar (3:30 am), Mexico vs South Korea (6:30 am).
The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes failed to get the win for Portugal courtesy of a disciplined performance by the debutants Congo.
In a thrilling Group L encounter, Harry Kane scored twice while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net as Thomas Tuchel's side overcame a spirited Croatian challenge.
While Portugal dominated possession for much of the contest, the African side showcased remarkable discipline, resilience and organisation to frustrate Roberto Martinez's men throughout the evening.
Spain vs Cape Verde begins at 9:30 PM IST today. On June 16, Belgium face Egypt at 12:30 AM IST, Uruguay take on Saudi Arabia at 3:30 AM IST, and Iran play New Zealand at 6:30 AM IST.
Four-time world champions Germany humbled World Cup debutants Curaçao 7-1 at Houston's NRG Stadium in their opening Group E fixture.
The result leaves Group F finely poised, with both teams taking a point from what could prove to be one of the toughest groups of the tournament.
The emphatic victory sends Germany to the top of Group E and provides the perfect start to their pursuit of a fifth World Cup title.
Powered by a classy half-century from Smriti Mandhana and a devastating bowling display led by Deepti Sharma, India begin their campaign with a strong win.
With all four teams in Groups E and F making their tournament debuts, Day 4 could play a major role in shaping the knockout-round race.
Brazil started their campaign without Neymar, who continues his recovery from a calf injury.
In one of the most anticipated group-stage fixtures of the tournament, both sides produced moments of quality, but ultimately had to settle for a point apiece.
For much of the past two decades, USA has been viewed as a team capable of reaching knockout rounds but not more than that. Under Pochettino, that perception has changed.
Between 1998 and 2022, qualification from the group stage was straightforward. Only the top two teams from each of the eight groups progressed to the Round of 16.
The experienced forward remains sidelined due to a calf injury, forcing head coach Carlo Ancelotti to leave him out of Brazil's opening fixture.
From Brazil's high-profile showdown against Morocco to host hopefuls Qatar taking on Switzerland, Day 3 offers a mix of title contenders, returning nations and potential upset stories.
While discussions around overseas-origin athletes have existed for years, particularly in football, this is perhaps the first time the idea has been explored as part of a wider sports strategy.
According to officials connected to the White House's World Cup coordination efforts, the President's schedule prevented him from attending the match.
At 39 and 41 respectively, Messi and Ronaldo enter what is widely expected to be their final World Cup campaigns, each carrying the hopes of a footballing nation.
Canada picked up their first ever World Cup point and scored only their 3rd goal in the FIFA World Cup history.