Boston, June 26 (IANS) All eyes will be on two of the most exciting upcoming superstars of this generation, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, when they both clash against each other for the first time in FIFA World Cup history, when Mbappe’s France will take on Haaland’s Norway at the Boston Stadium on Saturday (IST).France and Norway made light work of Senegal and Iraq, with the two centre-forwards both scoring twice in each game. It gives the match the feel of a showdown between the two irrepr…
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Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri has reserved special praise for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, highlighting their remarkable longevity and unwavering desire to compete at the highest level. In the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Messi added another remarkable milestone to his legendary career, becoming the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading men’s goalscorer when he scored his record-breaking 17th and 18th World Cup goals in a brace that led Argentina to a 2-0 victory…
New York, June 24 (IANS) Spain striker Mikel Oyarzabal’s two goals in his side’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday have put the 29-year-old in the race for the World Cup Golden Boot, but the Real Sociedad forward said he is not concerned about receiving less attention than some of the tournament’s bigger names. Despite having scored 27 goals in 55 appearances for Spain, Oyarzabal remains less widely known internationally than players such as Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.Speakin…
Houston, June 24 (IANS) After a record-breaking outing in which he scored two goals in the 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston, Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo said what mattered more to him was that the team achieved its objectives.”Ronaldo scored in the 6th and 39th minutes and set several FIFA World Cup records, and got Portugal’s campaign up and running.After the match, he said, “I’m very happy. But for me, the most important thing is our work and the confidence …
New Jersey, June 23 (IANS) Norway head coach Stale Solbakken praised Erling Haaland after the striker scored twice in a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Tuesday, but said he would make changes for his side’s final World Cup group match against France.Haaland has scored four goals in Norway’s opening two matches, having also netted a brace in its 4-1 win over Iraq.”He missed an open goal today, so he could have scored even more. He is one of the best strikers in the world. He is not playing for France…
New Jersey, June 23 (IANS) Norway celebrated their qualification for the round of 32 on their return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years with the team and the fans both performing the traditional Viking row and chants at the New Jersey Stadium. Erling Haaland was once again among the goals as Norway ensured progression to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 3-2 win over Senegal. The prolific marksman made it four goals in two World Cup games and an astonishing 59 in 52 for his cou…
New Jersey, June 23 (IANS) A brace from Erling Haaland ensured Norway’s progression to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 3-2 win over Senegal in the Group I match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 here at the New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday (IST). Senegal are still without a point, but they could yet progress as one of the eight best third-placed teams. To keep those hopes alive, they must beat Iraq in their final Group I fixture.Moreover, Haaland became the first player since Harry Kane …
New Jersey, June 22 (IANS) Norway will look to continue their perfect start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they face Senegal in a crucial Group I clash, with both sides entering the contest carrying vastly different objectives. While the Scandinavian outfit has the opportunity to all but secure qualification for the Round of 16, Senegal are under pressure to respond after opening their campaign with defeat.The Norwegians made an emphatic statement in their tournament opener, cruising to a convi…
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Football’s past, present and future will converge on a blockbuster FIFA World Cup matchday as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue their pursuit of another defining chapter, while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland look to further cement their status as the sport’s next global superstars. With crucial group-stage points at stake, Sunday’s fixtures promise a compelling blend of legacy, ambition and emerging rivalries. The headline attraction sees reigning world champi…
Paris, June 7 (IANS) At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group I featuring France, Norway, Senegal and Iraq is not a classic “group of death”, but it offers one of the biggest stories of the tournament: Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, two of the most talked-about strikers in the current era, are set to finally meet on the World Cup stage. FranceThe team:France arrives as one of the title favorites after winning the 2018 World Cup and finishing runner-up in 2022. But this squad is at a delicate moment….