Mexico City, June 25 (IANS) Goals from Mateo Chavez, Julian Quinones and Alvaro Fidalgo plus an appearance for Guillermo Ochoa help co-hosts Mexico wrap up their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage commitments with a third straight victory by sweeping Czechia aside 3-0 here at the Mexico City Stadium. Mexico came into this contest already certain of top spot in Group A and a place in the Round of 32, but Czechia needed a positive result in order to stand any chance of joining El Tri in the knockout …
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New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo made a strong comeback from the poor start in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and scored two crucial goals against Uzbekistan. The Portugal captain made history by becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups when he found the net against Uzbekistan at the 2026 tournament.While many celebrated the remarkable milestone, others were quick to dismiss it, arguing that the goal came against a lower-ranked opponent.But does that ‘weak oppositi…
Mexico City, June 24 (IANS) Mexico will play their final Group A match with the comfort of knowing their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage is already secured, while Czechia arrive in Mexico City facing a win-or-bust scenario on Thursday. The co-hosts have made an ideal start to their campaign, collecting maximum points from their first two outings to seal top spot in the group with a match to spare. Victories over South Africa and South Korea have ensured Javier Aguirre’s men cannot be …
Guadalupe, June 24 (IANS) South Africa and South Korea head into their final Group-stage fixture on Wednesday with a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds hanging in the balance. The outcome of the contest in Guadalupe could determine which nation extends its stay in the tournament and which is left anxiously awaiting results elsewhere.For South Korea, the path forward is relatively straightforward. A victory would secure qualification to the Round of 32, while even a defeat may not necess…
Mexico City, June 24 (IANS) The Mexican government will formally propose extending the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, for another 16 years during a virtual trilateral meeting scheduled for July 1, Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard has said. Ebrard on Tuesday (local time) said July 1 marks the start of the trade agreement’s review process, not the end of it.He acknowledged that the negotiations are highly complex, citing as an example a discussion on steel-derived products…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Iran’s football team used the FIFA World Cup 2026 stage to deliver a message of peace and unity after its goalless Group G draw against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium, leaving a handwritten note in the dressing room that was later shared by the Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI).The note came amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, one of the tournament’s co-hosts along with Canada and Mexico. Both nations are still negotiating to end their conflict.”…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) As Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) is expected to announce its rejigged MSCI India Standard Index on August 12, the review will result in passive inflows into Indian equities at an estimated Rs 30,214 crore, a new report has said.Laurus Labs and Biocon are emerging as the strongest contenders for inclusion in the new index, which is expected to take effect from August 31, the report from JM Financial said.The brokerage has assigned a high probability of Laur…
Los Angeles, June 21 (IANS) Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has questioned the travel arrangements imposed on his team during the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the extensive commuting between Mexico and the United States has taken a physical and mental toll on his squad.Speaking ahead of Iran’s crucial Group G encounter against Belgium on Sunday, Ghalenoei revealed that tournament organisers had informed his side that they would be allowed greater flexibility for their final group-stage match again…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially become the fastest edition of the global showpiece to hit the 100-goal milestone in 68 years, achieving the feat in just 33 matches. Mexico’s Julian Quinones opened the scoring in this World Cup in a 2-0 win over South Africa on June 12. Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands netted the 100th goal at this year’s tournament with the Netherlands’ third goal in a 5-1 win over Sweden on Sunday (IST).Reaching 100 goals in only 33 matches is a …
Kansas City, June 21 (IANS) Eloy Room’s incredible saves helped Curacao to secure their first World Cup point after playing out a goalless draw with Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E encounter here at the Kansas City Stadium on Sunday. Curacao, the smallest country to ever compete at the global finals, scripted an otherworldly story as Goalkeeper Room was the 15-save hero as they drew 0-0 with Ecuador.This is just the third goalless draw in 33 World Cup encounters between CONMEBOL and C…