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FIFA WC Golden Ball 2026: Mbappe Leads Generational Battle as New Stars Rise

09 Jun 2026 | 3:15 AM

New York, Jun 8 (UNI) The race for the adidas Golden Ball at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up as a high-voltage showdown between established superstars, emerging prodigies, and midfield architects set to define football's next era.

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UN Climate Secretariat warns of dangers of exteme heat at World Cup finals

08 Jun 2026 | 11:03 PM

Madrid, June 8 (UNI) The United Nations Climate Secretariat on Monday warned of the dangers posed by extreme heat to players, workers and supporters at the forthcoming World Cup finals. .

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Shahbaz, Karan impress with all-round show in Bengal T20 League

08 Jun 2026 | 11:02 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (UNI) Shahbaz Ahmed and Karan Lal produced dominant all-round performances to guide their respective teams to comfortable victories in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 match at the Eden Gardens here on Monday

In the day's first match, Shahbaz (4-15, 31 off 18) helped Shrachi Rarh Tigers outclass Sobisco Smashers Malda by 5 wickets.

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Spain coach Bermudez happy as win in Iceland will book Women's World Cup ticket

08 Jun 2026 | 10:27 PM

Madrid, June 8 (UNI) Spain women's national team coach Sonia Bermudez warned her side still has work to do if it wants to secure direct qualification to defend its title at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Spain's emphatic 4-0 win over England in Mallorca on Friday night saw Bermudez's side leapfrog England to the top of the group.

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Tuchel warms Bellingham still has work to do to assure World Cup start

08 Jun 2026 | 10:20 PM

New York, June 8 (UNI) England coach Thomas Tuchel says he is happy with Jude Bellingham's second-half display in its warm-up game against New Zealand on Saturday, but warns the Real Madrid midfielder still has work to do to assure a place in the 11 that will kick off its World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17.

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Ezzalzouli's knee injury makes him major doubt for World Cup finals

08 Jun 2026 | 10:16 PM

New York, June 8 (UNI) Morocco will be without one of its star players for the forthcoming .

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Bengal T20 League: Shahbaz' all-round show guides Rarh Tigers to win vs Smashers Malda

08 Jun 2026 | 9:48 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (UNI) Riding on Shahbaz Ahmed's dominant all-round show, Shrachi Rarh Tigers outclassed Sobisco Smashers Malda by 5 runs in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 match at the Eden Gardens here on Monday.

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Shrachi Rarh Tigers, Howrah Warriors continue winning run in Women’s Bengal T20 League

08 Jun 2026 | 9:43 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (UNI) Day 3 of the Women’s Bengal T20 League saw Shrachi Rarh Tigers and Adamas Howrah Warriors register convincing victories at the JU Salt Lake Stadium here on Monday.
In the first match of the day, Shrachi Rarh Tigers defeated Kolkata Royal Tigers by seven wickets after a dominant batting display.

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India’s Asian Games-bound archers in focus at Antalya World Cup

08 Jun 2026 | 9:34 PM

Antalya (Turkiye), June 8 (UNI) All 12 of India’s Asian Games 2026-bound archers, including compound ace Jyothi Surekha Vennam, will be in focus at the Archery World Cup 2026 Stage 3, which gets underway here on Tuesday. .

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India warm up for Women's T20WC with confident win

08 Jun 2026 | 9:18 PM

Cardiff, June 8 (UNI) India got into their stride in England, ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with a 26-run win over the West Indies in their opening warm-up match.

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World Yogasana Championships: Hosts India complete century of gold medals

08 Jun 2026 | 9:09 PM

Ahmedabad, June 8 (UNI) Hosts India signed off the inaugural World Yogasana Championships campaign with 114 medals that included a century of gold (102) to underline their domination at the EKA Arena here on Monday. .

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Colombia downs Jordan ahead of World Cup

08 Jun 2026 | 6:28 PM

San Diego (US), June 8 (UNI) Jhon Arias scored either side of halftime as Colombia beat Jordan 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup warmup.
Arias opened the scoring by running onto James Rodriguez's one-touch pass and calmly slotting his shot into the far corner on Sunday.
Palmeiras midfielder Arias doubled the advantage when he timed his run to perfection to head home following Santiago Arias' cross from the right wing.

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Mexico City races through World Cup's "last mile"

08 Jun 2026 | 6:00 PM

Mexico City, June 8 (UNI) As Mexico City counts down to the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, one phrase has moved from transport planning documents into public conversation: the "last mile." .

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FIFA World Cup: South Africa ready for Mexico test

08 Jun 2026 | 5:54 PM

Mexico City, June 8 (UNI) South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team must stick to its game plan and ignore the crowd when it faces co-host Mexico in Thursday's World Cup opener at the .

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FIFA World Cup Group K preview: Ronaldo's record sixth appearance headlines diverse group

08 Jun 2026 | 5:49 PM

Washington, June 8 (UNI) Cristiano Ronaldo's bid for a first FIFA World Cup title will be one of the major storylines in Group K bringing together Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo and debutant Uzbekistan. .

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