- FIFA World Cup: Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown July 4, 2026Arias struck in the 14th minute, guiding home a cross from substitute Luis Suarez, and Colombia’s disciplined defence did the rest as Nestor Lorenzo’s side extended their unbeaten run
- FIFA World Cup: Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last-16 July 4, 2026The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium but ended up with just Jhon Arias's early goal to show for their superiority
- When Hyderabad loved and lost the beautiful game July 4, 2026In a different era, Hyderabad was a powerhouse of football with players like Peter Thangaraj, Tulsidas Balaram, Syed Abdul Rahim, Victor Amalraj and a host of other kicking ball and making their mark. The peak of that success story was in the 1950s
- FIFA 2026: Cape Verde threaten upset before Argentina beat World Cup underdog 3-2 in extra time thriller July 4, 2026The tiny African nation put on a fight for the ages with stunning goals against the World Champion, but its fairytale run ends in the Round of 32
- Argentina vs Cabo Verde, FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Highlights: Argentina wins 3-2 after extra time thriller July 4, 2026Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal, and the tiny African nation shocked the World Champion with stunning goals, but Argentina eventually survived
- What is next for Kramnik after chess legend handed two-year ban by FIDE? July 4, 2026Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik has been banned by FIDE for two years, with the second year suspended, over unethical conduct linked to public cheating allegations against players including David Navara and Daniel Naroditsky. FIDE cited bullying, unjustified accusations and procedural violations. Kramnik has vowed to appeal the ruling.
- Jhon Arias strike sends Colombia into FIFA World Cup Round of 16 July 4, 2026Jhon Arias' early goal propelled Colombia to a 1-0 victory over Ghana, securing their spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Despite an early injury to Jhon Córdoba, Colombia dominated, with Luis Suárez providing the assist for Arias' decisive strike. Colombia's strong defensive performance and attacking flair have positioned them as ser […]
- Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive: 'India is a chess powerhouse but still far from becoming esports hub' July 4, 2026Ahead of the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess LAN Finals in Mumbai on Saturday, Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi spoke to TimesofIndia.com about his journey through the qualifiers, India's growing stature in world chess, and the evolving relationship between chess and esports. Reflecting on a near-elimination scare, Vidit backed India's dedicated EWC path […]
- 'We knew this would be very tough': Messi admits Cabo Verde pushed Argentina to the limit July 4, 2026Defending champions Argentina narrowly escaped a major upset, defeating debutants Cabo Verde 3-2 in extra time to advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Lionel Messi opened the scoring, but Cabo Verde fought back twice. An own goal ultimately sealed Argentina's victory, with Messi acknowledging the tough challenge and praising his opponents […]
- 'This is India's moment': Why the nation of 1.4 billion now has a dedicated pathway to Esports World Cup July 4, 2026India has secured a permanent qualification pathway to the Esports World Cup through the India Rising initiative, a collaboration between JioBLAST, Chess.com and the EWC Foundation. Leveraging the country's chess dominance and massive gaming market, the initiative aims to create a long-term pipeline for Indian talent. On Saturday, using this pathway, Gr […]
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal rues missed goal, but Spain on a roll! July 4, 2026Spain’s teen forward Lamine, 18, says though he wanted to add name to scoresheet in dominant 3-0 win over Austria, main motive is to progress further and clinch trophy
- 'Modric is a football legend who still plays with incredible quality': Ronaldo July 4, 2026After the final whistle, Ronaldo, 41, shared a warm, extended hug with his former Real Madrid teammate, congratulating him on an illustrious international career
- Josko Gvardiol's denied equaliser helps Portugal secure place in round of 16 July 4, 2026Goncalo Ramos’s stoppage-time strike and VAR’s denial of Croatia’s stoppage-time equaliser due to Snickometer variation send Portugal into last-16 with 2-1 win; skipper Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored the equaliser, admits the match was a test of nerves even as he tried to stay positive
- 'I’m a happier man because of Kim': Lewis Hamilton July 4, 2026F1 and Ferrari superstar Lewis tells fans that his recent success on track is due to relationship with model Kardashian
- Jasprit Bumrah's wife Sanjana is pretty in pink July 4, 2026Sanjana posted this picture, donning a lovely pink dress, to her 2.2mn Instagram followers. She captioned the post: “Back in the studio”
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