Confirmed team news as Lionel Messi starts for World Cup opener

Confirmed team news as Lionel Messi starts for World Cup opener

Argentina open the defence of their World Cup crown tonight when they take on Algeria in Kansas City. Lionel Scaloni’s side, who also won the Copa America in 2024, are among the favourites to go deep once again but they won’t find it easy against an Algeria side that impressed during qualification. Recommended offer Bet…

Haaland bags first World Cup goal before Iraq hit back against Norway

Haaland bags first World Cup goal before Iraq hit back against Norway

Erling Haaland has scored on his very first appearance at the World Cup with Norway. In true Haaland fashion, the Manchester City striker wasted no time getting on the scoresheet, arriving in trademark fashion at the back post to bundle the ball home early against Iraq. It was his first goal at the tournament, but…

Report, result and goals as Mbappe stuns with World Cup brace

Report, result and goals as Mbappe stuns with World Cup brace

France came from a frustrating first-half display to begin their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal at MetLife Stadium, powered by a brilliant second-half response from Kylian Mbappe. Senegal were the better side before the break and squandered several chances to take control, but Les Bleus eventually found their rhythm after half-time,…

World Cup 2026 confirmed teams as Haaland starts, TV channel, live online stream and stats

World Cup 2026 confirmed teams as Haaland starts, TV channel, live online stream and stats

Iraq and Norway have named their starting teams for their Group I clash in Foxborough tonight. Having been drawn in a pool alongside 2018 winners France and African heavyweights Senegal, a win for either side here would provide a huge boost to their hopes of qualification. Recommended offer Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets…

Sloppy France almost punished by Senegal in cagey first half of World Cup opener

Sloppy France almost punished by Senegal in cagey first half of World Cup opener

France head into half-time drawing 0-0 with Senegal in their opening World Cup clash, but Les Bleus are lucky not to be behind. As one of the tournament favourites, Didier Deschamps’ men were expected to start fast, but instead they have been met by a well-drilled and dangerous Senegal side. The former AFON champions –…

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka stuns New Zealand to dent title defense

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka stuns New Zealand to dent title defense

Sri Lanka crippled New Zealand’s title defense at the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup with a comeback victory on Tuesday. Sri Lanka beat New Zealand for the first time in a World Cup after Nilakshika Silva and Kaushini Nuthyangana combined for an unbeaten 48 runs off 28 balls to reach the 151 target with two balls…

France v Senegal: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as 2018 champions get underway

France v Senegal: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as 2018 champions get underway

France, the World Cup winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, will start their quest for a third successive final when they play Senegal in New Jersey tonight. Recommended offer France v Senegal Super Boost 18+ GambleAware.org For New Customers. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon…

‘Very very important’: India’s spin coach reveals how Rohit Sharma remains crucial to Shubman Gill | Cricket News

‘Very very important’: India’s spin coach reveals how Rohit Sharma remains crucial to Shubman Gill | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow, India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Rohit Sharma amid renewed discussions over the veteran opener’s future. The 39-year-old has endured a dip in form recently and concerns have resurfaced because of his age, a recent hamstring…

Nilakshika Silva’s unbeaten fifty guides Sri Lanka to famous win over New Zealand | Cricket News

Nilakshika Silva’s unbeaten fifty guides Sri Lanka to famous win over New Zealand | Cricket News

Nilakshika Silva (X-Cricbuzz) Nilakshika Silva held her nerve with a superb unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka pulled off a memorable five-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand in Group 2 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday.The win marked Sri Lanka’s first success of the tournament…