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Ayari scores twice, but one goal came with a personal pause. Sweden’s midfielder held back his celebration against Tunisia, honouring his Tunisian roots before later joining the party. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/fif… #FIFAWorldCup #Sweden #Tunisia #YasinAyari #Football

Why Sweden's Yasin Ayari Didn't Celebrate His Goal Against Tunisia

Yasin Ayari -- the son of a Tunisian father and a Moroccan mother -- chose not to celebrate his opener, briefly raising his hands in acknowledgement rather than joining the jubilant scenes around him.

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World Cup table gets its first shape. Germany, Sweden and USA make early moves as the 48-team race begins. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/fif… #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup #Football #Germany #Sweden

FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table And Team Standings

Points Table Of FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Japan fans win hearts again after the final whistle. They stayed back in Dallas to clean the stands after Japan’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/fif… #FIFAWorldCup #Japan #Netherlands #Football #WorldCup

FIFA World Cup: Japan Fans Clean Stadium, Win Hearts

Japan's fans once again captured the world's admiration after clearing thrash from the stands following their Group F match against the Netherlands on Sunday.

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Iran’s World Cup arrival comes with extra edge. Team Melli reached Los Angeles from Tijuana ahead of their Group G opener against New Zealand. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/fif… #FIFAWorldCup #Iran #NewZealand #Football #WorldCup

Iran team arrives in US for FIFA World Cup opener vs New Zealand

Iran's soccer team arrived in the United States for the first time at this World Cup on Sunday, landing at Los Angeles International Airport and holding a press conference on the same day that a...

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Sweden turn their opener into a five-goal statement. Ayari struck twice as Isak and Gyokeres also powered the Swedes to a 5-1 rout of Tunisia. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/fif… #FIFAWorldCup #Sweden #Tunisia #Football #WorldCup

FIFA World Cup: Five-star Sweden rout Tunisia in opener

Sweden trio Yasin Ayari, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres were all on target as they cruised to a 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey on Sunday.

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Amad Diallo breaks Ecuador hearts at the death. The 90th-minute winner gave Ivory Coast a 1-0 World Cup opening win in Philadelphia. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/fif… #FIFAWorldCup #IvoryCoast #Ecuador #AmadDiallo #Football

Amad Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador

Manchester United's Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute as Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador 1-0 in their World Cup Group E opener on Sunday.

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DR Congo land with World Cup swagger. The Leopards turned heads in Houston with leopard-print suits before facing Portugal. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/fif… #FIFAWorldCup #DRCongo #Portugal #Football #WorldCup

FIFA World Cup 2026: 'The Leopards' Arrive in Style

Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team, known as 'The Leopards', make a striking and stylish entrance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Japan refuse to blink in a Texas thriller. Daichi Kamada’s late equaliser rescued a 2-2 draw after the Netherlands twice took the lead. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/fif… #FIFAWorldCup #Japan #Netherlands #Football #WorldCup

Japan score late to hold Netherlands in Texas thriller

Japan showed their battling qualities to eke out a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup Group F opener on Sunday, as Hajime Moriyasu's side backed up their desire to make an impact at the...

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Germany’s 7-1 warning shot lands on World Cup opening night. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/202… #FIFAWorldCup #Germany #Curacao #Football #WorldCup

FIFA World Cup: Germany crush debutants Curacao 7-1 to win opener

Germany gave debutants Curacao a reality check, as the former champions won 7-1 to kick-start their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a big win.

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Messi’s sixth World Cup begins with a danger game. Argentina open their title defence against Algeria, a fearless side chasing a Saudi-style shock. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/202… #FIFAWorldCup #Argentina #Algeria #Messi

Argentina's title defence faces first test against fearless Algeria

Argentina start their bid for back-to-back World Cups on Tuesday with a side full of familiar faces from Qatar 2022, facing an Algerian team buoyed by warm-up wins and featuring a 20-year-old rising...

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Mbappe enters the World Cup spotlight with France watching closely. The France captain faces pressure over form and leadership, but teammates insist the criticism has gone too far ahead of the Senegal opener. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/202… #KylianMbappe #FIFAWorldCup

Kylian Mbappe Faces Immense Pressure Ahead Of World Cup Opener

Kylian Mbappe is under immense pressure and facing criticism regarding his recent performances and leadership ahead of France's World Cup opener. Despite a trophy-less season with Real Madrid, his...

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Nishan Velupillay steps onto football’s biggest stage. The Tamil-origin forward made his FIFA World Cup debut for Australia, coming on in their 2-0 win over Turkiye. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/tam… #NishanVelupillay #FIFAWorldCup #AustraliaFootball #Socceroos #TamilOrigin

Tamil-Origin Star Makes FIFA World Cup Debut

Indian-origin forward Nishan Velupillay made his FIFA World Cup debut for Australia on June 14, coming on in the second half of their 2-0 victory over Turkiye. The 25-year-old, whose journey from...

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Neeraj Chopra’s CWG spot now depends on one big throw. The Olympic champion is in India’s athletics squad, but must clear the AFI qualifying mark after returning from a back injury. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/nee… #NeerajChopra #CommonwealthGames #CWG2026 #JavelinThrow

Neeraj Chopra's CWG Berth Hinges on Fitness and Qualification Standard

Neeraj Chopra has been included in India's 32-member Commonwealth Games athletics squad, subject to achieving the AFI qualification mark after recovering from a back injury. The Olympic champion is...

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India’s recurve pair just pulled off a World Cup stunner. Dhiraj Bommadevara and 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod beat Olympic champions South Korea in straight sets to claim mixed team gold in Antalya. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/dhi… #IndianArchery #DhirajBommadevara #KumkumMohod

Indian archers shock Olympic champs to win gold

Indian archers Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod secured a historic recurve mixed team gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkey, by defeating reigning Olympic champions South...

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Knicks title joy turns into Times Square chaos. A World Cup shuttle bus was set on fire, buses were damaged and a teenager was shot in the foot as celebrations erupted after New York’s historic NBA win. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/wor… #NewYorkKnicks #TimesSquare

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win

A World Cup bus was set alight and a teenager suffered a gunshot wound during chaotic scenes in Midtown Manhattan as thousands of basketball fans poured into the streets late on Saturday to celebrate...

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#ParulChaudhary just raised the bar again for Indian distance running. A 15:04.26 finish in Nice gave her a new 5000m #NationalRecord, second place at Meeting Nikaia 2026, and a statement Asian Games qualifier. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/par… #IndianAthletics #5000m

Parul Chaudhary Sets New National Record In 5000m

India's Parul Chaudhary has set a new national record in the women's 5000m event, clocking 15:04.26 to finish second at the Meeting Nikaia 2026. This performance also secured her qualification for...

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A Games dream now comes with its own bill. Pakistan’s top table tennis players have reportedly been told to fund their own Asian Games trip, from air tickets to daily expenses. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/pak… #PakistanSports #TableTennis #AsianGames #SportsFunding

Pakistan Table Tennis Players Asked To Fund Asian Games Trip

Pakistan's top table tennis players are dismayed after the national federation asked them to arrange their own funds for participating in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, citing a lack of grants...

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Forty-eight teams. Sixteen cities. One table everyone will keep refreshing. The 2026 World Cup race is underway, with Scotland, Mexico and Australia already making early moves in the group standings. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/fif… #Football #TeamStandings #PointsTable

FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table And Team Standings

Points Table Of FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Fifty-three years of pain. Jalen Brunson just ended it with 45. The Knicks stormed back again, beat the Spurs 94-90, and turned New York into a championship city for the first time since 1973. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/new… #NewYorkKnicks #NBAFinals #NBAChampions

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA Championship since 1973

The New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 90-94. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 45 points, securing the best-of-seven NBA Finals in five...

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Scotland waited 36 years. John McGinn needed one deflection. The Tartan Army finally had its World Cup roar as Scotland edged Haiti 1-0 and jumped to the top of Group C. Read More: rediff.com/sports/report/fif… #Scotland #Haiti #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #JohnMcGinn #TartanArmy

Scotland edge past Haiti for first World Cup win in 36 years

Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in a World Cup Group C match, with John McGinn scoring the winning goal. This victory marks Scotland's first win in the tournament since 1990, placing them at the top of...

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