Lionel Messi made unwanted history at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first player to miss two penalties in the same tournament. The Argentina captain’s spot kick was saved by Egypt’s Mostafa Shobeir during their round-of-16 clash in Atlanta.
India faces a must-win in the third T20I vs England at Trent Bridge today after losing the second match. Captain Shreyas Iyer seeks his first series win amid scrutiny over team balance and overseas performance, while England’s Harry Brook aims to extend his 1-0 lead.
Messi, 39, seeks to extend his record 20 World Cup goals in Atlanta, while Salah, 34, leads Egypt aiming to advance. Both legends clash for a knockout berth, with one potentially facing their final tournament match.
Afghanistan Cricket Board mourns the passing of former fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who died in India on Tuesday at age 38 after a prolonged illness. A pioneer of Afghan pace bowling, he helped the national team rise on the international stage.
Belgium stunned the United States 4-1 in Seattle, ending the co-hosts' World Cup 2026 run. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as clinical finishing overpowered American possession. The Red Devils advance to face Spain in the quarter-finals, with Matt Freese's costly error sealing the stunning defeat.
Folarin Balogun starts for the US in a fiery World Cup Round of 16 clash with Belgium, after FIFA controversially suspended his red-card ban. A furious UEFA condemned the decision, sparking protests as the tournament co-hosts chase historic revenge.
At 40, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became a World Cup breakout star with 18 saves, stunning Spain and Argentina. Now a free agent, he reportedly draws strong interest from Inter Miami to join Lionel Messi, plus Brazilian clubs.
UK MP Noah Law urges FIFA to delay Jarell Quansah's red card suspension, citing Folarin Balogun's lifted ban. Quansah's England dismissal against Mexico sparks controversy over inconsistent FIFA rulings ahead of the quarter-final clash with Norway.
India drops Sanju Samson from T20I squad for Zimbabwe series amid poor form, with Shreyas Iyer as captain. Three players earn maiden call-ups: Ashok Sharma, Yash Thakur, and Prabhsimran Singh. The three-match series starts July 23 in Harare.
Joe Root’s steady climb past 14,114 Test runs brings Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record of 15,921 into striking distance. Unlike past challengers, Root leads at age 35, making the chase real. England’s packed schedule offers him over 1,800 runs to potentially break history.