FIFA World Cup 2026 referee Rob Dieperink dies weeks after tournament removal

Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, weeks after being removed from FIFA's World Cup 2026 officiating panel. FIFA and the Dutch Football Association paid tribute to the experienced official, whose cause of death has not been disclosed.

from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/aXxDGYQ

Read More

1st ODI: All-round Axar Patel guides India to six-wicket win over England, takes 1-0 series lead

Axar Patel took four wickets to help bowl England out for 258 and then scored an unbeaten 57 as India registered a six-wicket win in the first ODI at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday.  

from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/GKMFlAr

Read More

Lionel Messi on cusp of history, set to face England for first time at FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal

During the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal against England, Lionel Messi, the Argentine legend will finally face England for the first time in his storied senior international career.  

from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/nghCMzO

Read More

Alexander Sorloth targeted with online abuse after Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 exit

Alexander Sorloth has been subjected to a torrent of hostile social media messages - including extreme digital harassment and death threats - after Norway’s heartbreaking 2-1 extra-time loss to England in the quarter-finals on Saturday.  

from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/PtGAhcv

Read More

Yastika Bhatia creates history, becomes second Indian left-hander after Sourav Ganguly to...

With her impressive hundred during the historic one-off Test against England, Yastika Bhatia, Indian wicketkeeper-batter, joined former India captain Sourav Ganguly for a rare record.   

from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/GPnr5Fh

Read More

Jannik Sinner defeats Alexander Zverev to win back-to-back Wimbledon titles

This victory over Alexander Zverev marked Jannik Sinner's second consecutive title at the All England Club and the fifth Grand Slam trophy of his career.  

from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/ezU3CtL

Read More

'Every nation should be allowed to dream': Gianni Infantino hints at 64-team FIFA World Cup in 2030

The 2026 World Cup, being staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, is the first to feature 48 teams, up from the 32-team format used in every edition from 1998 to 2022.  

from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/YNatcZx

Read More

South Africa footballer Jayden Adams dies at 25, weeks after FIFA World Cup 2026 appearance

Jayden Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group-stage matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Bafana Bafana progressed to the knockout rounds. He was an unused substitute in their 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Canada in the Round of 32.  

from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/PHFTL65

Read More

India's predicted playing XI for 5th T20I vs England: Sanju Samson IN, Tilak Varma OUT; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to...; check full lineup

With England having clinched the five-match T20I, the 5th T20I at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on July 11 offers Team India a chance to experiment, restore confidence, and address selection debates heading into future assignments. Here's India's predicted playing XI for 5th T20I:  

from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/HIOxrum

Read More

FIFA World Cup 2026, Spain vs Belgium QF live streaming: When and where to watch Lamine Yamal's match in India?

The clash with Spain is Belgium's third quarter-final in four World Cups and fourth overall; the Red Devils beat La Roja at this stage in 1986 and Brazil in 2018, sandwiching a loss to Argentina in 2014. Here are the live streaming details for the match.  

from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/N3Imoen

Read More

'Won't allow this defeat to discourage us...': Mohamed Ouahbi backs Morocco's bright future despite FIFA WC 2026 quarter-final exit

France booked their place in the semi-finals after second-half goals ended Morocco's hopes at Boston Stadium. Kylian Mbappe played a key role as Les Bleus once again proved too strong for the African side, having also knocked them out in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals.  

from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/mvBTkEz

Read More