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Lionel Messi came off the bench to score as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in their final Group J match. The goal extended his unprecedented World Cup scoring streak to seven matches and kept Argentina perfect.

Lionel Scaloni made nine changes, yet Argentina controlled proceedings throughout

Giovani Lo Celso opened scoring with a curling free-kick in 19 minutes

Lautaro Martinez converted a VAR-awarded penalty for his first tournament goal

Messi scripts history as first player to score in seven straight World Cup matches

Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to complete the World Cup group stage with three wins from three. Messi came off the bench to score his 19th tournament goal as the holders set up a Round of 32 tie with Cape Verde.

Scaloni rotated heavily, making nine changes after qualification was already secured

Lo Celso broke the deadlock with a precise 20-yard free-kick

Martinez converted a VAR-awarded penalty for his first World Cup goal

Argentina finish group stage unbeaten as Messi makes scoring return off the bench

Colombia held Portugal to a goalless draw in Miami to finish first in Group K. The result sent both sides into the round of 32, with Portugal advancing as runners-up.

Colombia needed only a draw in Miami to secure first place

Portugal required victory but settled for runners-up spot on four points

Davinson Sánchez thought he had scored late before offside cancelled celebrations

FIFA World Cup 2026: Colombia hold Portugal to goalless draw to top Group K

Yuto Nagatomo became the first Asian player to feature in five FIFA World Cups as Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden. The result sent both sides into the Round of 32, with Japan finishing the group stage unbeaten.

Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 to advance from Group F together

Daizen Maeda scored after neat interplay with Sugawara, Doan and Ueda

Anthony Elanga levelled swiftly, curling past Zion Suzuki in the 62nd minute

Japan's Nagatomo becomes first Asian to play in five FIFA World Cups

Badarpur's Monojit Deb won gold in the under-18 boys' 63 kg right-hand category at the BCAI National Arm Wrestling Championship in Bengaluru. The 18-year-old said the title is only a first step as he now aims for the World Championships.

Floods in 2024 and board exams delayed his national debut

He discovered arm wrestling in Class 10 after watching a local tournament

With no Badarpur facility, he built makeshift equipment and trained independently

'National Gold is just the beginning': Assam's Monojit Deb sets his sights on World Arm Wrestling Championship

The World Cup 2026 attendance record fell during Ecuador's 2-1 win over Germany in New Jersey. The upset sent Ecuador into the Round of 32 and added a dramatic edge to the milestone.

The tournament crossed 3,605,357 spectators during the Group E match

FIFA said the new benchmark was achieved after only 56 matches

Germany scored inside two minutes, with Sane's goal surviving VAR scrutiny

World Cup 2026 breaks all-time attendance record as Ecuador stun Germany

Japan and Sweden played out a 1-1 draw in their final Group F match at Dallas Stadium. The result sent both teams into the World Cup round of 32, while Japan stayed unbeaten and the Netherlands finished top.

Japan controlled possession early but found Sweden's defence hard to break

Both teams suffered first-half injury blows with defenders forced off

Keito Nakamura went closest before the break, denied by Zetterstrom

Japan, Sweden reach World Cup round of 32 after stalemate

The BCCI paid tribute to India's 1983 World Cup-winning team on the 43rd anniversary of the Lord's final. The post revisited a victory that reshaped Indian cricket and inspired generations.

India defended 183 at Lord's to beat West Indies by 43 runs

Kris Srikkanth top-scored with 38 after India were bowled out

West Indies slumped from 57 for three to 76 for six

43 years on, BCCI remembers India's 1983 World Cup triumph that transformed cricket

Gilberto Mora became Mexico's youngest World Cup starter in the Group A match against Czechia. The 17-year-old's inclusion set a national record and marked another milestone in his rise.

Mora started for Mexico aged just 17 years and 253 days

The midfielder set a new national record during the Czechia match

Opta ranked him sixth among youngest men's World Cup starters

Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora becomes country's youngest World Cup starter

Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to seal top spot in Group C as Neymar returned late from injury. Vinicius Junior's brace and Brazil's dominant display underlined their growing World Cup challenge.

Carlo Ancelotti's side finished with seven points after an assured group campaign

Scott McKenna's early error gifted Rayan the chance to assist Vinicius

A VAR review denied Vinicius before he struck again in stoppage time

Neymar returns as Brazil storm into World Cup knockout stage

Lionel Messi turned 39 on June 24, marking another milestone in a glittering career. His records, trophies and six World Cup appearances underline his enduring influence across generations.

Messi rose from Rosario to Barcelona and debuted for seniors in 2004

He scored 672 goals for Barcelona and won 10 La Liga titles

At PSG, he added two Ligue 1 titles before leaving in 2023

Lionel Messi turns 39: Career defined by records, trophies and longevity

Luka Modric made his 200th international appearance as Croatia beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto. The result gave Croatia their first points in Group L and kept their knockout hopes alive.

Modric became Croatia's first player to complete 200 international appearances

The milestone came almost 20 years after his senior debut in 2006

Ante Budimir scored after the break to seal Croatia's first points

Luka Modric becomes fourth player to reach 200 international caps; joins Messi, Ronaldo

The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has appointed former Assam cricketer Anshuman Bhagawati as its new Cricket Strategy and Technical Consultant for a period of three years.

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Assam Cricket Association appoints Anshuman Bhagawati as Cricket Strategy and Technical Consultant

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in their Group K match at Houston Stadium. The win lifted Portugal after their opening draw and added more World Cup records to Ronaldo's career.

Portugal dominated possession and outclassed Uzbekistan after their opening draw

Ronaldo struck in the sixth minute and added another before half-time

His brace took him past Eusebio as Portugal's top World Cup scorer

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Messi's World Cup age record in Portugal's 5-0 win

Mansukh Mandaviya marked International Olympic Day by highlighting Olympic values and India's sporting transformation. Jay Shah backed the IOC's campaign and said cricket can unite and inspire people worldwide.

Mandaviya said Olympic values continue to inspire millions across the globe

He linked India's sporting transformation to sustained policy support and participation

Shah endorsed the IOC's campaign for health, wellbeing and community engagement

Olympic Day: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hails India's sporting growth, Jay Shah backs IOC initiative

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to reach the Round of 32. His four goals in two World Cup matches set a new national mark and extended a remarkable scoring run.

Marcus Holmgren Pedersen gave Norway a 43rd-minute lead before the interval

Ismaila Sarr scored twice for Senegal but they remained pointless

The striker now has 59 goals from 52 appearances for Norway

Haaland's brace sends Norway through and rewrites World Cup record books

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Texas to reach the World Cup knockouts. The brace took him past Miroslav Klose's marks and extended his run of tournament records.

Messi scored in the 38th minute after Almada's dummy opened space

He added a stoppage-time second to complete Argentina's 2-0 win

Messi missed an early penalty, while Austria pressed hard before half-time

Messi breaks Klose's World Cup records as Argentina reach knockout stage

Iran held Belgium to a goalless draw and left a handwritten message for supporters. The result kept Team Melli in contention and underlined their gratitude to fans.

Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves and earned Superior Player honours

Nathan Ngoy was sent off in 66th minute, leaving Belgium short

Iran now sit second in Group G with two points

Iran leave heartfelt note for fans after gritty World Cup draw with Belgium

Neymar has returned to training and could feature for Brazil against Scotland. His availability would boost Brazil as they push for a place in the last 16.

The forward missed Brazil's first two matches because of a calf injury

He stayed in New Jersey while the squad travelled to Philadelphia

Outdoor drills included fitness work and ball sessions during rehabilitation

Neymar raises hopes of Brazil comeback after returning to training

Lamine Yamal scored as Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their Group H match. The win sent Spain top of the group and revived their campaign after the opening draw.

Yamal scored in the 10th minute after a neat Oyarzabal setup

Oyarzabal struck twice before half-time as Spain overwhelmed Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia struggled defensively, with Oyarzabal also hitting the crossbar

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain's Lamine Yamal becomes eighth-youngest goalscorer ever

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday, June 21 announced India’s squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, marking the return of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the 50-over setup for the first time since January.



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