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Neymar Jr. celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Scotland (Photo: Reuters)
FIFA World Cup 2026: Neymar calls Messi "great friend" after Brazil qualify for Round of 32

Jun 25, 2026

Brazil star Neymar lavished praise on Argentina captain Lionel Messi, describing him as a "great friend" and expressing his affection for the football icon following his side's qualification for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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From left to right - Roberto Carlos, Kaka, Cafu, Bebeto, Rivaldo, Ronaldo Nazario. (Photo: X/@KAKA)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Kaka's nostalgic "Vaaaaaaaamos Brasil" posts go viral after Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland

Jun 25, 2026
South Africa's Thapelo Maseko celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa Government hails Bafana Bafana for reaching knockout stage

Jun 25, 2026
Mexican players celebrate the career of Memo Ochoa after winning their 3rd group game (Photo/@miseleccionmx)

FIFA World Cup 2026: President Claudia Sheinbaum praises Mexico after 3-0 win over Czech Republic

Jun 25, 2026
Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa celebrates after the match against Czech Republic (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico pay tribute to goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa after 3-0 win over Czech Republic

Jun 25, 2026
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi applauds their fans after the match against Haiti (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Hakimi says "ready for more" after Morocco seal Round of 32 spot

Jun 25, 2026
Brazil's President Lula and staff celebrate after Brazil reach round of 32 (Photo/@LulaOficial)

FIFA World Cup 2026: President Lula hails Brazil after 3-0 win over Scotland

Jun 25, 2026
Brazil's Endrick celebrates after the match against Scotland. (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Endrick expresses gratitude after Brazil seals Round of 32 spot

Jun 25, 2026

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Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri (Photo: ZEE5)

FIFA World Cup 2026: "Just watch and enjoy," says Sunil Chhetri; reflects on Messi, Ronaldo and WC highlights

Jun 25, 2026

Reflecting on the performances of the world's leading forwards, Chhetri said the tournament's marquee names have all risen to the occasion.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino. (File Photo: ANI)

FIFA suspends All Nepal Football Association with until further notice

Jun 25, 2026

FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with immediate effect and until further notice, dealing a major blow to football in the country.
Kapil Dev-led India lifted historic 1983 ODI World Cup at Lord's by defeating the West Indies. (Photo: X/@BCCI)

"Victory that inspired generations": BCCI pays tribute to India's 1983 World Cup triumph

Jun 25, 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday paid tribute to India's historic 1983 World Cup triumph, calling it "the victory that inspired generations," as the country marked the anniversary of its maiden ODI World Cup title.
Brazil's Neymar Jr. celebrates after the match against Scotland (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: "Group wants to win," says Neymar after Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland

Jun 25, 2026
South Korea's Park Jin-Seop in action with South Africa's Evidence Makgopa. (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa beat South Korea1-0 to reach knockout stage for first time

Jun 25, 2026
Mexico's Guillermo Martinez and Cesar Montes in action with Czech Republic's Lukas Cerv. (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico cruises into Round of 32 with 3-0 win over Czech Republic

Jun 25, 2026
Brazil's Casemiro during FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Scotland (Photo: X/@Casemiro)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Casemiro celebrates as Brazil seal knockout berth

Jun 25, 2026
Indian Fencer Tejas Manoj Patil

"Preparations start immediately": Indian Fencer Tejas Manoj Patil on upcoming World Championship

Jun 25, 2026
Jai Moondra (Photo/instagram/Leinster Cricket Club)

Rajasthan's Jai Moondra earns Ireland call-up for T20I series against India

Jun 25, 2026
India's Jyothi Yarraji (File Photo/ANI)

Anushka Yadav, Dev Meena set national records at 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics C'ships, Jyothi Yarraji wins 100m hurdles event

Jun 25, 2026
Gilberto Mora (Photo: Instagram/gil_morita)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Gilberto Mora becomes Mexico's youngest-ever World Cup starter

Jun 25, 2026
Norway team do the traditional rowing celebration with their fans after winning the match against Senegal (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: "Never going to do it," says Sweden's Lagerbielke on Norway's Viking Row celebration

Jun 25, 2026
Kapil Dev being handed the 1983 World Cup trophy (Photo: X/@ICC)

On this day 43 years ago, India lifted 1983 World Cup trophy at Lord's to mark a defining moment in nation's cricket history

Jun 25, 2026
Morocco's Gessime Yassine celebrating with Soufiane Rahimi (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco edge spirited Haiti 4-2 to seal round of 32 spot

Jun 25, 2026
Neymar Jr. (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Neymar makes long-awaited return for Brazil, features in his 4th World Cup

Jun 25, 2026
Vinicius Jr. (middle) celebrating with Brazil teammates (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vinicius' brace, Cunha goal help Brazil defeat Scotland by 3-0

Jun 25, 2026
Brazil's Vinicius Junior (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vinicius Jr joins Brazil greats after scoring in first three World Cup matches

Jun 25, 2026
Switzerland's Ruben Vargas (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland edge Canada 2-1, both progress to knockouts from Group B

Jun 24, 2026