Norway marked their return to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year absence with an impressive 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I. Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut, while Leo Østigård and a late own goal completed the scoring. The win moves Norway level with France on three points and sets up a potentially decisive group-stage showdown between Haaland and Kylian Mbappé later in the tournament.from Sports News: Cricket Live Scorecard, Latest Cricket News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/60uob4j
India's 72nd Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha, who once appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati and won Rs 4.8 lakh has secured India's final spot for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The Kolkata player overcame years of financial struggles and family sacrifices to reach the top. Now pursuing an MBA, the Commonwealth classical chess champion is set to compete alongside stars like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.
Kylian Mbappé’s 2026 World Cup campaign is already rewriting record books after his brace against Senegal in France’s Group I opener. At just 27, the France captain became his nation’s all-time leading scorer and moved past Just Fontaine as their top World Cup scorer. He now sits among the tournament’s greatest marksmen, closing in on Ronaldo and Miroslav Klose in the all-time list while chasing multiple historic milestones still within reach.
Romelu Lukaku's dramatic 23-second impact off the bench saved Belgium from an opening World Cup upset, securing a 1-1 draw against a spirited Egypt. Despite trailing to Emam Ashour's goal, the Red Devils, heavily reliant on veterans, narrowly avoided a shock defeat. Coach Rudi Garcia stressed the need for improvement ahead of their crucial match against Iran.
A dramatic Tri-Nation A Series match between India A and Sri Lanka A saw confusion over a Super Over due to fading light, with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi involved in heated exchanges with umpires and a Sri Lankan player. Sri Lanka A ultimately won the Super Over after a thrilling contest.
Japan secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener, thanks to Daichi Kamada's late header. The Samurai Blue fought back twice after the Dutch took the lead, showcasing their resilience. This result leaves Group F wide open as both teams begin their campaigns with a point.
Mandhana scored 68 off 44 balls and shared a 91-run partnership with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (36 off 35 balls) after India were reduced to 18 for 2 early in the innings. Richa Ghosh then added 34 off 17 balls to give India a strong finish.
West Indies delivered a stunning upset, defeating defending champions New Zealand by seven wickets in their Women's T20 World Cup opener. A brilliant unbeaten 90 from Shemaine Campbelle and Aaliyah Alleyne's crucial four-wicket haul were instrumental in chasing down 163 with just one ball remaining, avenging their previous semifinal loss.
Nayeem was travelling in an auto-rickshaw near the Lalkhan Bazar area after arriving from Dhaka airport, according to a ESPNCricinfo report. 
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a brilliant century against India. He credited India coach Gautam Gambhir for his improved batting approach. Gurbaz had a conversation with Gambhir after a Test match loss. Gambhir offered advice on shot selection. Gurbaz implemented these suggestions during his innings. His century was a highlight despite Afghanistan's team total.
Football fans at the Mexico City stadium were amused by South African players' bewildered expressions during a FIFA World Cup match. A VAR announcement left them confused, reminding Indian fans of a similar viral moment involving cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The incident occurred during the Mexico vs South Africa clash, highlighting a shared moment of bewilderment across sports.