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David hat-trick as Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup finals win

Qatar finish with nine men as hosts move top of Group B

Published 19 Jun, 2026 11:29am

David hat-trick as Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup finals win

Mexico edge South Korea to win Group A, secure home last-32 tie

Mexico edge South Korea to win Group A, secure home last-32 tie

Veteran cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed passes away at 88

Veteran cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed passes away at 88

Kane draws level with Lineker as England outgun Croatia

Kane draws level with Lineker as England outgun Croatia

Mexico City turns yellow as Colombian fans make Azteca feel like home

Mexico City turns yellow as Colombian fans make Azteca feel like home

Fatima Sana’s all-round brilliance in vain as South Africa edge Pakistan

Fatima Sana’s all-round brilliance in vain as South Africa edge Pakistan

Taiwan criticises China's 'irrelevant' World Cup viewing offer

Taiwan criticises China's 'irrelevant' World Cup viewing offer

Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday's man

Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday's man

Saudi Arabia unveils Wimbledon-style tennis centre in Qiddiya City

Saudi Arabia unveils Wimbledon-style tennis centre in Qiddiya City

Lionel Messi: Every World Cup match now feels like a bonus

Lionel Messi: Every World Cup match now feels like a bonus

Zidane Iqbal becomes first player of Pakistani heritage to play World Cup

Zidane Iqbal becomes first player of Pakistani heritage to play World Cup

Pakistan makes the World Cup ball — even if it can't qualify for the tournament

Pakistan makes the World Cup ball — even if it can't qualify for the tournament

Messi hat-trick equals goalscoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

Messi hat-trick equals goalscoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars

Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars

40-year-old keeper Vozinha in tears after being named player-of-the-match

Reuters

Iran draw with New Zealand amid protests and political tension at World Cup opener

Iran draw with New Zealand amid protests and political tension at World Cup opener

Match marked by rallies, pre-revolution flags and divisions among Iranian American fans

Reuters

Iran team arrive in US as peace deal coincides with World Cup clash

Iran team arrive in US as peace deal coincides with World Cup clash

Squad lands in Los Angeles for opening match against New Zealand amid historic breakthrough

Reuters

Norway's Haaland aiming to extend his goal-scoring rampage against Iraq

Norway's Haaland aiming to extend his goal-scoring rampage against Iraq

Prolific striker leads Norway's bid for a winning return to football's biggest stage

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Pakistan crushed by India in Women's T20 World Cup clash

Pakistan crushed by India in Women's T20 World Cup clash

Mandhana's 68 and Deepti Sharma's five-wicket haul power India to victory in Birmingham as Pakistan is bowled out for 106 in pursuit of 171

Web Desk

Morocco expose Brazil flaws but settle for draw in World Cup clash

Morocco expose Brazil flaws but settle for draw in World Cup clash

Morocco impress with pace and organisation, exposing Brazil’s defensive weaknesses

Reuters

Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw

Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw

Last-gasp equaliser sparks celebrations after Embolo penalty puts the Swiss in control

Reuters

No central contract for underperforming players, warns PCB chief

No central contract for underperforming players, warns PCB chief

Five contract categories to be introduced; Younis Khan, Hafeez among experts being brought on board

Web Desk

Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup

Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup

Ancelotti's Brazil open campaign against Morocco as Scotland end 27-year World Cup wait

AFP

Ghana files protest as Canada bars Partey from World Cup opener

Ghana files protest as Canada bars Partey from World Cup opener

Accra says denial of visa for rape-accused midfielder raises fundamental questions of fairness

AFP

US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start

US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start

Balogun scores twice as hosts make flying start in Group D; Pulisic injury causes concern

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