Morocco footballer Achraf Hakimi to face trial over rape allegation
Morocco international footballer Achraf Hakimi is set to face trial after a French court decided there was sufficient evidence to proceed with a rape allegation against him.
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Death-over drama costs Bangladesh T20 series defeat against Australia
Bangladesh fell short by seven runs in a closely fought second T20I in Chattogram as Australia secured the series with a tense victory defending 196.
Changes expected against Haiti, how Brazil may line up
After a disappointing draw against Morocco, Brazil will look to bounce back when they face Haiti in their second group match at 6:30 am Bangladesh time on Saturday, June 20, in Philadelphia.
Nothing to lose against Brazil: Haiti coach
Haiti head coach Sébastien Migné has said his side have “nothing to lose and everything to gain” as they prepare to face five-time world champions Brazil in their second World Cup Group C match.
Asia no longer just making up numbers at World Cup
For years, the FIFA World Cup has been an unforgiving stage for Asian teams. While occasional giant-killing acts captured global attention, they were often dismissed as one-off surprises rather than evidence of a broader shift in football's balance of power. Asian nations arrived at World Cups hoping to compete; few were expected to genuinely challenge.
Mexico book Round-of-32 spot with hard-fought win over South Korea
Mexico became the first nation to secure a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea in Group A at Estadio Guadalajara. Following their opening 2-0 win over South Africa, the hosts moved to six points from two matches, guaranteeing a top-two finish in the group.
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