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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.