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France-Spain acid test: Football world Aawaits World Cup's 'early final'
France-Spain acid test: Football world Aawaits World Cup's 'early final'
FIFA World Cup 2026

France-Spain acid test: Football world Aawaits World Cup's 'early final'

Spain secured their ticket to the semifinals after defeating Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following this breathtaking victory at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Luis de la Fuente's men are now one step closer to the title. However, their toughest test awaits them in the final four against current runners-up, France. Many are already calling this clash between the two European football powerhouses the 'final before the final'.

Merino's magic: Replicating his father's iconic celebration
Merino's magic: Replicating his father's iconic celebration
FIFA World Cup 2026

Merino's magic: Replicating his father's iconic celebration

Just two minutes after coming off the bench, Mikel Merino changed the course of the match. The 30-year-old midfielder secured Spain's place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals with a dramatic 88th-minute match-winning goal, sealing a 2-1 victory over Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. His celebration after the goal grabbed equal attention. Running around the corner flag, he recreated his father's iconic celebration from three decades ago, delivering an emotionally charged moment.

Bangladesh fined for slow-over rate in Harare
Bangladesh fined for slow-over rate in Harare
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Bangladesh fined for slow-over rate in Harare

Bangladesh have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second Men’s ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday.

Sadio Mané announces his international retirement
Sadio Mané announces his international retirement
FIFA World Cup 2026

Sadio Mané announces his international retirement

A few days after Senegal’s cruel elimination in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup (2-3) against Belgium, Sadio Mané announced that he was bringing his Senegal career to an end in a statement published by the Senegalese outlet Le Quotidien.

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