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New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh, the first Sikh footballer to play at a FIFA World Cup, hopes his historic appearance will inspire more players of Indian and South Asian heritage to reach football's biggest stage.
The News Flicker·June 19, 2026
Pacer Ashok Sharma joins the India A squad for the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka. He replaces Yudhvir Singh who suffered a shoulder injury. Sharma impressed with his pace during the IPL. India A has lost its last two matches in the series. The updated squad…
The News Flicker·June 16, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Several hundred Iranian Americans protested outside Iran’s first World Cup match Monday, calling for change in Tehran and waving the prerevolution lion-and-sun flag.
The News Flicker·June 16, 2026
The coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand. Coach Amir Ghalenoei didn’t say who…
The News Flicker·June 16, 2026
It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on Earth to make his World Cup debut. The long, long wait was worth every fleeting second. Vozinha recorded seven saves Monday, holding Spain’s star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw. Vozinha was e…
The News Flicker·June 15, 2026
Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday. Fighters from around the world joined the celebration, marking a unique moment for the sport. The event, called Freedom 250, featured seven fights and celebrated the 250th annivers…
The News Flicker·June 14, 2026
Days before the U.S. Senate runoff in Georgia, President Donald Trump has made an endorsement. The president is backing Mike Collins, a second-term congressman, over former football coach Derek Dooley in Tuesday's election. Trump is putting his stamp of appro…
The News Flicker·June 14, 2026
Check out the complete head-to-head record, T20I stats, and previous World Cup match results between India Women and Pakistan Women ahead of their 2026 clash.
The News Flicker·June 14, 2026
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup. The Scots were making their first appearance in the tournament since 1998 and earned their…
The News Flicker·June 14, 2026
Curaçao is preparing for its historic World Cup debut against Germany with excitement and pride. On Sunday, the island nation of 150,000 people will become the smallest country ever to compete at the World Cup. Coach Dick Advocaat has encouraged his players t…
The News Flicker·June 14, 2026
Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior wasted little time at his second World Cup making a highlight-reel moment. With Brazil trailing Morocco more than 30 minutes into each team’s tournament opener Saturday, the soon-to-be 26-year-old left winger passed the ball to Bruno …
The News Flicker·June 14, 2026
If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road. Of course, that wo…
The News Flicker·June 13, 2026