Read for 2 minutesUpdated: June 15, 2026 11:39 AM IST TV screens went into testcard-mode during the FIFA World Cup match between Scotland and Haiti, causing minor disruption for football fans watching around the world. While the Scots were making their return to the tournament after 30 years and recorded a hard-fought 1-0 victory, Haiti had a spirited but unlucky debut. Fans around the world reached the 80s and 90s, when color bars suddenly appeared on screens, reminiscent of the days before cable television in India. The order is memorable – yellow, cyan, green, pink, red, blue. Thicker bands seen

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This is the first meeting between Iran and New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup. Both cruised through the qualifying stages, with Iran losing just one game in the 16-match tournament while New Zealand reached their third final thanks to a flawless campaign in Oceania. Scroll down to read FIFA World Cup 2026 match updates between Iran and New Zealand. Coming up, Iran on US soil: Tensions, security – and divided fans Iran fans wave as the players arrive in Tijuana, Mexico for the World Cup. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) Los Angeles has another name. Iranians call it Tehrangels, the largest

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Read 3 minutes15 Jun 2026 11:55 PM IST Starting line-up Cape Verde’s FIFA World Cup debut Normal reads until the goalkeeper is named. Say ‘Wojinha’. It is the nickname of 40-year-old custodian Josimar José Evora Día, which he has used throughout his career. In Portuguese it means ‘little voice’ (voz means voice and inha means small). Football’s biggest night for the 40-year-old legend proved apt as he roared through 90 minutes and made seven big saves to stop 2010 world champions and tournament favourites, Spain. Born in Cape Verde, Vozinha got his nickname from his grandparents. “The nickname is because

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Read for 5 minutesNew DelhiUpdated: June 16, 2026 12:47 AM IST Cape Verde, second in size, third smallest in population, carved its name in World Cup history and relived the World Cup magic by holding reigning European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw. The result was as razor-thin as expected – Cape Verde keeper Vozinha made seven crucial saves and Spain finally threw the kitchen sink. But the debutants held on and produced what will go down as the biggest result of the World Cup. When the 48-team tournament was announced, many believed it would be watered down. When lower

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Los Angeles has another name. Iranians call it Tehrangels, the largest concentration of Iranians outside of Iran. On Monday evening, a football match unlike any in World Cup history is held: involving a country engaged in a military conflict with the host nation the day before the game. Iran will face New Zealand on Monday While there is a peace agreement between Iran and the US A consensus was reached on Sunday. Despite the agreement, the Iranian players will travel to the United States from their base in Tijuana, Mexico, the day before their game, play the match and return

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Read 4 minutes15 Jun 2026 09:13 PM IST After Japan’s 2-2 draw against the Netherlands, a familiar sight unfolded at AT&T Stadium in Texas: Japanese fans cleaning up trash, putting it into the blue bags they brought with them. The football world first saw Samurai Blue supporters leave the stadium spotless at the France 1998 World Cup in Japan. This was no surprise to the people of Japan. Cleanliness is not a habit. It is infrastructure. “In the Japanese system, children start cleaning in elementary school when they are six to seven years old. They will sweep and mop and

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Read 4 minutes15 June 2026 02:00 PM IST The England Cup went astray. Some might call it a sign – it’s been 60 years since they last won the World Cup. Signs the wait is over. Or it could be the 61st year. or 64. But from the moment Harry Kane’s men landed at their Kansas City base in Missouri, they were struck by a series of misfortunes. Some like the news of a shooting at an unsanctioned bar across town, others like a slap in the face — like last night’s storm that jumped them when an automated warning

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FIFA World Cup, Spain vs Cape Verde Live Score: ESP take on CPV in their Group H opener. FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score Update of Today’s Match: 2010 champions Spain will finally play at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta three days after the opening of the World Cup, when they take on minnows Cape Verde in their opening Group H match. The Spanish armada will look to make short work of their World Cup debutants ahead of tough matches against Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. For the same reason, Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente may opt to start with

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In the matches played so far in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, most players have been seen wearing pink or rose-colored boots, such as those produced by major manufacturers. Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance And Sketchers. The opening match between South Africa and Mexico saw players like Khulisso Mudau, Nkosinathi Sibisi and Mexican goalkeeper Raul Jimenez wearing pink shoes. Since then, players from various teams, including Brazil, Belgium, Morocco, Canada and the United States, have chosen pink footwear at this World Cup. Canada’s opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina saw almost the entire Canadian

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Read for 2 minutes15 June 2026 03:15 PM IST Hydration breaks during each half of the 2026 FIFA World Cup were the talk of the tournament and have continued since its inception. Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk said after their opening match of the tournament against Japan that he understands why spectators don’t like it and that it isn’t needed in every match. “I find the hydration breaks really interesting. I watched almost all the games until today. I think going to commercial every time is a little bit, not something I like,” Van Dijk told reporters after the thrilling

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