
France ghost in semis as Spain punch FIFA World Cup final ticket after 16 years following 2-0 win
on July 14, 2026 at 9:36 pm
Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final for only the second time in history after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-final at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. First-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a second-half strike by Pedro Porro secured a deserved victory for Luis de la Fuente’s side, who will now face the winner of the second semi-final between England and Argentina.
on July 14, 2026 at 9:36 pm
Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final for only the second time in history after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-final at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. First-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a second-half strike by Pedro Porro secured a deserved victory for Luis de la Fuente’s side, who will now face the winner of the second semi-final between England and Argentina.
on July 14, 2026 at 6:37 pm
2018 FIFA World Cup winner and 2022 runners-up France will take on the current Euro winner, Spain, in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium. The blockbuster encounter pits France’s attacking power against Spain’s possession-based approach in a match featuring two of the tournament’s strongest teams.
on July 14, 2026 at 6:16 pm
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente opted for continuity over change as star midfielder Pedri was left out of the starting XI for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against France at the Dallas Stadium. The decision was understood to be a tactical one, with the manager trusting Fabian Ruiz and backing the same combination that helped Spain defeat Belgium in the quarter-final.
on July 14, 2026 at 5:47 pm
India have defeated England by six wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series at Edgbaston. Axar Patel’s match-winning all-round performance and Shubman Gill’s composed half-century propelled India to return to winning ways after six consecutive T20I defeats and it will now give them plenty of confidence ahead of the remaining two ODIs.
on July 14, 2026 at 4:38 pm
India suffered a major setback during their chase of 259 in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston. In the 26th over of the chase, captain Shubman Gill retired hurt after scoring a fluent 80 off 75 balls. He was struggling with a leg injury for a while, as the Indian team doctors checked on him earlier in the 24th over of the game.
on July 14, 2026 at 4:13 pm
France and Spain will meet in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the early hours of Wednesday in Dallas, with a place in Sunday’s final on the line after both European heavyweights navigated contrasting routes through the knockout stage.
on July 14, 2026 at 3:20 pm
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to live up to their potential in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston. Chasing 259 runs, they had ample time to build a meaningful innings, but it wasn’t meant to be. Opening the innings, Rohit found it difficult to get going and managed only one boundary during his stay.
on July 14, 2026 at 2:43 pm
There could be a major change in line for the ODI World Cups as the International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly considering reducing the teams for the global showpiece. This could well be in place even for the upcoming 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
on July 14, 2026 at 2:07 pm
India suffered a major setback in the opening round of the Japan Open. The men’s doubles campaign was forced to end early on Tuesday, July 14, after Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty retired from their opening-round match in the competition. Notably, the decision to withdraw came after Satwik suffered a recurring shoulder injury and as things stand, they will also miss the upcoming China […]
on July 14, 2026 at 1:25 pm
Star fast-bowler Gurnoor Brar put up an impressive performance in the first ODI of the three-match series against England at Edgbaston on July 14. Brar, who made an eye-catching ODI debut in the series against Afghanistan, starred in the series opener with two wickets in a comeback spell.















