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Sweden's 5-1 demolition of Tunisia at Monterrey wasn't just a comfortable win — it was a statement. Ayari's two long-range strikes, Isak's clinical finish, and Gyokeres's predatory goal arrived on…
Curacao conceded six goals in the second half but still made history — Livano Comenencia's equaliser was the Caribbean nation's…
Lamine Yamal is fit — but Spain are keeping him in reserve. Coach Luis de la Fuente's decision to bench the Barcelona teenager…
Uruguay's World Cup began not on the pitch but in an airport. A US entry permit error grounded their Cancun flight for two to…
Ivory Coast were heading for a goalless draw when substitute Amad Diallo found the bottom corner in the 90th minute to seal a 1-0…
Japan refused to be beaten twice over. Trailing on two separate occasions against a Netherlands side that fielded no home-based…
Pakistan collapsed from 75 for 3 to 106 all out chasing 171, handing India a 64-run win at Edgbaston. Captain Fatima Sana…
Deepti Sharma's 5 for 10 — one of the most devastating spells in Women's T20 World Cup history — combined with Smriti Mandhana's…
Deepti Sharma's career-best 5 for 10 — the most economical five-wicket haul in Women's T20 World Cup history — dismantled…
