Egypt reach World Cup knockouts but dramatic draw with Iran denies them group top spot
DUBAI: Egypt has become the second Arab team to progress to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup following their 1-1 draw with Iran at Seattle Stadium.
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Ireland make history with stunning T20 victory over world champions India
Ireland stunned India to win their first T20 match in Belfast by 34 runs and complete a historic first victory in any format against the reigning world champions.
Belgium burst into life at World Cup with De Bruyne's masterclass against New Zealand
VANCOUVER, June 26 : After kicking off their campaign with two uninspiring draws against Egypt and Iran, Belgium burst into life at the World Cup on Friday with Kevin De Bruyne pulling the strings in a 5-1 win over New Zealand that secured top spot in Group G.
Former England seamer Plunkett turns to baseball, debuts with strikeout
June 27 : Former England cricketer Liam Plunkett swapped his cricket colours for a baseball glove on Friday, playing his first game for independent American club Oakland Ballers and even claiming a strikeout.
New Zealand disappointed but proud after World Cup exit
VANCOUVER, June 26 : New Zealand's World Cup journey came to an end with a 5-1 thrashing by Belgium on Friday, but coach Darren Bazeley said he was proud of how his players had performed despite finishing bottom of Group G.
Oldies but goodies: Belgium coach Garcia lauds his leaders after win over NZ
VANCOUVER, June 26 : Belgium coach Rudi Garcia credited his senior players for leading the charge in their 5-1 rout of New Zealand at the World Cup on Friday, brushing aside criticism about the team's veteran core earlier in the tournament.
Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to advance to World Cup knockout stage
VANCOUVER, CANADA, June 26 : Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to breeze into the knockout stage of the World Cup, winning Group G to set up a last-32 clash with one of the eight best third-placed teams.
Egypt's Marmoush on the bench for World Cup clash with Iran
SEATTLE, June 26 : Egypt forward Omar Marmoush starts on the bench for their final Group G match against Iran, who make two changes as they seek to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.