South Africa goalkeeper has strong track record in penalty shootouts
ATLANTA, June 27 : If the first knockout clash at the World Cup on Sunday is forced to post-match penalties, then South Africa's Ronwen Williams is just the man for the job.
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Sabalenka defends Wimbledon protest, says it's for struggling players
LONDON, June 27 : Wimbledon top seed Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday defended a prize-money protest by leading players despite the grasscourt Grand Slam increasing its pot by a record 20 per cent this year.
World Cup Roundup: Dembélé Does It By Himself; Spain Scrapes By Again
The day was supposed to be defined by Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé going head-to-head at the World Cup, and Lamine Yamal facing his biggest test of the tournament yet. It ended with Haaland riding the bench, Mbappé and Yamal failing to score and Ousmane Dembélé stealing the show.
Why France Is 'On Another Level' Entering The World Cup Round Of 32
Nine points, first place in a star-studded Group I and a spot in the round of 32: that's the dominant start that France has produced at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cape Verde's dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round
Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied the grit of his nation.
Salah still the centrepiece of Egypt attack but supporting cast are stepping up
SEATTLE, June 26 : Egypt's Mohamed Salah had a quiet game in Friday's 1-1 draw with Iran at the World Cup and left the field early in the second half, but coach Hossam Hassan's new-look side showed they can step up when their talismanic forward has an off day.
Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
GUADALAJARA: Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera’s howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in Group H. Alex Baena’s weak shot slipped through Muslera’s grasp for the only goal as Spain avoided a last-32 showdown against Argentina. The European champions will instead face Austria or Algeria next in Los Angeles on Thursday. Uruguay’s defeat allowed debutants Cape Verde to secure second place and a meeting with Lionel Messi and the defending champions thanks to a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. Two-time winners Uruguay become the highest ranked side to crash out in the group stages as the defeat rounded off a miserable tournament for Marcelo Bielsa and his squad. After draws against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, reports of a revolt in the Uruguay camp emerged with leading players, including Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde, clashing with Bielsa over his tactics. Bielsa controversially substituted Valverde on the hour mark and said the decision to replace Muslera at half-time had been taken by the player himself. “Journalists and fans of Uruguayan football legitimately want to pin the blame on me.
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.