France’s dominant group stage performances — including a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan — have maintained their top position in pre-knockout rankings heading into the elimination round.
Year: 2026
Bangladesh Bowled Out for 140 by Zimbabwe on Day One of Test as Hosts Post Perfect Bowling Day
Zimbabwe dominated the first day of the Test match in Harare bowling Bangladesh out cheaply then closing in on their total by stumps on a comprehensive day for the home side.
Venezuela Death Toll Official Count Nears 1,500 With Thousands More Still Unaccounted For
Venezuelan officials updated the death toll to at least 1,450 as search operations continue past the 72-hour golden window with over 68,900 people still reported missing.
Kemar Roach Takes His 300th Test Wicket as West Indies Beat Sri Lanka in an Emphatic Innings Victory
The West Indian fast bowler reached the milestone in the decisive match as Sri Lanka were bowled out cheaply in both innings with no batter in the top six reaching double figures.
Michael Vaughan Blames ECB Trust Breakdown for Timing of Ben Stokes’ Surprise Retirement Announcement
The former England captain suggests Stokes felt let down by Cricket England leadership after being left out of the second Test and deciding not to continue.
UK Labour Begins Process to Choose New Leader as Burnham Emerges as Favourite to Succeed Starmer
The Labour Party’s leadership selection process has formally begun with Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham the strong frontrunner following Keir Starmer’s shock resignation.
All 32 Teams Confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 — Complete Knockout Bracket Set
The group stage concluded with all qualifying scenarios resolved and the full bracket for the elimination phase — beginning Sunday June 28 — now finalized across 12 stadiums.
Venezuelan Survivors Describe Strong Smell of Death and Slow Progress as Machinery Fails to Arrive
Engineer Alejandro Serrano described the agonising situation at a collapsed building in Caraballeda as equipment operators who promised to help had still not shown up by Sunday.
Portugal Draws 0-0 With Colombia in Final Group Stage Match Advances to World Cup Round of 32
Portugal secured qualification from Group K topping the group ahead of Colombia despite a goalless draw in their final fixture at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Australia Women Knock India Out of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup With 6-Wicket Win at Lord’s
Perry and Gardner guided Australia to the target with ease eliminating India from the tournament and booking the defending champions a semi-final berth.