FIFA World Cup 2026 : ગોલ્ડન બૂટની રેસ બની રોમાંચક, હાલેન્ડે મેસ્સી અ…

ફિફા વર્લ્ડ કપ 2026હવે તેના સૌથી રોમાંચક તબક્કામાં પહોંચી ગયો છે. મેદાન પર ટીમો વચ્ચેની ટક્કરની સાથે-સાથે ખેલાડીઓ વચ્ચે ટૂર્નામેન્ટમાં સૌથી વધુ ગોલ કરનારને મળતા પ્રતિષ્ઠિત ગોલ્ડન બૂટ'એવોર્ડ માટેની જંગ પણ જબરદસ્ત રસપ્રદ બની ગઈ છે. નોર્વેના યુવા સુપરસ્ટાર એર્લિંગ હાલેન્ડે બ્રાઝિલ સામે બે શાનદાર ગોલ કરીને ફૂટબોલ જગતના બે મહાન દિગ્ગજો—લિયોનલ મેસ્સી અને કિલિયન એમ્બાપ્પેની ઊંઘ ઉડાવી દીધી છે. newssport.cv

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આ પણ વાંચો - Women T20 World Cup Final: ઇંગ્લેન્ડને હરાવી સાતમી વખત ચેમ્પિયન બન્યું ઓસ્ટ્રેલિયા

Washington DC [US], July 6 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump praised England captain Harry Kane following the striker’s performance in England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 victory over Mexico.

Kane played a key role in England’s thrilling 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico, converting a second-half penalty after Anthony Gordon was fouled inside the box. The goal was Kane’s sixth of the tournament and helped England secure a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the Bayern Munich striker as a “great player."

“Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player," Trump wrote.

Kane continued his remarkable form against Mexico, registering a goal and an assist to take his tally to 81 goal involvements in 63 appearances for club and country across all competitions during the 2025-26 season (73 goals and eight assists).

According to OptaJoe’s X handle, Kane also became the first player on record since 1966 to both score a penalty and concede a penalty in the same FIFA World Cup match.

England defeated co-hosts Mexico in a dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 contest to book a quarter-final clash with Norway.

According to FIFA, at 23 years and six days, Jude Bellingham became the youngest player to make 10 FIFA World Cup appearances, surpassing the previous record held by Argentina’s Mario Kempes, who was 23 years and 334 days against Poland in 1978. Bellingham was also named the Player of the Match.

The Three Lions advanced despite playing much of the second half with 10 men after defender Jarell Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute. Roared on by a passionate home crowd, Mexico mounted a spirited comeback in pursuit of their first World Cup quarter-final appearance in four decades, but England held on to secure victory.

Mexico controlled possession during the opening exchanges before England struck twice in quick succession through Bellingham. The midfielder first headed home from Bukayo Saka’s cross before doubling the lead moments later after Harry Kane capitalised on a Mexican turnover and set him up for a composed finish.

The hosts responded before the interval when Julian Quinones fired past Jordan Pickford from close range, and the England goalkeeper then produced an outstanding save to deny Raul Jimenez an equaliser before halftime.

The intensity continued after the restart. Nico O’Reilly hit the post for England before Quansah received a straight red card following a challenge on Jesus Gallardo.

Despite being reduced to 10 players, England restored their two-goal cushion when Anthony Gordon was fouled inside the penalty area by Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel, allowing Kane to convert from the spot for his sixth goal of the tournament.

Mexico were awarded a penalty of their own after a VAR review adjudged Kane to have fouled Brian Gutierrez. Jimenez converted from 12 yards to make it 3-2, setting up a tense finish.

Mexico pushed relentlessly for an equaliser that would have forced extra time, but England defended resolutely to seal a place in the quarter-finals, where they will face Norway in Miami on July 11. (ANI)

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ICC Chairman Jay Shah celebrated the rapid rise of the women's game after Australia captured a record-extending seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup crown, defeating hosts England by seven wickets in the final at Lord's on Sunday.

The Australians capped off an undefeated tournament run by chasing down a target of 151 with 17 deliveries left to play. The final was played before a historic audience of over 28,000 spectators at the iconic venue, setting a new record for the highest successful chase ever recorded in a Women's T20 World Cup final.

In the wake of the historic final, Shah took to X (formerly Twitter) to laud both competing teams.

He wrote, "Congratulations to @CricketAus on winning their 7th @ICC Women's T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to @englandcricket too - fantastic runners-up but champions in spirit. This tournament reminded us why women's cricket is unmissable - power, passion, and pure class on display from start to finish. Thank you to both teams and everyone who made this World Cup so special. Women's cricket is in a golden era!"

Congratulations to @CricketAus on winning their 7th @ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to @englandcricket too - fantastic runners-up but champions in spirit. This tournament reminded us why women’s cricket is unmissable - power,… pic.twitter.com/lcNYrmuKa1

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 5, 2026

The International Cricket Council also celebrated Australia's triumph on X, posting, "Australia reign supreme once again to seal the Women's #T20WorldCup title in emphatic fashion."

Mooney and Litchfield spearhead Australia's run chase

Australia’s chase was anchored by a superb performance from Beth Mooney, who scored 64 runs and forged a partnership with Phoebe Litchfield.

Though England's Lauren Bell struck early by dismissing opener Georgia Voll, Mooney and Litchfield quickly won back control of the game. The duo comfortably crossed the 100-run milestone in the 11th over.

Litchfield fell short of a personal milestone, dismissed for 48 by Charlie Dean. Meanwhile, Mooney scored her ninth half-century in Women's T20 World Cup history, tying Nat Sciver-Brunt's record for the most fifties in the tournament. Sophie Ecclestone eventually broke through to dismiss Mooney for 64, but veteran Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner ensured a comfortable win.

Earlier in the match, England put a total of 150/4 after being asked to bat. Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt remained unbeaten on 58 off 53 balls.

Australia's bowling strategy paid dividends, with Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Lucy Hamilton, and Kim Garth picking up a wicket apiece to keep the target within reach before the batters put on a masterclass to celebrate yet another world title.

(With ANI inputs)

Thankfully, there is one bit of relief.

The latest chapter of one of football’s oldest rivalries will unfold inside the air-conditioned comfort of AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Given the sweltering American summer and the emotions surrounding this clash, the atmosphere outside is already hot enough. Add football to the mix, and the temperature between Portugal and Spain has reached a point no laboratory instrument could hope to measure.

Derbies are usually reserved for clubs from the same city. Sometimes, teams from the same country. Yet Portugal and Spain, despite representing different nations, have long shared one of football’s fiercest rivalries. Geography gave it a name — the Iberian Derby. The two neighbours occupy the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, and whenever they meet, history, pride and football come together.

Their rivalry is remembered not just for its history but also for unforgettable matches. Few can forget the epic 3-3 draw at the 2018 World Cup in Sochi, where Cristiano Ronaldo produced one of the greatest performances of his career, scoring a hat-trick, including that unforgettable late free-kick. It was one of those nights that convinced many he belonged among football’s immortals.

Now, eight years later, Ronaldo returns to another defining World Cup match, though the conversation around him has changed dramatically.

At 41, every performance is dissected. One day he is hailed as the superstar who still delivers. The next, critics question whether Portugal should still be built around him. Has Roberto Martinez persisted with Ronaldo for too long, or is Ronaldo still carrying Portugal? Those debates have echoed across this World Cup.

Even Zlatan Ibrahimović recently joined the discussion, saying, “Cristiano is a great footballer. But he has to accept that he’s now 41. Time catches everyone.”

Yet football has often shown that time bends for extraordinary players. Perhaps Monday in Dallas will be another such occasion.

Portugal itself has overcome far greater setbacks against Spain.

Back in 1934, when Spain was under its Second Republic and Portugal was ruled by António Salazar, football had become a political tool. Portugal travelled to Spain and suffered a humiliating 9-0 defeat. Ironically, many historians believe that crushing loss became the catalyst for Portuguese football’s rise. The humiliation forced the country to invest seriously in the game, laying the foundation for future generations.

Ronaldo believes history means little once the whistle blows.

“Whenever Portugal and Spain meet, the match takes on a different dimension,” he said. “Once the game starts, nobody thinks about what happened in the past. We step onto the pitch with only one objective — to win.”

His response to criticism also reflects a calmer, more measured Ronaldo. Four years ago in Qatar, such questions might have drawn an emotional reaction. This time, he has brushed them aside.

“What people say from outside doesn’t matter much to us,” he said. “I’m not here to improve my personal records. I’m here to help Portugal win the World Cup. That’s the only objective.”

Standing in Portugal’s way is arguably the tournament’s most complete defence.

Spain arrives after a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in the Round of 32 and remains the only team yet to concede a goal in this World Cup. At the other end, Mikel Oyarzabal has already scored four times and has emerged as one of the competition’s most dangerous forwards.

Portugal, meanwhile, comes into the quarterfinal after surviving a dramatic VAR twist against Croatia that kept its World Cup dream alive.

Sometimes tournaments are defined by moments that change everything. Portugal has already experienced one. Now, with Spain waiting across the halfway line, Ronaldo has another chance to prove that even at 41, football’s biggest stage still belongs to him.

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Dashing wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan believes India must solve their middle-overs slowdown and adapt better to English conditions to find the extra runs suffering a defeat against England in the second T20I here. India are winless in four out of their last five T20Is, having lost both matches against Ireland before suffering a four-wicket defeat to England in the second T20I after the series opener was washed out.

India's batting momentum stalled in the middle overs as despite reaching 65/2 in the powerplay, the visitors scored only 32 runs between overs 7 and 10, dragging their total to 96/2 at the halfway mark. They also scored just 23 runs in four overs between over 14 to 17. "100%, I mean, obviously, they'll have the best choice of bowling, where to pick up, which bowler to put, which batsman to put. They understand the condition better than us," Kishan told reporters after the loss on Saturday.

"But at the same time, we are all looking to improve. We are all looking to understand what these guys are doing against us because they have more idea ... every batter needs to understand, as a team, where we can get those extra 20 runs, whether it's by scoring boundaries or whether you have to target the gaps. "So, these are a few things I feel we'll talk as a group, we'll understand, and we'll get better with time." The 17th over proved to be the turning point as India spinner Ravi Bishnoi started with two no-balls and Jacob Bethell (76 not out off 46 balls) smashed three towering sixes to ensure the hosts completed the chase of 191 with an over to spare.

"We were always in a situation where, we thought we had the game. But getting those free hits made it easier for him to get relief, get the pressure out of him," Kishan said. "I think we bowled pretty well. We had our plans, but at the same time, we have to give that credit to Bethell because he took his time, he was in the middle for a very long time and he understood, when to charge the ball and who to charge.

"We could have done better, maybe not just give him those free balls where he scored two sixes out of it. So, 12 runs and two balls without making any mistakes. It's a big thing in these T20 games because it's a very short format and we might not bowl those extra balls to him next time." Kishan acknowledged a losing streak makes a huge difference in the mindset but said the players are matured enough to understand and overcome the losses as a group. "Yes, we did not win but I think we have been playing good cricket. The most important thing is how we realize in each of these games where we can get better," he said.

"The best part is we are all together. We are all trying to improve. Not winning makes a huge difference in your mindset as well. But I think all of us are mature here who will understand what's going on and where we can get better as a group." A few days ago, Kishan became the world's number one T20I batter, replacing teammate Abhishek Sharma, and the left-handed batter said focussing on sharpening his skills instead of thinking about results helped him.

"As a player, you just think about getting better every day. Everyone should have this mindset that, when they are not in the team, they prepare well, they do the best because at the end of the day, you have to come here and play for your country," he said. "You just look to perform and you just look to make your team win, whether it's with individual performance or whether it's with sharing experience with your team where we can go better.

"I know I have been scoring runs, been in that touch, but still it's a never-ending thing ... because there's always room for improvement. So, I just look to keep getting better and, not think about results so much. Maybe that mindset has helped me." At 15 years and 99 days, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became India's youngest debutant in international cricket surpassing the legendary SachinTendulkar who held the record for nearly 37 years. The teenager scored 14 off 10 balls that included two sixes.

"He has been doing so well for the past two years and has made that difference in coming into the side... I feel when someone you know, you can realize how talented he is, what changes he can bring to the team and what x-factor he gets to himself. "So, you just look to take care of him as a senior. There should not be any point of time where he goes into a different mindset. "What he has been doing since two years is very difficult for any batter. But he has achieved that greatness at this point of time. So, we just look to be there with him..."

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