Scaloni acknowledged that the contest was far less comfortable than many had predicted, especially after Cape Verde's second equaliser raised the prospect of a major upset.

Sidny Lopes Cabral unleashed a sensational strike into the top corner to level the score at 2-2 and keep Cape Verde's dream alive.

The former Liverpool superstar and Egypt captain stepped up third in the shootout for his country and scored a "Panenka" as they beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 in Texas.

An own goal from Diney Borges under pressure from Argentina's Cristian Romero in the 111th minute settled the match in Miami and reigning champions Argentina move on to face Egypt.

Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as Egypt made history by beating a dogged Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday.

FIFA is considering bringing forward the kick-off time for Mexico's World Cup last-16 match against England at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a move that would transform the conditions for one of the tournament’s biggest ties.

Brazil, not Norway, will carry the heavier burden when the two sides meet in Sunday’s World Cup Round of 16, according to Kjetil Rekdal, whose late penalty sealed one of the greatest wins in Norwegian sporting history against the then four-time champions in 1998.

SIXR cricket club has reached the semifinals of the Hua Hin Cricket Sixes cricket tournament in Phuket on Friday.

The jitters of their goalless opener against Cape Verde were all but gone

Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon title defence gathered pace on Friday as the world number one swept aside American Jenson Brooksby 6-4 6-3 6-4 to enter the fourth round and reinforce his status as the man to beat at the All England Club.

Egypt's talisman and captain Mohamed Salah was named to start the last-32 World Cup encounter with Australia in Texas on Friday following a hamstring niggle.

Penalty shootouts have always been one of football's cruellest examinations. After 120 minutes, months of preparation, and often, years of sacrifice, an entire nation's dreams can rest on a kick from 12 yards. History celebrates those who convert, but it hardly forgets those who falter.

It was supposed to be a farewell for a legend in Toronto.

Sam Curran said Friday he is ready to fill the huge gap left in England's Test side by the international retirement of former captain Ben Stokes if called upon to replace the outstanding all-rounder.

Novak Djokovic equalled Roger Federer's record for most match wins at Wimbledon as the seven-time champion battled past French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech to reach the fourth round on Friday.

Each tournament boosts businesses ranging from apparel to food delivery services.

It was a blockbuster drama that may have been headlined by the icons, but was ultimately decided by an ensemble of supporting cast.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is unhappy he has had such a limited role at the World Cup but has handled the situation professionally and remains a positive influence within the squad.

Two records were broken on the opening day. Mushfiq Hossain of BKSP set a new mark in the field events by clearing 39.58 metres, improving on the previous record of 38.22 metres set by Masum Ahmed of Pabna in 2019.

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