football
Argentina unchanged for quarterfinal against Switzerland
Switzerland manager Murat Yakin makes one change from the side that beat Colombia on penalties after a goalless draw, with midfielder Djibril Sow replacing Ardon Jashari.
12 July 2026, 06:00 AM
Former Argentina World Cup captain Rattin dies aged 89
Nicknamed "Rata" (Rat), Rattin made 382 appearances for Boca between 1956 and 1970, scoring 28 goals and winning four league titles. He also helped the Buenos Aires club to reach the 1963 Copa Libertadores final.
12 July 2026, 04:04 AM
DC Gold Cup kicks off in Tangail after 11-year gap
The opening day featured six matches as all 12 upazilas of the district began their campaigns in the tournament, which is being held in a home-and-away league format. Each participating team is allowed to field up to five foreign guest players.
11 July 2026, 20:36 PM
'Three finals in a row or beat them three times': Yamal on Spain-France semifinal
Yamal was once again named Superior Player of the Match after another standout display, with Mikel Merino scoring a late winner at Los Angeles Stadium to seal Spain's place in the semifinals.
11 July 2026, 17:20 PM
'Beast' Haaland a different player to me: Kane
Haaland has struck seven times in his first four matches ever at a major tournament, including a devastating double to eliminate Brazil, and his goals have carried Norway into the last eight for the first time.
11 July 2026, 11:30 AM
Lisandro Martinez praises referees' 'excellent job' at FIFA World Cup 2026
The match between Argentina and Egypt sparked complaints from the Egyptian Football Association over the use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), particularly the disallowing of a Mostafa Zico goal in the 62nd minute that would have doubled the North Africans' lead.
11 July 2026, 10:43 AM
'A machine': Scaloni on Messi's remarkable form at 39
Messi has been instrumental in Argentina's World Cup campaign, scoring eight goals — level with France's Kylian Mbappe — and inspiring a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the round of 16.
11 July 2026, 09:49 AM
Klopp reveals failed private jet bid to sign Mbappe for Liverpool
Speaking on German broadcaster Magenta TV while covering the FIFA World Cup, Klopp recalled the elaborate efforts Liverpool made to convince the then-teenage French forward and his family to choose Anfield over Paris Saint-Germain.
11 July 2026, 02:35 AM
Vinicius apologises to Brazilians for World Cup 'frustration'
The five-time world champions were knocked out by upstarts Norway in a shock 2-1 Round of 16 rout.
11 July 2026, 01:02 AM
Penalty miss? No problem: Mbappe keeps rewriting World Cup history
Mbappe became the youngest player to reach 20 World Cup appearances at the age of 27 and also equalled Hugo Lloris' French record for matches played at the tournament.
10 July 2026, 10:35 AM
France 2-0 Morocco: The scoreline told only half the story
France produced a performance that stripped away the romance and reminded everyone why they remain one of international football's gold standards.
10 July 2026, 09:55 AM
Haaland mania sweeps the World Cup as Norway rows behind its Viking hero
The 25-year-old is carrying the hopes of a nation but the young striker appears to be enjoying every second of it, with the scale of the obsession being difficult to miss.
10 July 2026, 03:11 AM
Argentina return to training ahead of Switzerland clash
Argentina returned to the training ground on Thursday with renewed confidence after their dramatic comeback victory over Egypt in the Round of 16, as Lionel Scaloni's side shifted focus to Sunday's FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Switzerland [7am, Bangladesh Time].
9 July 2026, 10:05 AM
France, Morocco bring post-colonial ties and family feel to Boston
Morocco was under French protectorate from 1912 to 1956. The two countries have remained closely connected through education, business and migration, while football has become one of the clearest expressions of those ties.
9 July 2026, 08:03 AM
'My time will come': Emiliano Martinez vows to repay teammates
"After the 2-0, I felt like I couldn't help anyone, and I don't like that feeling," Martinez told reporters. "I think my time will come. I need to help them a lot more. They're saving me in several games, and it's my turn to do it."
8 July 2026, 19:39 PM
'It was a rigged game': Tearful Zico blasts referee after Egypt exit
The Pharaohs looked on course for one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history after racing into a 2-0 lead before the reigning champions staged a sensational late comeback to snatch a 3-2 victory.
8 July 2026, 09:54 AM
'We have been cheated': Egypt coach fumes after defeat to Messi's Argentina
"There have been a lot of things to be questioned on and off the pitch."
8 July 2026, 03:14 AM
Messi inspires great Argentina escape against Egypt
Mostafa Ziko and Yasser Ibrahim were on target for Egypt in a riveting display, but late goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez -- all after the 78th minute -- saw Argentina stage one of the tournament’s most remarkable comebacks.
8 July 2026, 00:05 AM
Alvarez starts as Argentina make three changes for Egypt clash
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan makes two changes, bringing in forward Haissem Hassan and midfielder Mohanad Lashin for Omar Marmoush and Hamdy Fathy.
7 July 2026, 21:07 PM
Argentina vs Egypt: All you need to know
Argentina and Egypt will meet at the World Cup for the first time.
7 July 2026, 16:40 PM