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Kane says England found a way to win

Kane says England found a way to win

England captain Harry Kane said he was proud that his team had found a way to win a nerve-jangling World Cup last-16 match against Mexico in the Estadio Azteca. The Three Lions were on the back foot for a third of the match after defender Jarell Quansah was sent off for a high challenge.Kane, hoarse after celebrating with his teammates and England's supporters, said: 'It was a crazy game. We had to fight and we had to find something.'I've just been singing, I can't really talk. The occasion, the team, everything against us, we found a way.' Jude Bellingham scored twice for England in the space of 98 seconds in the first half but then conceded a penalty that the referee awarded after checking VAR images. Kane then scored a penalty on the hour-mark. 'I thought I got to the ball first, it was one of those days,' Kane said. 'The ref gave a lot against us. In the end it didn't matter so I'm happy.'

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FIFA have ‘crossed a red line’ in Balogun reprieve: UEFA

FIFA have ‘crossed a red line’ in Balogun reprieve: UEFA

FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday.FIFA's ruling, which came after the intervention

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QFA supports the delivery of FIFA World Cup 2026

QFA supports the delivery of FIFA World Cup 2026

The Qatar Football Association (QFA) is taking part in delivering the FIFA World Cup 2026, with several of its staff managing match operations as part of a knowledge and expertise transfer programme between the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and FIFA. The programme draws on the organisational experience Qatar gained from hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and other major international tournaments. QFA staff are taking on key roles at several stadiums, including overseeing operations and coordinating with participating teams, helping to deliver a seamless match experience in line with FIFA standards.  Abdulla Mohammed Jassim Al IshaqDeputy Match DirectorNew York New Jersey Stadium Abdulla Mohammed Jassim Al Ishaq is taking part as Deputy Match Director at New York New Jersey Stadium, leading operational activities and overseeing the stadium's readiness to host fixtures in line with FIFA requirements. His role includes managing team arrival and match coordination meetings, collaborations with participating teams and various operational bodies, as well as following up on pre-match ceremonies, pitch management, dressing rooms and match official facility readiness.  Ali Hamoud Al NuaimiMatch CommissionerHouston Stadium Ali Hamoud Al Nuaimi is serving as Match Commissioner at Houston Stadium, overseeing all organisational aspects of the match and monitoring proceedings and ensuring all parties comply with tournament regulations and FIFA requirements. He is also responsible for documenting events related to the match and preparing official match reports.  Abdulla Al AnsariMatch CoordinatorHouston Stadium Abdulla Al Ansari is working as Match Coordinator at Houston Stadium, liaising between teams and tournament management, running coordination meetings, ensuring the readiness of dressing rooms and other facilities, and managing team schedules from arrival at the stadium through to departure.  Ahmed Al SayedMatch CoordinatorMiami Stadium Ahmed Al Sayed is serving as Match Coordinator at Miami Stadium, handling team logistics and ensuring compliance with tournament regulations. His responsibilities also include reviewing and approving player and technical staff lists, overseeing team schedules, and coordinating with match officials, the match commissioner, media, security and the anti-doping team. This participation reflects the growing trust placed in Qatari professionals on the international stage, and the talent Qatar continues to build through its experience organising major global events. Related Story

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Qatar U-18 basketball team to hold training camp in Turkiye

Qatar U-18 basketball team to hold training camp in Turkiye

The Qatar U-18 National basketball team has departed for Yalova, Turkiye, to begin a training camp running from 6 to 15 July 2026. This camp marks the final stage of preparations for the Gulf U-18 Championship, which will be hosted in Doha from 17 to 22 July, serving as a qualifier for the FIBA Asia U-18 Championship. Organized under the Qatar Basketball Federation’s development plan, the camp aims to enhance the players’ technical and physical readiness, while providing the coaching staff with an opportunity to finalize the best lineup ahead of official competition. The program includes four friendly matches against Turkish clubs and the Turkiye U-18 national team, designed to give the players strong competitive exposure, improve team cohesion, and assess tactical readiness before returning to Doha. The delegation is headed by Khalid Ahmed al-Mughni. The technical staff is led by Turkish coach Cengiz Karadağ, assisted by Abdo Al-Harji, Hashim Zaidan, and Mounir Ben Ghalla, with Kenan as fitness coach and Saif Al-Din Al-Hamandi as physiotherapist. The administrative staff includes Omar Ahmed and Ayoub Lotfi. The squad features 11 players: Tamim Ashraf Abu Issa, Meshaal Khalid Al-Mughni, Moaz Omar Mousa, Azzam Mohammed Yaken, Ziyad Tamer Al-Johari, Mohammed Saeed Badri, Mahmoud Tamer Ibrahim, Amer Ibrahim Mousa, Owen Ikina, Youssef Walid Abdelqader, and Shahi Mohammed. The Gulf U-18 Championship will be staged at Al-Gharafa Sports Hall, with five teams competing: Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman. The top three finishers will qualify directly for the FIBA Asia U-18 Championship, to be held in India in August 2026. The continental championship carries significant importance as it serves as the qualifying stage for the FIBA U-19 Basketball World Cup, with the top four teams from Asia securing places in the global tournament, scheduled to take place in the Czech Republic. Related Story

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Hope and Greaves dig in to lift West Indies to 318-4 in 2…

Hope and Greaves dig in to lift West Indies to 318-4 in 2…

Shai Hope and Justin Greaves shared an unbroken partnership of 174 runs for the fifth wicket as the West Indies reached 318-4 in its first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka's 549-9 declared, at stumps

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Leclerc wins British GP as F1 leader Antonelli fails to score

Leclerc wins British GP as F1 leader Antonelli fails to score

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc won a dramatic British Grand Prix under safety car conditions on Sunday as Mercedes's Kimi Antonelli failed to ‌score for the second time in three races and saw his once-commanding Formula One

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Ruthless Osaka dispatches Sabalenka

Ruthless Osaka dispatches Sabalenka

Naomi Osaka began her Wimbledon week wearing a kimono-style walk-on outfit inspired by her favourite character from the Quentin Tarantino movie 'Kill Bill' and she ended ‌it by taking out top seed Aryna Sabalenka in

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England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar

England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar

England battled past Mexico into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday and Norway stunned Brazil as a FIFA decision to reprieve United States star Folarin Balogun after an intervention from Donald Trump triggered uproar.A day

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UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s Del Toro wins Tour de France stag…

UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s Del Toro wins Tour de France stag…

UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s Isaac Del Toro won the second stage of the Tour de France ahead of reigning champion Tadej Pogacar in Barcelona on Sunday as Jonas Vingegaard maintained his overall lead.Del Toro led home

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Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters

Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters

Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990.Norway goalkeeper