Sri Lanka
In a high‑stakes opener at Edgbaston, India’s Shubman Gill steered a 262‑for PAS squad to a 6‑wicket victory over England, setting the tone for a 3‑match series.
When fans typed Erling Haaland’s name into Google, a Viking‑inspired animation popped up, turning the Norwegian striker into a worldwide phenomenon. The article explores the origins of the ‘Viking Row’, Google’s playful tribute, the social‑media frenzy, and what this means for the World Cup and digital culture.
In the second Test of Sri Lanka’s 2026 West Indies tour, Sonal Dinusha emerged as the unexpected catalyst, delivering a game‑changing half‑century and a vital wicket while West Indies coped with fast‑bowler Kemar Roach’s injury.
Morocco stunned co‑hosts Canada 3‑0 in the Round of 16, with Azzedine Ounahi netting a brace and the Atlas Lions punching their ticket to the quarter‑finals on a night that highlighted the{} gap between a rising African power and a fledgling North American side.
A storm‑delayed showdown at Philadelphia Stadium saw Kylian Mbappé net two goals as France routed Iraq 3‑0. The match highlighted FIFA’s extreme‑weather protocols, the resilience of modern stadiums and the tactical rise of Les Bleus in Group I.
Colombia marked their return to the World Cup with a 3-1 victory over tournament debutants Uzbekistan, with Luis Diaz starring in the match. The win puts Colombia at the top of Group K after Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo drew 1-1.