Four time champion Germany started their campaign with 7-1 victory over first timer Curacao.

 

         Germany now take the top spot                               Image Soure: @X   

 

 

Germany was unable to get out of the group stage in the 2018 and 2022 world cups. They were the champions of 2014 world cup where they defeated Lionel Messi and Argentinian side. Now with this staggering start of the tournament of 2026 edition their confidence will be boosted.

 

Felix Nmecha scored in the 6th minute of the game but Curacao's Livano Comenenia equalized with his powerful left footed shot at the 21st minute of the game but after this goal there isn't any chances for Curacao and their players. Germany dominated the whole game.

 

Nico Schlotterbeck scored second goal for Germany in the 38th minute of the game. 

 

In the starting of the second half of the game Germany's star player Jamal Musiala scored a goal with his right footed shot. Kai Havertz scored 2 goals for Germany, Nathaniel Brown and Deniz Undav added one each.

 

After this victory Germany will face Ivory Coast in Toronto. Ivory Coast won their game against Ecuador. Curacao will face Ecuador in Kansas city.

 

After last two edition's early exit from the tournament this game will boost Germany's confidence and they have young stars which will give them higher chances in the tournament. Germany has lower chances than top five teams in the tournament but when they get their best they surprise everyone with their performance. That's why they are the four time champion of this tournament.    

 

Now Germany take the top spot to score most goal in the tournament with 239 goals where they overtake Brazil which scored 238 goals in the tournament.  

 

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 What a year for NBA Champion. No one has ever thought that this would be Knicks best year after 53 years. This was crazy series of just 5 games. 

 

                         New York Knicks first title after 53 years              Image Source : @X                                

Knicks got their hand on Saturday night at home of San Antonio Spurs against Spurs. Knicks clinch the series with 4-1 by taking 5th game with 94-90. 

 

In the fourth game of the series they made the greatest come back in any NBA finals. They came back from 29 points deficit. 

 

Jalen Brunson scored 45 points with 3 rebounds, 3 assists,  2 steals and +10 plus or minus.  Mikal Bridges made 14 points. Josh Hart scored 13 points with 11 rebounds and 2 assists with +15 plus or minus. OG Anunoby made 11 points with 8 rebounds.

 

For Spurs Dylan Harper scored 25 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 blocks. Vassell scored 12 points, Julian made 14 points. 

 

Spurs has young core which can be great in the near future if they will be polished and taken care of. 

 

Spurs had made many mistake even leading by big margin in every game. They are young and don't know how to play in this kind of situation at the biggest stage of the game. They gave up every game because of their mistakes and their team is made of players who always play for each other. 

 

In a team game, who play for their team, made sacrifice for their team always win. Talent always doesn't give you a victory. 

 

 

a night that new york will never forget pic.twitter.com/IsjUrfa4hh

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 15, 2026

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Victor Wembanyama after his return against OCK                             Source:@X

Victor Wmbenyama and Spurs playing great in this years' NBA season. Last year's NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder also look like unbeaten this year and before this game they only lost one game in 25 games.

 

OKC was the hot favorite to win NBA cup but they were stunned by San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama return after 12 game where he scored 22 points with 2 blocks, 1 steal, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists in just 21 minutes with +21.

 

This was the OKC's only second loss of the season where they last defeated by Portalnd on 5th November. They are now only second behind to GSW where they made 25-1 run in 2015-16.   

 

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For Spurs De'Aaron Fox and Castle is in great form this season. Fox scored 22 points with 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and a block. Castle scored 22 points with 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Vassell scored 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal and a block.

 

For OKC Shai Gilgeous Alexander scored 29 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and a steal. Chet Holmgren and Williams scored 17 points each. Alex Caruso scored 11 points with 3 steals. Jalen Williams stole a ball 4 times from the Spurs' players. Alex Caruso has the highest rating of +22 in a game.

 

When Victor was on the floor OKC was outscored by 21 points. Now they will face New York Knicks on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. When Victor Wembanyama was absent due to a strained left calf injury Spurs made a good run of 9-3. Now after return of Wembanyama they will be more thrilled and comparative and it will be tough to stop Spurs in the NBA Cup final.

 

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                           Goat of football with goat of cricket                                     

Goat of football meets goat of cricket, What a moment for sports world and even bigger event for Indian sports fan. Indian sports fans made atmosphere of the stadium electric from start to finish.

 

Lionel Messi is on the tour of India and he will be very happy what he is getting from Indian fans. Cricket legend Sachin greeted football legend Messi with giving him his 10 number jersey which worn during the 2011 world cup victory on the same ground.Messi and Sachin have so many similarities in their respective sports.  

 

 Messi met another Indian sports legend Sunil Chhetri where he exchanged jerseys with him. Sunil Chhetri is the goat of Indian football. This will be turning point for Indian football after this event. Many young will be motivated by this gathering and how fans treated this sports legend. 

 

Sunil Chhetri played 7v7 exhibition match at the Wankhede Stadium for this wonderful event with some Bengaluru FC players against celebrity team captained by Jim Sarbh and Bala Devi who is the captain of Indian women's football team.

 

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Messi's two superstar teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul are with him on this ongoing tour of India and they will be very happy after what they are witnessing in India.   

 

After a disappointing moment in Kolkata, Lionel Messi and his tour set on the right way in Hyderabad and Mumbai.Now he will be in Delhi. 

 

Sachin Said," I have spent some incredible moments here. As we say, Mumbai is a city of dreams, and many dreams have reached their destination at this very venue without your support. we would never have witnessed those golden moments here in 2011." 

 

He also added that having Messi and his teammates stars Luis Saurez and Rodrigo de Paul at the Wankhede Stadium is also a "golden moment for Mumbai, Mumbaikars and India. The way you have received all three greats of the game has truly remarkable." 

 

Sachin said," when it comes to Leo, if I have to speak about his game, it wouldn't be the right platform and you know, what does one talk about him? he has achieved everything in football. We really admire his dedication, determination, commitment. and above all, his humility, the person that he is. and on behalf of Mumbaikars and Indians, I would like to wish him and his family the very best of the health and happiness to all of you. Thank you once again for being here and encouraging youngsters."

 

this is how one greats of the game should greets another greats of the game at their hometown. Messi also met respectfully with others.  

 

Maharastra's chief minister also take a great chance and put a project Mahadeva on a global stage which will give so many benefits to Indian football. He took initiative to develop football in the country with Bollywood star Tiger Shroff and Ajay devegan.  

 

 Also read : Lionel Messi's historic achievement in MLS.

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                                                                                                     image credit:@X

  

Lionel Messi is the biggest name in the football history. Where ever he put his feet he always  makes his impact. He prove this once again by winning back to back MVP trophies a  and led his team to first ever MLS cup title.

 

Messi is the first player to win MLS' MVP trophies back to back in 2024 and 2025. This shows how good he is at the age of 38. He won regular season and MLS cup final's MVP award.

 

Messi was brilliant in MLS cup playoffs and all matches of the season.Messi was outstanding in the final of MLS cup, contributing in all three goals while assisting in 2 goals.Messi has now won 48 titles in his career. Messi setting up Paul in the 71st minute and Tadeo in second half stoppage time.

 

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Messi with another record of 15 goals contribution, six goals and nine assists in a single post season. Messi was just one goal away from equaling of 49 goal contribution which was set by Los Angeles FC legend Carlos Vela in 2019.

 

Messi also became the first player in MLS history to score 10 multi goal matches in a single season. He is the only other one to win MLS' MVP trophies with Serbian player Perki who won this award in 1997 and 2003.    

 

Messi put MLS league on the global stage with his solid performance, his impact on the game, his fan following around the world. 

 

Messi is the only player to contribute in 36+ goal in two consecutive season: 2024 and 2025.  Messi become Inter Miami's leading scorer and provider.  

 

Also read : football world cup 2026: Teams which are going to take part and their respective groups 

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 FIFA WORLD CUP GROUP STAGE DRAW

 

  

Yes it's here, World's biggest competition is on the way to rock in the 2026. There will be 12 groups in the world cup. For the first time in history there will be 48 teams which take part in 2026's world cup. 

 

42 teams already made their place in the world cup while 22 teams still are in the race to make their spot in the biggest sports competition.  

 

Group A, G, I, L: There will be one group which called 'Group of death'. which can be any of one from these four.     

 

As a host nation Mexico, the USA and Canada are automatically qualified and these three teams are respectively in Group A,Group D and Group B.

 

 Teams with their groups in the FIFA World Cup 2026:

 

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Republic of Korea, UEFA Play-off D winner 

 

Group B: Canada, UEFA Play-off A winner, Qatar, Switzerland

 

Group C: Brazil, Morocco,Haiti, Scotland

 

Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, UEFA Play-off C winner 

 

Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador

 

Group F: Netherlands, Japan, UEFA Play-off B winner, Tunisia

 

Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand

 

Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay

 

Group I: France, Senegal, FIFA Play-ofwf 2 winner, Norway 

 

Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan

 

Group K: Portugal, FIFA Play-off 1 winner, Uzbekistan, Colombia

 

Group L: England, Ghana, Croatia, Panama.

    

 Also read : Lionel Messi's historic run in MLS.

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Lakers is the most successful franchise in the NBA with Boston Celtics winning 17 NBA titles. Last season Lakers faced many injury problems which put them in the first-round elimination against the Phoenix suns. Anthony Davis and LeBron James suffered an injury at the crucial time of the season and in the playoffs.  

Without LeBron James and Anthony Davis Lakers are not the top team in the West and they felt in the last season. Last season LeBron James played in the playoffs with injury as he was not fully healthy and Anthony Davis missed playoff games with the injury. 

Dannis Schroder is a very good point guard but he failed to penetrate the opposition team's paint which is the most important part for any point guard. Kuzma has talent but he was unsuccessful with the Lakers despite having the ability to become a very good player because of his attitude problem towards a game of basketball. He has a body of an elite defensive player and has also become a great scorer. Kuzma's performance in the last season was very bad. If Kuzma had played the third guy for the Lakers then it will be a different story for the Lakers. He got many chances to prove himself in the last season in the absence of Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and Dennis.

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Now, If the Lakers will get a hand on Russell Westbrook, the Lakers will become stronger. Lakers will become too much stronger in the paint with a player like LeBron James who is already a great scorer in the paint and the Lakers already have Anthony Davis who can play at any position. Lakers also have big rebounder Andre Drummond who averaged 13.7 RPG. 

Lakers will become a tough-minded team which is the most important part of any game. LeBron, Russell Westbrook both are very good leaders in the NBA. 

The Lakers will become stronger on the defensive end. Russell Westbrook is the kind of player who can give more than 100% for the game. He can give a tough time to any point guard in the league to score on him. Russel Westbrook is one of the fast players in the NBA means the Lakers will get better in the Transition.

There are some drawbacks in this trade for the Lakers. LeBron James and Russell Westbrook both are ball-dominant players. They will have to adjust every position, This will going to be the most difficult task for the Lakers. 

Russell Westbrook is not a good 3-point shooter and he can become more dominant in the game which will cause a problem for his team. If he can adjust his more dominant mind for the game then he can be the most helpful player for the team.    

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If the Los Angeles Lakers' 2 other players can shoot long-range shots very well then they will be unstoppable. 

LeBron James doesn't need to give too much at the age of 37. Lakers will be more competitive on their own board who will be going to get more rebounds.

The Lakers will be stronger if they will get Russell Westbrook in this trade deadline. 

If the Nets are fully healthy and the Lakers will get Russell Westbrook then there are chances that they will meet in the NBA finals. This will be fun for the NBA Fans watching old teammates playing against each other.

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