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Portugal ended their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers campaign with a commanding 9–1 victory over Armenia, highlighted by hat-tricks from João Neves and Bruno Fernandes. The win sealed Portugal’s position at the top of Group F and showcased one of their most dominant performances under coach Roberto Martínez. Despite Armenia briefly equalising early in the first half, Portugal quickly reasserted control. ...

Switzerland secured a 4-1 victory over Sweden on Friday that all but sealed their spot at next year’s World Cup, leaving them top of the group with a considerable goal difference advantage over second-placed Kosovo. The Swiss top Group B on 13 points, three ahead of Kosovo, who beat Slovenia 2-0 away. They host the Swiss in their final qualifier ...

Croatia completed a 3-1 comeback win over the Faroe Islands at home on Friday, securing their place at next year’s World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada. With Croatia on 19 points, second‑placed Czech Republic can no longer catch them in Group L, as they sit on 13 points with one match left to play against Gibraltar on Monday. ...

Bangladesh’s rising football star Hamza Choudhury has officially joined bKash as its new brand ambassador. The Bangladesh National Football Team midfielder and English club Leicester City player will work closely with bKash. The partnership was formalized recently at a signing ceremony held at a hotel in the capital on 14 November. bKash Chief Marketing Officer Mir Nawbut Ali, Chief Legal ...

Bangladesh dominated the first Test against Ireland in Sylhet, winning by an innings and 47 runs in just four days. The match had already tilted in Bangladesh’s favor by the end of third day. On the fourth day, Ireland lost two more wickets in the morning session, setting the stage for an early finish before lunch. After resuming with 86/5 ...

France secured their place at 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 4–0 win over Ukraine at Parc des Princes, thanks to a brilliant performance from Kylian Mbappé, who struck twice on his former home ground. With the victory, Les Bleus; finalists in the last two World Cups, confirmed qualification with a match to spare. France dominated early but were ...

Bangladesh strengthened their control over Ireland on the third morning of the Sylhet Test, reaching 447 for four at lunch — a lead of 161 runs in the first innings. The hosts added 111 runs in the session but lost three key wickets, including overnight centurion Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, and Mushfiqur Rahim. Mahmudul, who started the day on ...

France captain Kylian Mbappe said the national team would pay tribute to the victims of the 2015 Paris terror attacks as they prepare to play on the 10th anniversary of the tragedy. On November 13, 2015, coordinated attacks in Paris and near the Stade de France during a friendly between France and Germany left 130 people dead. “Everyone knows how ...

France’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Thursday will carry deep emotional significance, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris terror attacks that left 130 people dead. On November 13, 2015, coordinated assaults struck the French capital, including explosions outside the Stade de France during a friendly match between France and Germany. While most victims were killed at ...

Aminul Islam looks back after hitting a boundary off Sunil Joshi at the Bangabandhu National Stadium during opening Test match against India on November 10, 2000 – AFP Bangladesh completed 25 years in Test cricket on Monday with highs and lows, though the numbers showed a grim picture. In these 25 years, Bangladesh played 154 Tests, winning just 23, three ...