Stephen Eustaquio’s 92nd-minute winner secured a 1-0 victory over South Africa, sending the co-hosts into the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.

With a draw enough to send Austria through as Group J runners-up and Algeria into the last 32 as one of the best third-placed sides, the ​prospect of a convenient result had dominated conversation in the build-up.

Messi comes off the bench to seal 3-1 win over Jordan, becoming first player to score in seven straight World Cup finals matches.

Davinson Sánchez has a late goal ruled out for offside as Colombia finish first in Group K on seven points, while Portugal advance as runners-up to set up a round-of-32 clash with Croatia.

Yoane Wissa scores twice as the African side overturn an early deficit to secure a 3-1 victory and set up a round-of-32 clash with England on their first World Cup appearance in 52 years.

The tournament’s impact in the United States may be measured as much in emotion as ratings.

The Cricket Association of Nepal announced a 15-member squad that will be travelling to the Netherlands for the ICC CWC League-2 tri-series next month.

Nepali amateur MMA fighters are eying statement wins in Kolkata, with Sunil Pun featuring in the co-main event.

Anthony Elanga’s second-half equaliser secures Sweden a last-32 place as Japan finish second in Group F and set up a knockout clash with Brazil.

South Americans recover from an early setback to claim a famous victory and reach the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.

The six teams revealed for the tournament include Sagarmatha Smashers, Madhesh Warriors, Kathmandu Reds, Annapurna Spiker Kings, Karnali Shivaraj and Khaptad Falcons.

FIFA’s suspension of ANFA didn’t come from outside. It was a slow and deliberate result of the incompetence of the very people entrusted to protect the sport.

Indefinite suspension sidelines Nepal’s national teams and clubs from international football and cuts access to FIFA and AFC programmes.

Missed late sitter leaves England waiting for World Cup knockout berth after goalless draw with Ghana.

Veteran striker scores twice to become the first player to net in six World Cups as Portugal overwhelm Uzbekistan.

Karateka Arika Gurung and wushu practitioner Bijaya Sinjali were adjudged the NOC Best Athlete in the female and male category, respectively.

Haaland’s brace sends Norway into the last 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal, as the Scandinavians join France in securing qualification from Group I.

Messi surpasses Miroslav Klose and Marta to become the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer as Argentina book their place in the last 32 with a 2-0 win over Austria.

The France captain’s brace and a goal from Dembele seal qualification despite a lengthy thunderstorm interruption in the second half.

The guidelines, as per the global body of cricket, are part of its broader commitment to player health, wellbeing and the continued growth of the women’s game.