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Qatar vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup 2026 Photos: Qatar secured their first-ever World Cup point after snatching a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group B match at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Switzerland took the lead in the 17th minute when Breel Embolo converted a penalty following Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada's foul on Remo Freuler. Despite dominating possession and registering 26 shots, the Swiss failed to find a second goal as Abunada made a string of brilliant saves. And in a late twist, Boualem Khoukhi rose to head home a Homam El Amin cross past the Swiss goalie, Gregor Kobel. The dramatic 94th-minute equaliser leaves Group B deadlocked, with Qatar, Switzerland, Canada, and Bosnia-Herzegovina all level on one point and a zero-goal difference after the opening round. Up next, Qatar face co-hosts Canada, while Switzerland meet Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 18.

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Pacer Gurnoor Brar impressed on his international debut before captain Shubman Gill played a regal knock to set up India's seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the rain-hit series opener at Dharamsala on Saturday. The game marked the start of India's preparations for the ODI World Cup in 2027 and the hosts ended up ticking most boxes after persistent rain delayed the game by four and 15 minutes and cut the game to 25 overs a side contest. Rahmanullah Gurbaz made a high quality 102 off just 51 balls while debutants Brar and Harsh Dubey took three wickets each as India bowled out Afghanistan for 194 after opting to field. Gill (84 not out off 66), carried his splendid form across three formats to help India ease to the target in 22.5 overs. KL Rahul (39 not out off 19) too played his part well.

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Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for June 13, 2026

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Pop star Katy Perry, K-pop idol Lisa, Nora Fatehi, Canadian singer Michael Buble, rapper Future and others brought the star power at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies across the host nations. The world's biggest football tournament is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for June 12, 2026

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Jaspal Rana, one of India's most accomplished shooters and a highly respected coach, passed away at the age of 49, leaving the Indian sporting fraternity in mourning. A multiple-time Asian Games gold medallist, Rana was a pioneering figure in Indian shooting and played a crucial role in the sport's growth over the past three decades. After an illustrious competitive career, he transitioned into coaching and became instrumental in nurturing the country's next generation of shooters. Rana was widely recognized for mentoring Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and helping shape India's rise as a global shooting powerhouse. He reportedly suffered health complications following his return from the ISSF World Cup in Munich and passed away in a Delhi hospital. His contributions as both a champion athlete and mentor have left an enduring legacy in Indian sport.

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From crowded sports bars to flag-waving celebrations across cities, India's World Cup fever is palpable despite cricket's dominance, with nearly 59% of Indians planning to follow the tournament in an unprecedented football frenzy. Zee Entertainment secured a late USD 40 million broadcast deal just one week before tournament kickoff, ensuring live coverage across its Unite8 channels and Zee 5 streaming platform, after unfavorable time zones, with most matches airing late at night, dampened broadcaster interest and slashed FIFA's initial asking price from USD 100 million. Yet behind the vibrant enthusiasm lies a bittersweet reality: India's absence from the World Cup contrasts sharply with four players of Indian origin representing other nations, highlighting systemic gaps in India's football development infrastructure compared to nations with stronger academy systems. The images capture India's passionate fandom, a nation yearning for its moment on football's grandest stage.

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On June 12, 2025, Air India flight AI-171 crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, claiming 260 lives in one of India's deadliest aviation disasters. The tragedy left families and communities across the country grieving, while investigations into the cause of the crash continued. One year later those affected continue to remember those who lost their lives and seek answers to the questions raised by the disaster

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Reigning World Cup champions Argentina arrived in Kansas City to begin their title defense preparations, drawing massive attention as Lionel Messi and La Albiceleste settled into their training base. The team's first media-opened workout at Sporting Kansas City's facilities attracted hundreds of reporters, highlighting the immense global interest surrounding their championship campaign. Argentina is staying at the Origin Hotel at the Berkley Riverfront and will train at Sporting Kansas City's Compass Minerals National Performance Center, with enhanced security measures in place due to Messi's worldwide prominence. Coach Lionel Scaloni's 26-man roster features 17 players from the team that triumphed against France in Qatar's 2022 final, headlined by 39-year-old Messi. Argentina begins their title defense against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium on June 16, seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.

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Afghanistan A pulled off a stunning upset in the ODI Tri-Nation Series, defeating India A by four runs via the DLS method in a rain-affected contest at Dambulla. India A piled up a formidable 349/9 in 49 overs, powered by half-centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma and Prabhsimran Singh, while youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi provided a blistering start. In reply, Afghanistan A came out firing and raced to 177/2 in just 25.5 overs before rain interrupted play. Their aggressive approach ensured they stayed ahead of the revised DLS target, handing India A a shock defeat despite the massive first-innings total. The result marked a significant achievement for Afghanistan A, who showcased fearless batting and capitalized on the weather intervention to register a memorable victory in the tri-series.

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