The visitors lost their last four wickets for just 15 runs and were bowled out for 234 in 48.1 overs.

Despite facing tougher tests than expected while navigating a rather easier route compared to others during their World Cup campaign, including a hard-fought qualification against Egypt, Argentina have retained one of the defining traits of Lionel Scaloni's tenure -- control through possession.

The 38th National Age-Group Swimming Championships will begin on Saturday at the Syed Nazrul Islam Swimming Complex in Mirpur, with around 550 swimmers set to compete in 100 events across five age categories.

FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina defended the officiating in Argentina's 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, dismissing allegations of bias and saying match officials operated with complete independence.

A chance for revenge, compelling man-to-man duels, and a battle between attacking fluency and tactical composure -- all are set to unfold at Boston Stadium when tournament favourites France take on a Moroccan side that have steadily established themselves as one of world football's genuine powerhouses.

With the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals set to get underway tonight, the disciplinary records of the eight remaining teams have revealed a striking contrast, with England emerging as the tournament's most heavily sanctioned side while Norway have picked up the fewest cards.

England's Morgan Rogers backed Harry Kane to come out on top when he faces Norway's Erling Haaland in an enticing battle between the World Cup sharpshooters on Sunday.

Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first in the second of their three-match ODI series against hosts Zimbabwe in Harare today.

France have dethroned defending champions Argentina to reclaim top spot in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking ahead of the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Morocco will not be wasting time on premature praise for their World Cup run ahead of their quarter-final against France, with any stock-taking to be done at the end of the competition, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said on Thursday.

As the curtain fell on the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, here are the results of all 104 matches from the tournament, which concluded with Spain reclaiming the title for the first time since 2010 after a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Argentina returned to the training ground on Thursday with renewed confidence after their dramatic comeback victory over Egypt in the Round of 16, as Lionel Scaloni's side shifted focus to Sunday's FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Switzerland [7am, Bangladesh Time].

Morocco was under French protectorate from 1912 to 1956. The two countries have remained closely connected through education, business and migration, while football has become one of the clearest expressions of those ties.

"Everyone is 100 percent fit except Saibari. This game comes too soon for him but I hope he is not out for the rest of the competition," Ouahbi told reporters ahead of Thursday's last-eight showdown at the Gillette Stadium near Boston.

Mbappe may command the cameras, but the tactical blueprint of this quarterfinal will be drawn in the dirt by Olise and Bouaddi.

As for France’s appeal to have Michael Olise’s yellow card against Paraguay rescinded, Deschamps said FIFA had informed them that the caution would stand.

Atlanta may ultimately be remembered as the night when the law prevailed. Whether it has  prevailed equally for everyone is the question this World Cup cannot yet answer.

For Argentina, it is becoming inevitable. Messi happened when the World Cup dream was on the brink of ending for the defending champions.

Fery faces French Open champion Alexander Zverev on Friday for a place in Sunday's final.

The FBI has not publicly commented on the reported investigation, and no formal charges related to the alleged money laundering have been announced.