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Top 5 Defenders at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Top 5 Defenders at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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4 min readUpdated: Jun 10, 2026 08:05 PM IST Top 5 Defenders at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: With the FIFA World Cup knocking at the door, an array of stars have landed in the USA, Mexico and Canada, the hosts of this year’s edition. With 104 matches and 48 teams, this promises to be one of the biggest spectacles in the history of modern football as the eyes of the whole world will be trained on this tournament for the next 40+ days. With a lot of star forwards and midfielders, defenders more often than not get a little sidelined in the tournament of this magnitude. But since the evolution of the game for modern times, defenders, especially right-backs and left-backs have morphed into lethal counter-attacking machines, capable of finding gaps in the opponent halves. Here’s a list of the top 5 defenders to look out for in this World Cup in no particular order Gabriel Magalhaes (Brazil) Gabriel has been the rock of Arsenal’s defence this season with his on point defending as …

‘Even After 1,000 Years…’: PM Modi Recalls Somnath Temple Attack, Remembers Its Defenders | India News

‘Even After 1,000 Years…’: PM Modi Recalls Somnath Temple Attack, Remembers Its Defenders | India News

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Last Updated:January 11, 2026, 12:31 IST PM Modi led the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, marking 1000 years since Mahmud of Ghazni’s attack and 75 years since restoration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Credits: X) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the gathering at the Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations, recalling the series of attacks carried out a thousand years ago in an attempt to destroy the temple. PM Modi took part in the Shaurya Yatra at Somnath as part of a four-day national commemoration marking 1,000 years of unbroken faith and resilience since the first recorded attack on the Somnath Temple in January 1026 by Mahmud of Ghazni. “When Somnath Swabhiman Yatra is completing 1000 years, it also marks 75 years of its restoration in 1951… This Parv is not of the destruction that happened 1000 years back, but of this long journey. At every step, on every achievement, we see a unique similarity in India’s journey and Somnath. The way many efforts were made to destroy Somnath, similarly, the foreign invaders made continuous efforts to destroy …

Is Netflix’s Defenders Returning With Season 2 After Daredevil: Born Again Finale? Here’s Why Fans Think So

Is Netflix’s Defenders Returning With Season 2 After Daredevil: Born Again Finale? Here’s Why Fans Think So

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Spoilers ahead for Daredevil: Born Again Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again became a huge success and possibly hinted at the revival of another series. Charlie Cox’s Daredevil, aka Matt Murdock, became the first superhero from The Defenders to return after the conclusion of the Netflix series’ first season. The show follows a group of vigilantes who unite their powers to fight against a common enemy—The Hand. It is set a month after the events of Iron Fist, and the band of misfits includes Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. Fans believe that the Daredevil: Born Again finale hinted at the return of The Defenders for a second season. Kingpin’s grip over New York City—and the legions he commanded at Red Hook—overshadowed Daredevil’s influence and position in the city. Murdock declared that he wants to take back the city and acknowledged that he needs an “army” to do so. He assembled the first members of this army—Detective Angie Kim, former cop Cherry, and a few other officers—at Josie’s Bar. However, the dangers of the …

Defenders gone wild, Crossbar challenges and more

Defenders gone wild, Crossbar challenges and more

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Matchweek 14 of the ISL 2024-25 season delivered a cocktail of drama, comedy, and chaos. Mohun Bagan’s center-back Alberto Rodriguez decided to moonlight as a striker, Mohammedan SC and Odisha FC treated the crossbar like their best friend, while NorthEast United FC stunned Mumbai City FC with a flawless win. Let’s dive into the week where defenders turned heroes, attackers turned spectators, and teams turned in performances ranging from brilliant to baffling. Defender turns striker, Punjab FC see red Who needs strikers when your center-back bangs in two goals? Mohun Bagan Super Giant came from behind to beat a 10-man Punjab FC 3-1, all while Alberto Rodriguez channelled his inner Ronaldo. Punjab’s Ricky Shabong scored a beauty, but his team quickly crumbled like cookies under pressure, especially after Vidal decided to argue his way off the pitch. A predictable penalty, another Rodriguez header, and the Mariners remain table toppers – because why not? Crossbar challenge: Mohammedan SC vs Odisha FC In a game that resembled a long episode of “almost goals,” Mohammedan SC and Odisha …

Meet the top raiders and defenders of season 11

Meet the top raiders and defenders of season 11

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Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League has had an exciting start, with many close battles, including three tied games and some tactical brilliance leading to victories in the final minutes. Defending champions Puneri Paltan has also made a solid start to the season, collecting 19 points from five matches and currently holding the second position in the league table, just behind the leaders Tamil Thalaivas based on point difference. Meanwhile, Bengaluru Bulls and Gujarat Giants have had a challenging start to the tournament, managing only one win so far in six and four matches, respectively. We showcase the top performers from the league as the season nears the completion of its first quarter. Top Raiders Ashu Malik – Dabang Delhi (64 Points in 6 matches) Star raider Ashu Malik has had a strong start to the season, averaging over 1o raid points per match. The second-highest scorer of last season, Malik aims to replicate his success in this edition. He has completed a Super 10 in five of his six matches, including an impressive …

Top five defenders of the tenth season

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Pro Kabaddi League season ten has concluded with young Puneri Paltan taking their first ever PKL title surpassing the challenge of Haryana Steelers in a close final on Friday at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. The defensive gameplay was one of the highlights of the season which we have also seen in the low-scoring final where both the sides were quite solid on their defensive upfront. Puneri Paltan (331) and Haryana Steelers were the top two teams of the season with the most number of successful tackles. Today, The Bridge is looking at the top five defenders of the tenth season of PKL: Mohammadreza Chiyaneh – Puneri Paltan The Iranian has been one of the players of the tournament for Puneri Paltan with his defensive prowess producing 97 successful tackles on his own. He was the most dominating defender of the season having more than 20 points from the second-placed player. He played 24 matches for his team and secured 11 high 5s performances with a defensive accuracy of 59 percent. He also helped the team …

Kolkata Thunderbolts go down against Ahmedabad Defenders in straight sets

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Kolkata: Season 1 winners Kolkata Thunderbolts went down against Ahmedabad Defenders in the battle of Champions on Sunday, with a scoreline of 13-15, 9-15 and 6-15 in the third season of RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. Nandhagopal was named the Player of the match. Muthusamy led his side with solid passing, and Max Senica and Nandha contributed with solid spikes to give the Defenders a strong start. With Vinit’s consistent attacks on the lines, Kolkata played to their strengths to keep the game in balance. Including middle blocker Ashwal Rai, Kolkata tried to inch ahead. But a couple of unforced errors from Thunderbolts, and a powerful smash from Angamuthu allowed Ahmedabad to get in front. Muthu’s passing only kept improving as the game progressed as he kept providing plenty of attacking options to his side. The pipe attacks from Nandha only added more pressure on Kolkata. Onur Cukur’s aggressive passing presented a challenge for Defenders, but middle blocker LM Manoj took responsibility on him to close down …

Ahmedabad Defenders stun Chennai on opening day

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Defending Champions Ahmedabad Defenders and Bengaluru Torpedos registered big wins on the opening day of Prime Volleyball League season three on Thursday in Chennai. Ahmedabad picked up a comprehensive 15-10, 15-11, 15-12 win over the hosts Chennai Blitz at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium to kick off the third season. The Defenders did not get off to the best of starts, with Leandro Jose combining with skipper Akhin GS. But the momentum turned for Ahmedabad after a quick advice from coach Dragan Mihailović. Ilya Burau made up for the absence of Danial Moatazedi, with stunning smashes down the right channel. Blitz found little answers for Max Seneca’s serves, while unforced errors further hurt their cause. Skipper Muthusamy Appavu remained the backbone for Ahmedabad, as he kept serving up balls in equal measure to all his players, keeping Blitz guessing from where the attack could come. Midway through the game, Ahmedabad began misfiring, and Blitz found an opening. But Muthu’s perfect pass to Angamuthu brought a super point in the Defenders’ corner and the door was …

Watch: Morocco Star Hilariously Kisses Pepe’s Head After Portugal Defender’s Late Miss

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Pepe missed a late header against Morocco© Twitter The FIFA World Cup 2022 has produced some dramatic results. In the quarter-final stage, Morocco produced one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s history by defeating the Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal. In the dying moments of the match, Portugal defender Pep missed a golden opportunity to put his team level, but what happened next wasn’t expected by anyone. Seeing Pepe let the opportunity of an equaliser slip by, Morocco star Jawad El Yamiq kissed the veteran defender’s head, thanking him for the misdirected header. Morocco, courtesy of their stunning 1-0 victory over Portugal, became the first African team in history to qualify for the penultimate round of the FIFA World Cup. It was Youssef En-Nesyri’s first-half header that gave Morocco the lead and the African side ensured that they kept it intact for the entire duration of the match. Pepe, who had already scored in the Round of 16 match against Switzerland, couldn’t believe his luck as his header missed the target in the dying seconds of …

‘Kiss of GOD’: Watch defender’s hilarious reaction to Pepe’s miss wins internet | Football News

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Portugal suffered a shocking defeat against Morocco in their quarterfinal clash on Saturday evening, losing the contest 1-0. The match also saw Portugal’s most experienced player Pepe miss a golden chance to equalise in the dying stage of the contest. Pepe came extremely close from forcing the match into extra time but his header missed the target by a fine margin during the injury time. Soon after the moment, Morocco defender Jawad El Yamiq was seen kissing Pepe’s bald head, which left the fans speechless. It didn’t take long for the moment to go viral on the internet and fans flooded social media with their reactions while also sharing the video or a photo. Here are a few reactions: The best moment of the world cup for me is when this Moroccan defender kissed Pepe on his head for missing a free header in the dying minutes of additional time 😭😭😂😂pic.twitter.com/zWAcq6d3pB — FootballChampions (@ChampionsTV_) December 10, 2022 The passion of which he plants the kiss on Pepe’s raging bald head might be one of the …