World Cup 2026: Why I’m not looking forward to it
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament’s history. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, it will feature 48 teams, 104 matches and stretch over ...
Egypt chase first World Cup win with Salah still key
When Egypt’s all-time leading scorer Hossam Hassan headed the winner against Algeria to send his country to the 1990 World Cup, frenzied celebrations erupted across the soccer-mad nation.
Nearly four ...
Belgium’s new generation no longer bear burden of expectation
For a decade, Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ offered the promise of a major title without any return but now that a new-look squad have shaken off the past’s burden ...
Japan aim for breakthrough after high-profile wins
Japan travel to their eighth successive World Cup finals on the back of several high-profile victories and with coach Hajime Moriyasu bullish about their chances of reaching the tournament’s ...
Nine injured in shooting near England’s World Cup base camp
Nine people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting near England’s World Cup base camp in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, days before the tournament is due to kick off.
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Iran’s World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high
Iran’s national soccer team arrived in Tijuana early on Sunday ahead of three World Cup matches in the United States, amid tensions that have turned the world’s biggest ...
Denmark’s Eriksen collapses again during international match
Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday, but was conscious, the Danish Football Federation said in a social media post.
“Christian ...
Zverev fights off Cobolli for maiden Grand Slam title at French Open
Alexander Zverev finally shattered the barrier between himself and Grand Slam glory by grinding down a stubborn Flavio Cobolli 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5) 6-1 in the French Open final on ...
Antonelli stays cool to win chaotic Monaco Grand Prix
Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli stayed ice-cool to win a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix and extend his run of victories this season to five on Sunday.
The 19-year-old Italian ...
Antonelli snatches Monaco pole for Mercedes
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli snatched pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix after a thrilling qualifying battle on Saturday, edging out Max Verstappen with his final lap.
The 19-year-old Italian, ...
Teenager Andreeva beats qualifier Chwalinska to win French Open title
Mirra Andreeva became the youngest French Open champion in over three decades on Saturday as she swept aside surprise finalist Maja Chwalinska 6-3 6-2 on a blustery Court Philippe Chatrier, ...
Cyprus Cricket – Europe’s success story in cricket development
Cyprus Cricket has emerged as a true Cinderella story for the International Cricket Council (ICC), continuing to outperform expectations through a series of remarkable achievements that have placed the island ...
France to edge out Spain for World Cup glory, economists say
France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists ...
West Ham chair Sullivan steps down amid historic allegations coming to light
West Ham United’s joint-chair David Sullivan has stepped down from his position with immediate effect, the club said on Saturday.
“Mr Sullivan has also resigned as a director of ...
Netherlands aim for World Cup glory despite lack of star power
The Netherlands consider themselves World Cup contenders but head for the 2026 finals with a squad that contains few of the outstanding individual stars and little of the overall quality that ...
Sweden seek redemption after grabbing lifeline
A glance at the team sheets for last week’s Champions League final gave a big clue as to why Ecuador might end up being one of the toughest teams ...
Miserly Ecuador eye breakthrough on back of unbeaten run
A glance at the team sheets for last week’s Champions League final gave a big clue as to why Ecuador might end up being one of the toughest teams ...
Four-time winners Germany out to restore tarnished reputation
Germany have set their sights firmly on a fifth World Cup trophy but not many at home share coach Julian Nagelsmann’s optimism.
The Germans go into the tournament co-hosted ...
Attack-minded Ivorians bullish ahead of World Cup return
Ivory Coast will take a team laden with attacking talent to the World Cup and are hoping to make a big impact in their first appearance at the tournament since 2014.
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Curacao’s Dutch connection suggests they should not be taken lightly
Curacao will be the smallest country to compete at the World Cup but all their squad hail from the Netherlands, whose national team have a proud history at the tournament, ...
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Dream meets fairytale as Andreeva and Chwalinska set up French Open final showdown
Maja Chwalinska’s incredible run as the first qualifier to reach a French Open final in the professional era marks the fulfilment of an ambition the Polish 24-year-old has chased ...
Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US
Iran’s World Cup soccer players have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White House official told Reuters on Friday, just 10 days before their first match in ...
Liverpool appoint former Bournemouth coach Iraola as manager
Former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola will take over as Liverpool’s manager on a two-year deal, the Premier League club said late on Thursday.
The 43-year-old replaces Dutchman Arne Slot, ...
Expectations on rise, excitement level ‘picking up’ for the US team
Things are finally starting to feel real for the United States men’s national team.Eight years after the US was granted the rights to host the 2026 World Cup in ...
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