Holding on Argentina was not enough, says gutted Kane
London [UK], July 17: England captain Harry Kane admitted trying to hold on to a 1-0 lead backfired as their World Cup hopes were ended...
Trump to make World Cup debut at final, hand trophy to winners
Dallas (Texas) [US], July 17: Donald Trump is finally set to make an appearance at the World Cup by attending Sunday's final featuring Lionel Messi...
ICC unveils new 3-stage format for Men's Cricket World Cup 2027
Dubai [Qatar], July 16: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday unveiled a new format for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, which will...
Baked Open course is 'double-edged sword' as strategy shifts: McIlroy
Southport [England], July 16: Royal Birkdale is set to be the fastest and most fiery Open Championship of recent years and that has the likes...
Waerenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage
Paris [France], July 16: Soren Waerenskjold won the fastest ever stage of the Tour de France with a long-range sprint in Nevers on Wednesday.
Adeyemi on the way to medical at Barcelona
Madrid [Spain], July 16: Borussia Dortmund left winger Karim Adeyemi is on his way to a medical at Barcelona, the Bild newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Half-time at final to last more than 15 minutes: Report
Dusseldorf [Germany], July 16: The half-time break during the World Cup final on Sunday is to last more than the usual 15 minutes due to...
Messi: The stats behind Argentina great's remarkable World Cup record
Washington DC [US], July 15: Lionel Messi will look to write the latest chapter of his spectacular World Cup story against England in Atlanta on...
McIlroy and Scheffler unconcerned by legacy once 'six feet under'
Southport [England], July 15: Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler both contemplated their own mortality as preparations to win their second Open Championship took a comically...
Classy Gill, all-round Axar help India win 1st ODI over England
Edgbaston, July 15: Shubman Gill continued his love affair with the Edgbaston cricket ground as the Indian captain's graceful 80 lay the foundation for a...
Who will steal the thunder? Mbappe and Lamal meet again
Paris [France], July 14: The France-Spain semi-final provides a sub-plot with Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal on opposing sides. Here's a look at their past...
Spain's Merino living wildest dreams with late winners
Los Angeles [US], July 14: Mikel Merino, who smashed in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final goal against Belgium in the 88th minute on Friday,...
Deschamps a world champion in getting the best out of his men
Arlington [Texas], July 14: Time and again, France coach Didier Deschamps has been asked asked to explain the secret behind his frighteningly good team.
Breaking down the four potential World Cup finals
Paris [France], July 14: With Argentina, France, Spain and England making it into the semis, here are the four potential finals, all of which would...
FIFA again dismisses spidercam cable speculation at England game
Berlin [Germany], July 14: FIFA has reiterated that England's equalizer in the World Cup quarter-final against Norway was fair as it insisted the ball had...
France clash a 'final before the final', says Spain's De la Fuente
Inglewood (California) [US], July 13: Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said on Friday that the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final with France would...
Coach Deschamps leads France into familiar territory in final assignment
New York [US], July 13: Didier Deschamps has had to cope with personal tragedy and the looming realisation that his long spell as head coach...
New Portugal coach Jesus 'will call up' Ronaldo if available
Oeiras [Portugal], July 13: Portugal appointed Jorge Jesus as their new national team head coach on Friday and he said he would continue to call...
'I know you're still upset,' Salah tells fans upon Egypt return
Cairo [Egypt], July 13: Egypt's national football team received a hero's welcome upon their return home from the World Cup on Friday but captain Mohamed...
Noskova fights back against Muchova to win maiden Wimbledon crown
London [UK], July 13: Linda Noskova put a dramatic second-set collapse behind her to win her first grand slam title in a wild Wimbledon final.
FIFA donates $1m for Venezuela quake relief
Caracas [Venezuela], July 13: World football body FIFA announced on Friday that its charitable arm would be committing $1 million to support relief efforts following...
Spain focused only on beating Belgium, not Cup glory: Olmo
London [UK], July 11: Dani Olmo is refusing to think any further ahead than Spain's quarter-final showdown with Belgium as he targets World Cup glory.
Switzerland suffers heavy losses ahead of the clash with Argentina, scrambling to...
Switzerland, July 11: Coach Murat Yakin admitted this during a press conference on July 11th in Kansas City. He stated: "Unfortunately, Johan Manzambi's injury has...
Jassim Al Buenain quits as QFA president
Doha [Qatar], July 11: HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain has announced his resignation as president of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) following the conclusion...
England's Quansah given 2-match ban for red card against Mexico
Kansas City (Missouri) [US], July 10: Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match ban following his red card in England's last-16 win over Mexico.
Mbappe misses penalty yet Les Bleus two good for Morocco
Boston [US], July 10: Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but made up for it with a brilliant goal to help France beat Morocco 2-0 on...
Spain and Belgium set for blockbuster reunion in LA
Los Angeles [US], July 10: Spain and Belgium meet in Los Angeles with a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals at stake. Both...