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Deepanraj Ganesan

Deepanraj’s first stint with The Straits Times was in 2015 when Singapore hosted the SEA Games. For almost a decade, he has reported on local, regional and international sports. A communications graduate from the Nanyang Technological University, Deepanraj’s keen interest in local football can be seen in his coverage of the grassroots scene, Singapore Premier League and national team.

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In Texas everything is big, like the hopes on Japan’s football team

Ayase Ueda of Japan controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 14 in Arlington, Texas.
Ayase Ueda of Japan controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 14 in Arlington, Texas.

To be respected, you need to be fearless, says Hannibal Mejbri as Tunisia eye World Cup upset

Hannibal Mejbri, seen here warming up ahead of a friendly against Belgium on June 6, is bringing the fight to the 2026 World Cup.
Hannibal Mejbri, seen here warming up ahead of a friendly against Belgium on June 6, is bringing the fight to the 2026 World Cup.

A World Cup buzz for a fraction of the cost with a side of history? Sold

Brazil fans play football while people arrive for a watch party for the 2026 World Cup football tournament match between Brazil and Morocco at the FIFA Fan Festival at the LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on June 13, 2026.
Brazil fans play football while people arrive for a watch party for the 2026 World Cup football tournament match between Brazil and Morocco at the FIFA Fan Festival at the LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on June 13, 2026.

Inside Curacao’s rocky journey to World Cup dreamland

From left: Kevin Felida. Jurien Gaari and Gervane Kastaneer of Curacao arrive at Palm Beach International Airport ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 8.
From left: Kevin Felida. Jurien Gaari and Gervane Kastaneer of Curacao arrive at Palm Beach International Airport ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 8.

Stars come out to play in Los Angeles as World Cup returns to the United States

(From left) Actor Tom Cruise and former footballers David Beckham and Robbie Keane in the stands of the US vs Paraguay match on June 12.
(From left) Actor Tom Cruise and former footballers David Beckham and Robbie Keane in the stands of the US vs Paraguay match on June 12.

‘A day that I will not forget’ for fans, as World Cup party kicks off in Mexico City

Mexico fans Caramelo and Caramelo Junior at the Estadio Azteca stadium before the World Cup opening match against South Africa on June 11.
Mexico fans Caramelo and Caramelo Junior at the Estadio Azteca stadium before the World Cup opening match against South Africa on June 11.

From Kaki Bukit to North America: Singapore firm MatSing plays a key role at 2026 World Cup

MatSing’s executive vice-president Michael Matytsine (front row, in white) with Singapore staff at the company’s base in Kaki Bukit during a Christmas event.
MatSing’s executive vice-president Michael Matytsine (front row, in white) with Singapore staff at the company’s base in Kaki Bukit during a Christmas event.

Masks, mayhem and the magic of lucha libre in Mexico City

The lucha libre show at the Arena Mexico on June 9 captivated the audience which included the writer. 
ST PHOTO: DEEPANRAJ GANESAN
The lucha libre show at the Arena Mexico on June 9 captivated the audience which included the writer. 
ST PHOTO: DEEPANRAJ GANESAN

Colourful Mexico ready to light up the World Cup as opening match nears

A worker is pictured painting billboards outside the Estadio Azteca ahead of the match.
A worker is pictured painting billboards outside the Estadio Azteca ahead of the match.

A Panini sticker album sparks a World Cup journey to Mexico

The Straits Times sports journalist Deepanraj Ganesan with his World Cup Panini sticker book collection.
The Straits Times sports journalist Deepanraj Ganesan with his World Cup Panini sticker book collection.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.