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World Cup

Rutten resigns as Curacao coach amid talk of Advocaat return

Set-piece boom unlikely to dominate World Cup, says FIFA's Technical Study Group

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a corner kick REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a corner kick REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo

Bosnia mix experience and youth with Dzeko and Mahmic named in World Cup squad

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Italy - Bilino Polje Stadium, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina - March 31, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko in action REUTERS/Amel Emric
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Italy - Bilino Polje Stadium, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina - March 31, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko in action REUTERS/Amel Emric

Wales name six uncapped players in squad as Morgan returns

How Kansas City became a surprise World Cup hotspot

The streetcar travels up the hill near Liberty Memorial, as the city prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S, May 9, 2026. REUTERS/Katie Currid
The streetcar travels up the hill near Liberty Memorial, as the city prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S, May 9, 2026. REUTERS/Katie Currid

Uncapped Bennie, Borges Rodrigues given World Cup chance for Australia

Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Third Round - Group C - Australia v Indonesia - Post-match Press Conference - Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia - March 20, 2025 Australia's Tony Popovic during the press conference after the match REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Third Round - Group C - Australia v Indonesia - Post-match Press Conference - Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia - March 20, 2025 Australia's Tony Popovic during the press conference after the match REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Jayawardene rues run of injuries as Mumbai miss the playoffs

Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Mumbai Indians - Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Raipur, India - May 10, 2026  Mumbai Indians' Raj Angad Bawa looks dejected after throwing the last ball of the match REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Mumbai Indians - Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Raipur, India - May 10, 2026  Mumbai Indians' Raj Angad Bawa looks dejected after throwing the last ball of the match REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary

The first 48-team World Cup – more opportunities, less jeopardy?

The New York New Jersey Stadium, temporarily renamed from MetLife stadium, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey on May 7.
The New York New Jersey Stadium, temporarily renamed from MetLife stadium, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey on May 7.

Archery-India women stun field, Li leads China charge at Archery World Cup in Shanghai

Anxiety, anticipation as World Cup one-month countdown begins

Soaring ticket prices, political tensions in the US and the Iran war have caused much anxiety ahead of the tournament's June 11 kick-off.
Soaring ticket prices, political tensions in the US and the Iran war have caused much anxiety ahead of the tournament's June 11 kick-off.

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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.