- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
France headline tough Group I as Mbappe faces Haaland
Winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, France arrive at this World Cup as one of the leading contenders, but the planet's top-ranked team face stiff tests against Senegal and Norway in Group I, which also features outsiders Iraq.
Mexican keeper Ochoa set for historic 6th WCup
Mexican star Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper to appear in six World Cup finals after being named in the co-hosts' squad. The 40-year-old, who
FIFA to crack down on World Cup time-wasting
FIFA's on-field officials for the World Cup will insist on keeping matches moving by taking rule changes designed to limit time-wasting seriously, the sport's governing body said with the start of the 48-team tournament now less than two weeks away.
Spain, Uruguay set for blockbuster Group H clash with Cape Verde debuting
European champion Spain and South American powerhouse Uruguay highlight World Cup Group H that also includes a Saudi Arabia team which upset Lionel Messi's Argentina four years ago and tiny newcomer Cape Verde.
Nepal-W cruise into SAFF Championship semis
Nepal sailed into the semi-finals of the SAFF Women’s Championship underway in Goa, India, after registering a comfortable 2-0 victory over Sri Lanka at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday. With two successive victories, Nepal topped Group A with a maximum six points to secure their passage into the last-four stage. Nepal had previously opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bhutan.
Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
Nuñez said 780 people had been arrested over the violence - with more than 450 in custody. A person was found dead after an accident on Paris's ring road, which rioters tried to block overnight.
Nepal beats China by 221 runs
Nepal beat China by 221 runs in Asian Games Men's Qualifier held at Singapore today.
War with United States draws attention to Iran in Group G
For now, Iran is taking part in the World Cup despite the conflict with the United States. Dra
Pelé’s third, Baggio’s miss and the ‘Hand of God’: Iconic World Cups in Mexico and the US
From Pelé’s third title to Maradona’s legendary double and Baggio’s agonising penalty miss, tournaments hosted in Mexico and the US have left us with some of the most memorable moments in World Cup history. Here’s a
Three-time finalist Netherlands face Japan, Sweden, Tunisia in Group F
Can three-time World Cup runner-up the Netherlands finally win soccer's greatest prize? The D
Sadbhav Acharya defends title
Nepal’s Sadbhav Acharya successfully defended his men’s individual title at the 12th Nepal International Amateur Golf Championship, sealing a dominant week for the hosts at the par-72 Gokarna Golf Club on Friday.
Arsenal aiming to dethrone dynasty-chasing PSG
Arsenal seek to finally conquer Europe by wresting the Champions League crown from holders Paris Saint-Germain, who are themselves targeting back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday.
Can Germany avoid another early World Cup exit in Group E ?
Four-time World Cup champion Germany and newcomer Curacao sit at opposite ends of the global soccer spectrum. In June
