A monumental FIFA World Cup matchday sees icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo push for legacy-defining wins, while next-generation superstars Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland look to extend their dominant group-stage starts for France and Norway
Spain enters its crucial World Cup match against Saudi Arabia backed by elite squad depth and structural evolution. From a world-class midfield engine room to a fearless youth brigade, here are five reasons La Roja remains a primary title threat
Arjun Singh and Veer Shah were named captains of the Indian U-18 and U-14 pickleball teams for the upcoming World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam, following rigorous selection trials held recently in Ahmedabad
Austria open their World Cup 2026 campaign against debutants Jordan in Santa Clara. Both teams face injury concerns but aim for a strong start in Group J, where Argentina are favourites and the battle for second place remains open
Felix Nmecha scored the fastest goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Germany thrashed Curacao 7-1 in their Group E opener. Kai Havertz netted twice while Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and Deniz Undav also contributed in a dominant display.
Yasin Ayari scored twice as Sweden powered to a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match. Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and Mattias Svanberg also found the net as Sweden produced a dominant attacking display.
Three-time finalists the Netherlands begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Asia’s top-ranked side Japan in a Group F clash in Dallas. The match features contrasting histories, with both teams aiming for a strong start to their tournament journey.
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, controversial dynamic pricing has driven ticket costs to historic highs. While marquee elimination rounds remain surprisingly un-unified, the entry-level ticket tiers have completely vanished for almost all host matches
The FIFA World Cup 2026 marks the end of an era as iconic legends—including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar—prepare for their final tournament appearances, chasing ultimate glory on the sport's grandest stage one last time
FIFA has cancelled around 60 World Cup 2026 tickets booked for $0 due to a ticketing website glitch. The football governing body apologized for the error and gave affected fans seven days to pay the correct price
