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FIFA World Cup 2026: Stern test for Ancelottis Brazil in intriguing clash against Morocco

A victory would provide momentum and breathing space, while a defeat would bring immediate scrutiny

12 Jun 2026 11:56 pm
India aims to extend domination against Afghanistan

Rohit all set to become the oldest man to play for the country in ODIs; Kishan likely to bat at No. 3 in Kohlis absence; the visitor has won its previous five bilateral ODI series in the 50-over format

12 Jun 2026 8:58 pm
IND vs AFG ODIs | We will play around with the No. 3 spot: India bowling coach Morkel

We have got a couple of one-day games coming up, and well give playersan opportunity in different slots to give ourselves a better idea of how we can structure teams and have different options, says Morkel

12 Jun 2026 7:09 pm
Kane Williamson, former New Zealand captain, announces retirement from international cricket

The 35-year-old Kiwi batter is the New Zealands all-time leading run-scorer

12 Jun 2026 3:56 pm
Real Madrid brings back Jose Mourinho as coach 13 years after first spell

Mourinho left no one in Spain indifferent to his abrasive, yet undeniably successful, managerial style when he first coached Madrid from 2010 to 201

12 Jun 2026 2:07 pm
FIFA 2026: Kerala startup designs football-inspired fonts

Fontspell, a startup based in Kozhikode, launches fonts that capture the energy, culture and spirit of football

12 Jun 2026 1:17 pm
Chellanam, a village near Kochi, celebrates Messi with 25-foot cutout ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Placing the cutout of Messi at Chellanam has become something of a World Cup tradition in the coastal village near Kochi

12 Jun 2026 1:13 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal, Williams train ahead of Spain's opener against Cape Verde

Both wingers shone as Spain romped to Euro 2024 glory, but have been beset by injury problems this season.

12 Jun 2026 1:03 pm
WFI cracks down on age fraud, disqualifies 500-plus wrestlers at U-17 ranking meet

The tournament, held from June 6 to 8 in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district, saw around 1,200 wrestlers register across men's freestyle, Greco Roman and women's categories

12 Jun 2026 1:01 pm
USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994

The World Cup co-hosts know they must avoid a banana skin at the futuristic SoFi Stadium in the first World Cup finals game on U.S. soil for 32 years

12 Jun 2026 12:54 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: How can Indian viewers watch for free?

Football fans can now opt to watch FIFA World Cup for free on DD Sports. However, only a limited set of games will be available on the public broadcaster

12 Jun 2026 12:17 pm
Ranas passing is a profound loss to Indian sports: President, PM, Bindra lead tributes

Rana, 49, who brought laurels to the country through his achievements as an elite shooter and later played a key role in nurturing young talent as a coach, died due to complications related to heart

12 Jun 2026 12:04 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: South Korea coach hails team unity after comeback win over Czechs

After falling behind to a second-half header from Ladislav Krejci, the Koreans rallied through goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu to secure three crucial points in Guadalajara

12 Jun 2026 11:24 am
Jaspal Rana, former Asian Games gold medallist, passes away at 49

Jaspal Rana was conferred the Arjuna Award in 1994 and Padma Shri in 1997 for his contributions to Indian shooting. Jaspal Rana was awarded Dronacharya Award in 2020

12 Jun 2026 10:02 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: South Korea snatches 2-1 win over Czechia

South Koreans substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal in the 80th minute

12 Jun 2026 9:42 am
FIFA World Cup: Mexico wins opening game for the first time

Some of the interesting stats about the Mexican football team which started their campaign on a winning note

12 Jun 2026 9:10 am
Aguirre says Mexico beat cramps and stage fright in World Cup opener

Mexico had never won their opening game of World Cup in seven attempts, registering five defeats and two draws during their previous appearances at the tournament

12 Jun 2026 8:38 am
Wataru Endo, Japans captain, is out of World Cup and retires from international duty

The 33-year-old Endo posted his decision on his X account in Japanese three days before his team's Group F opener against the Netherlands

12 Jun 2026 8:16 am
South Korea vs Czechia LIVE, FIFA World Cup: Second Group A match underway

South Korea eyes a strong start against Czechia; Son Heung-Min relishes his fourth FIFA World Cup

12 Jun 2026 7:59 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Goals, greats, and the golden boot

From Miroslav Klose's record 16 World Cup goals to Just Fontaine's unmatched 13 in a single tournament, the numbers behind football's biggest stage tell a story of changing eras and the evolution of the game

12 Jun 2026 6:13 am
Womens T20 World Cup: Australias waning aura provides others a genuinechance

For a long time in womens cricket, ahead of an ICC World Cup the big question would be who Australia would play in the final. If not who Australia would beat in the final.

12 Jun 2026 3:31 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Mexico beats South Africa to kick off World Cup

Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts' bid for qualification from Group A got off to smooth start.

12 Jun 2026 3:14 am
FIFA World Cup 2026, Mexico vs South Africa LIVE: Julian Quinones scores tournament's first goal

The opening match of the 2026 edition is under way at the iconic Azteca stadium in Mexico City

12 Jun 2026 1:25 am
Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony

While there was a festive atmosphere inside the stadium, there were chaotic scenes in the centre of Mexico City where thousands of fans pushed and shoved as they attempted to enter the official World Cup fan zone shortly before the 1800 GMT kickoff.

12 Jun 2026 12:56 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Of old warhorses, their longevity and last dance

While Messi, Ronaldo and Ochoa are appearing in their record-equalling sixth tournament, Modric and Neuer are going strong in their 40s; they are, however, set to bow out soon

12 Jun 2026 12:31 am
Stokes the problem child

Each time he was in the dock, the star all-rounder dug deep to come back stronger, endearing himself to Englands historically unforgiving cricketing populace; the fact that Brook has been overlooked and the captaincy returned to Root, if only on a temporary basis, reiterates how shaken the mandarins at the ECB are at the latest turn of events

12 Jun 2026 12:21 am
Arjun, Niemann to feature in Chennai Grand Masters

According to the organisers, Uzbek GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov will also be in the fray along with M. Pranesh, the winner of the Challengers event last year

11 Jun 2026 10:43 pm
Separation season

The Monaco GP revealed a title contender struggling to halt a slide. It revealed a seven-time World champion growing ever more comfortable in red, and a home-town hero searching desperately for answers

11 Jun 2026 7:15 pm
In Focus Podcast | FIFA World Cup preview: Who will take home the trophy?

Journalist and author Sandeep Menon explores the tactics, form and what to expect from the top contenders and underdogs to watch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

11 Jun 2026 6:26 pm
Serena Williams' comeback at the Queen's Club is over after injury to doubles partner

Williams is set to play doubles at the Berlin Open in Germany next week

11 Jun 2026 6:03 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: A guide to the 16 stadiums

From 16 host cities to 104 matches, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be a tournament of unprecedented scale

11 Jun 2026 5:23 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026 opener: Mexico has history, faces pressure hosting South Africa

El Tri swept the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League and CONCACAF Gold Cup titles, defeating Panama in the former final and the USA in the latter

11 Jun 2026 5:00 pm
FIFA World Cup: Full list of winners

Heres the complete list of FIFA World Cup winners from 1930 to 2022, highlighting the tournaments rich history

11 Jun 2026 3:59 pm
First in six decades, India-born Nikhil Chaudhary added to Australia's T20 squad

The panel has been impressed by his BBL form, particularly last season, leading to his addition to the squad, says selector Tony Dodemaide

11 Jun 2026 3:43 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Gordon stars in Englands warm-up win over Costa Rica after storm delay

The experience could prove helpful to Thomas Tuchel's side in the coming weeks with weather delays expected to play a prominent part in the first ever 48-team World Cup

11 Jun 2026 3:36 pm
Watch | FIFA World Cup 2026: Everything you need to know in 3 minutes

The FIFA World Cup is back and the 2026 edition will be the biggest in the tournaments history.

11 Jun 2026 3:15 pm
11 Jun 2026 2:52 pm
India retains top spot in mens ODI team rankings after annual update

The only change in the top 10 positions is that South Africa (102) have overtaken Pakistan (98) to fourth spot

11 Jun 2026 12:59 pm