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Fatigue looms large over the World Cup

India, June 11 -- "I gave everything, physically and mentally. But the very highest level is like a washing machine, you play all the time and never stop." Raphael Varane telling "Canal Plus" in 2023 ... Read More


Watch: Argentina fans who missed out on US Visas receive free TVs for FIFA World Cup 2026

New Delhi, June 11 -- As football fever builds ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a group of Argentine fans who missed out on travelling to the tournament received an unexpected consolation prize - bra... Read More


Historic 48-team FIFA World Cup begins today

Dhaka, June 11 -- The FIFA World Cup, the largest edition in the tournament's history, officially begins today as 48 national teams start their quest for football's most coveted trophy across the Unit... Read More


Brazil vs Morocco to Argentina vs Algeria - 9 group-stage FIFA World Cup 2026 matches one shouldn't miss in opening week

New Delhi, June 11 -- The wait for four years is finally over as the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks-off with Mexico hosting South Africa in the tournament opener at Estadio Azteca, in a re-match of the 201... Read More


फुटबॉल विश्व कप: एशिया की टीम है ऑस्ट्रेलिया, यकीन नहीं है तो इसके पीछे की सच्चाई जान लीजिए

नई दिल्ली, जून 11 -- FIFA World Cup 2026 में ऑस्ट्रेलिया की टीम भी खेलने वाली है। ऑस्ट्रेलिया भौगोलिक रूप से ओशिनिया महाद्वीप का हिस्सा है, लेकिन ये बात जानकर आप हैरान रह जाएंगे कि फुटबॉल के खेल में ऑ... Read More


Andrea Bocelli, Ejae open FIFA World Cup 2026 with 'DNA' performance

Mexico City, June 11 -- The FIFA opening ceremony witnessed a spectacular fusion of contemporary pop and classical music as popular K-pop singer Ejae joined forces with renowned Italian tenor Andrea B... Read More


FIFA WC: Some interesting stats, figures from Mexico-South Africa tournament opener

Mexico City, June 11 -- It was a highly intense, festive start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as co-hosts Mexico outclassed South Africa 2-0 in front of a passionate home crowd at Estadio Azteca on Friday... Read More


Japan skipper Endo ruled out of FIFA WC due to injury, retires from international football

Tokyo, June 11 -- Japan have suffered a major setback to their FIFA World Cup hopes, with their captain Wataru Endo not only ruled out due to injury, but also retiring from international football. Ju... Read More


"It is a good team with players having trained in Netherlands": Germany's Schlotterbeck on FIFA WC opener vs Curacao

Houston, June 11 -- Ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign opener against Curacao, Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck had said that while the debutants will not be taken lightly, his side is the favo... Read More


Rishabh Pant called on to improve consistency after losing 'post-Tendulkar' billing to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

India, June 11 -- Rishabh Pant no longer enjoys the status of India's undisputed first-choice wicketkeeper-batter. Having fallen out of the white-ball setup, his role is now limited to Test cricket, w... Read More