WORLD CUP

Jess Fox withdraws from canoe slalom worlds after kidney surgery, prioritising recovery over home title bid

Zendejas and Balogun seal 2-0 win over Japan

The Three Lions sit top of Group K after five successive victories

Mbappe leads Les Bleus to a 2-1 comeback over Iceland after Olise’s blunder

Nadiem Amiri and Florian Wirtz net second-half goals to earn 3-1 victory

The Three Lions face their main Group K rivals on Tuesday

Veteran striker on target twice in 5-0 win against Armenia

He scored in the 18th minute and Lee Dong-gyeong added another in the 43rd

The Three Lions prepare for Andorra and Serbia

Argentina captain scores twice in win over Venezuela

They face Estonia and Israel, aiming to close nine-point gap on Group I leaders Norway

Uruguay need just a draw against Peru on Thursday to seal World Cup 2026 qualification

From Ash’s Tekken mastery to 4Thrives’ EWC debut, Pakistan shines at esports abroad but struggles with support at home

A final decision on whether Zimbabwe or UAE will host the Women's T20 World Cup is expected by August 20

None of this would remotely be possible without you, my love, Indian superstar wrote on Instagram

Babar Azam’s captaincy in jeopardy as board considers significant changes following disappointing performance

Captain either fosters a positive environment or deteriorates it, says former all-rounder

The country of Pele, Garrincha and Ronaldinho, which once wowed the world has not won the World Cup since 2002

The next FIFA World Cup will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026

Eight direct spots and one intercontinental playoff berth are up for grabs for Asian Football Confederation

There seems to be no rescue from abyss of humiliation our hockey has fallen into

Stunning feat in history of World Cup, green shirts have bagged four world titles

American skier bags second victory of World Cup season in women’s slalom

Complainant asks PM Modi to bar the Aussie all-rounder from playing cricket on Indian soil

Australian swim star finishes in 57.33 seconds, dropping 0.12 seconds off her previous best time in Adelaide

ICC says organisers working to secure visas after complaints from Pakistan board

As a US passport holder, Basheer was able to get the Indian visa

England and New Zealand opened the tournament before a largely empty stadium

The mega event in India has a challenging format, with each of the 10 teams playing each other before the semis

RFEF President Rubiales, 46, under investigation for forcibly kissing Hermoso during Spain's Sydney triumph on Aug. 20

Opposing players consoling each other after games will be among the enduring images of Women's World Cup

Former PSG team-mate Mbappe calls the Italian legend and 2006 World Cup winner, ‘golden man’

Goalkeeper Spencer says weaker sides have developed over years after they hold France

Forward honed her football skills indoors after 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster

Euro 2022 star believes Bayern stint has helped her develop her game

African country will be banking on Barcelona star to guide them beyond quarter-finals for first time in history

Australian superstar eager to lift her first major silverware on her home soil

England captain calls injury lay-off ‘a blessing in disguise’, says she feels refreshed

French coach throws weight behind participation of 48 teams in mega event

Governing body’s executive says Football Ferns have modest ‘selling power’ compared to Australia

England striker says sitting out bigger blow than serving ban for breaking betting rules

England's Wiegman wants clubs not put national teams’ preparations in jeopardy

The Golden Stars secure 2-0 win over Myanmar in Southeast Asian Games final

Coach says his side for Women’s World Cup boasts ‘super-interesting and creative players’

Global football body will pay $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 showpieces

The Three Lion’s to face Italy as they begin their campaign for the European Championships

League’s chairman Nonomura says it has helped football culture take root in country in 30 years of its existence

Argentine superstar admits ‘there is nothing left’ to achieve in his glory-laden career

American alpine skier victorious in both slalom runs to take herself just six short of all-time record

Japan coach rewarded with contract extension after leading the side to last 16 in Qatar