World Cup 2026

Messi's Argentina fight back to end England dream, set up Spain final 16 Jul 2026 - 12:23 am

Atlanta: Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England...

Rice starts, England make three changes for Argentina World Cup semi-final 15 Jul 2026 - 09:37 pm

Atlanta: England manager Thomas Tuchel named Declan Rice in his team for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina after the midfielder recovered from...

England seek return to final against Messi’s Argentina 15 Jul 2026 - 09:26 am

Doha, Qatar: England will aim to end Lionel Messi’s bid for back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles and then charge their way into the...

Spain unchanged for France World Cup semi-final 14 Jul 2026 - 08:58 pm

Arlington: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named an unchanged starting line-up for Tuesday's World Cup semi-final clash with France. De la Fuente...

FIFA World Cup 2026: 'What stars are saying before semi-finals' 14 Jul 2026 - 10:04 am

Doha, Qatar: Major tournaments are often underpinned by players who rarely grab the headlines but there are also moments when the biggest names...

Mbappe, Yamal duel as France and Spain clash for spot in final 14 Jul 2026 - 09:44 am

Doha, Qatar: France’s bid for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup final faces its toughest challenge today when the two-time champions meet reigning...

World Cup has changed me, says Haaland 13 Jul 2026 - 09:13 am

DOHA: To book a spot in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, England pulled off something in Miami that no defence had even come...

Belgium’s golden generation takes final World Cup bow 12 Jul 2026 - 09:59 am

Doha, Qatar: Belgium’s finest era ends without the World Cup glory it once promised. For more than a decade, Belgium’s golden generation captivated...

Spain’s confidence soars before France challenge 12 Jul 2026 - 09:53 am

Doha, Qatar: Spain head into FIFA World Cup semi-final against France with growing confidence after their dramatic victory over Belgium, convinced they have...

Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 to reach World Cup semi-finals 12 Jul 2026 - 07:04 am

Kansas City: Argentina set up a World Cup semi-final against England as Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to propel...

Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis 12 Jul 2026 - 03:05 am

Miami, United States: Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's...

Merino strikes late as Spain beat Belgium to set up France World Cup semi 11 Jul 2026 - 12:17 am

Los Angeles,United States: Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a...

Logo-swapping bet: Airlines join World Cup fever with friendly banter 10 Jul 2026 - 01:35 pm

Doha, Qatar: As the World Cup pressure intensifies, so do the bets on teams that might win. The corporate rivalry between two airlines...

World Cup fans stretch budgets, and waistlines, to see their teams play on 10 Jul 2026 - 12:28 pm

Joe Hammond was sitting in a stranger’s home in Connecticut when Norway’s hulking hero, Erling Haaland, thankfully, knocked in a late goal some...

England seek another step towards glory against history-chasing Norway 10 Jul 2026 - 10:29 am

Doha, Qatar: When Norway and England meet in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals early Sunday morning (12am Qatar time), a place among the...

Spain, Belgium brace for blockbuster last-eight battle 10 Jul 2026 - 10:20 am

Doha, Qatar: Spain have made winning look routine at the FIFA World Cup, but Belgium’s growing confidence suggests today’s quarter-final could be anything...