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World Cup 2026 qualifying: Brazil among big names who could miss out

Qualification is already underway in most confederations to see which 45 sides will join Canada, Mexico and the USA at the next World Cup

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The Joy of Six: sporting reinvention

Elite versatility, from an NHL legend turned lawyer, author, professor and politician to Brazil’s 4-2-4 formation

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The best Argentina midfielders ever

Some of the finest footballers in history have hailed from Argentina. Here, a look at the nation's best-ever midfielders...

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Questions for Harry Kane under new England manager but captain going nowhere in bid for more records

Kane is likely to remain the key man up front for England heading into the World Cup in two years’ time

Evening Standard

Erling Haaland edging closer to a first World Cup with Norway

Norway have not qualified for the World Cup since 1998, but have the planet's most deadly striker in their team

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When MS Dhoni defied 'back pain' to guide India to 2011 World Cup title win - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Ravi Shastri's fervent commentary from the 2011 World Cup final - "Dhoni finishes it off in style, India lifts the World Cup after 28 years" - continues to echo in the minds of Indian cricket enthusiasts. Dhoni's iconic six over mid-on against Sri Lanka's Nuwan Kulasekara, which clinched…

The Times of India

With wind behind its sails, Indian hockey eyes 'high five' at men's Asian Champions Trophy

The first half of the next four-year Olympic cycle will set Indian hockey's tone for Los Angeles 2028. The coming 24 months will culminate with two major assignments -- the World Cup and the Asian Games, both in 2026 -- for which coach Craig Fulton will start arranging the chess…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates, fixtures, stadiums, tickets and everything you need to know

Join FourFourTwo's World Cup 2026 coverage, as we bring you information and up-to-date news from the tournament

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World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Teams, groups, format, schedule, favourites

When do the AFC qualifiers take place for the World Cup? How many countries are playing? Al Jazeera answers.

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'New Jersey hosting a Premier League game? I would absolutely love that!' US Governor Phil Murphy wants a game that counts to come to America

In less than two years’ the World Cup final will kick off in New Jersey and Governor Phil Murphy believes the tournament will be gasoline on a soccer fire that is already burning across the country

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Peru's Former Soccer Boss Acquitted Of Two Murder Charges

Peru's national football team thrived under Oviedo's stewardship, which began in January 2015, qualifying three years later for the World Cup for the first time in 36 years.

Latin Times

Emiliano Martinez signs new long-term Aston Villa deal

The World Cup winning Argentina keeper’s contract extension runs until 2029.

The Independent UK

The best international managers ever

Counting down the greatest coaches ever to do it with their country (and, in some cases, others)

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Paris Olympics: This Indian hockey team won't need Dr Kalra's 'sesame pills' ahead of semi-final against Germany

NEW DELHI: The Grambusch brothers, Mats and Tom, were writing Germany's comeback scripts for fun at the World Cup last year. It had a happy ending as well. The Germans lifted the trophy in a final that can only be described as 'madness refusing to end'. The penalty shootout went…

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India vs Sri Lanka: Why Suryakumar Yadav is expected to take to captaincy like 'fish to water'

NEW DELHI: With India gearing ready to embark on a new chapter in T20 cricket after winning the World Cup in June, much expectation surrounds Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy in the three-match series against Sri Lanka that starts this Saturday in Pallekele.

International Business Times

World Champions Spain, New-look USA Top Olympic Women's Football Billing

A rejuvenated United States team under new coach Emma Hayes are targeting a record-extending fifth women's football gold medal at the Paris Olympics but face stiff competition, not least in the shape of World Cup holders Spain and their all-star line-up.

The Guardian - US

Men’s Olympic soccer remains stuck in the game’s second tier

The advent of the World Cup has turned the competition into a development vehicle

Al Jazeera

World Cup 2.0: Why women’s Olympic football is a must-watch at Paris 2024

With top teams and star players, the women’s Olympic football competition will be like a mini World Cup for fans.

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'Jo naseeb mai hai uske aage...': Mohammed Shami aspires for World Cup glory after teammates' T20 World Cup triumph

NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has expressed his desire to win the World Cup, drawing inspiration from witnessing his teammates' recent T20 World Cup victory. The Indian team ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought by defeating South Africa by seven wickets in the T20 World Cup final.

The Independent UK

‘We’d probably win the World Cup’: Independent readers call for Jurgen Klopp to replace Gareth Southgate

Many said the former Liverpool manager was the ‘obvious choice’ to take England’s men forward after their crushing Euro 2024 defeat

AAP

Next gen Boomers capable of new Games mark: Goorjian

Encouraging displays against Serbia and the US have given coach Brian Goorjian cause for optimism as the new-look Boomers chase Olympic medal glory in Paris.

The Times of India

Does Hardik Pandya's T20 captaincy experience make him a better choice than Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I skipper?

With the announcement of India's white-ball squads for the tour of Sri Lanka around the corner, the T20I captaincy has become a subject of speculation for two reasons. One, Rohit Sharma is no longer available having quit T20Is following the World Cup last month. And two, the toss-up is now…

The Guardian - UK

Gareth Southgate made England relevant again – but it was time to go

The national team were in a dark place but he made them unrecognisably successful during his eight years in charge

The National (Scotland)

Adam Idah told Celtic transfer is best for his career - and the Republic of Ireland

Adam Idah has been told he can improve as a player and increase the Republic of Ireland’s chances of getting to the World Cup if he rejoins Celtic.

The Times of India

Kirsten, Gillespie given free hand by PCB to turn fortunes of Pakistan cricket: Sources

NEW DELHI: Following Pakistan's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, met with head coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie on Tuesday. Sources indicate that Naqvi granted the coaches complete autonomy to turn the team's fortunes around.

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