Thomas Tuchel admitted neither England nor France wanted to contest the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff, but Didier Deschamps has insisted his players still have a responsibility to finish the tournament by securing the bronze medal. Didier Deschamps speaks during a news conference. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) England and France meet in Miami on Saturday…
The FIFA World Cup final is all set to be played on Sunday, July 19, in New Jersey. However, the fixture faces some concerns due to wildfires burning primarily in Canada, as well as in northern Minnesota. There is uncertainty over whether the Spain vs Argentina final will need to be moved or relocated because…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Amid growing speculation over the ODI futures of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, former India batter Mohammed Kaif has thrown his weight behind the veteran duo, insisting their experience will be crucial if India are to challenge for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe…
FIFA has reportedly informed the Spanish and Argentinian football federations that the halftime in the 2026 World Cup final won’t exceed 17 minutes. According to reports, the halftime interval in the final is set to last for 17 minutes, just two minutes longer than its usual duration. Shakira will perform at the halftime show. (AP…
FIFA doesn’t plan to shift the 2026 World Cup final to Sunday, even if smoke from Canadian wildfires affects air quality in New York, according to a Bloomberg report. There have been informal talks regarding the issue, but no formal decision has been made, and no meeting has been held for it. The Statue of…
R Ashwin on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Agency Image) Amid speculation over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI futures, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the timing of the debate, insisting that if the selectors wanted to move on from the veteran duo ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, they should have…
Tom Brady and Logan Paul appeared to get into a heated confrontation during Fanatics Fest in New York, with the exchange escalating to the point where Brady slapped the YouTuber-turned-WWE star across the face. Tom Brady gave an open-handed slap to Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest. (Instagram) NBA player Karl-Anthony Towns, who was standing between…
Argentina players hold a banner with the words “The Malvinas are Argentine”, referring to the Falkland Islands, at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) The White House has publicly defended the right of Argentina’s players to display the controversial Falklands…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup received glowing praise from both US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a joint appearance at the White House ahead of the tournament’s final weekend. Infantino thanked Trump and his administration for supporting the event, saying it “would not have been such an incredible success without you.”…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to break from the traditional rhythm of a football match, with the…
