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Portugal vs Netherlands in 2006 remains the most ill-tempered FIFA World Cup match ever, producing four red cards and 16 yellow cards.

Zee Entertainment says its FIFA World Cup 2026 rights acquisition is part of a long-term strategy to build a diversified sports ecosystem beyond cricket in India.

India begin their 2027 World Cup preparations against Afghanistan, with Rohit Sharma’s fitness and Nitish Reddy’s all-round abilities under focus.

Kane Williamson has retired from international cricket after a stellar 16-year career, ending his journey as New Zealand’s leading run-scorer.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s anticipated India debut could face delays as Cricket Ireland monitors community unrest ahead of the scheduled T20I series.

The ICC has reportedly finalised the ODI World Cup 2027 schedule, with the tournament expected to be the final World Cup for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a brilliant 44 off 22 balls without a six, showcasing maturity and adaptability in India A’s clash against Afghanistan A.

Bengaluru’s Srishti Kiran became the world’s highest-ranked Under-13 player after winning five ITF junior titles and reaching a career-best ranking.

A spidercam caught fire and crashed during Hungary vs Kazakhstan match in Debrecen, with players and a cameraman narrowly escaping injury.

Group F at FIFA World Cup 2026 features Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in a tightly contested race for knockout qualification.

Lionel Messi was surprised to meet his ex-Barcelona teammate Eidur Gudjohnsen’s son after Argentina’s 3-0 win over Iceland.

France target redemption at FIFA World Cup 2026 with a star-studded squad and strong motivation after their heartbreaking 2022 final loss.

Switzerland, Canada, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina battle in Group B, with hosts Canada aiming for a historic first knockout stage qualification.

Brazil and Morocco lead Group C at FIFA World Cup 2026, with Scotland and Haiti aiming to challenge in a competitive and diverse group stage.

Group G at FIFA World Cup 2026 features Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand, promising competitive matches and high-stakes battles for qualification.

Spain and Uruguay headline Group H at FIFA World Cup 2026, facing challenges from Saudi Arabia and debutants Cabo Verde.

France lead Group I at FIFA World Cup 2026, facing tough competition from Norway, Senegal and Iraq in a competitive group stage.

USA lead a tightly contested Group D at FIFA World Cup 2026, facing strong challenges from Turkey, Australia and Paraguay.

Rising temperatures could impact 97 of 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising concerns over player safety and game quality.

A machine-learning model predicts Spain as the top contender for FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of England, France and Germany.