Koushik Paul

India's Manav Suthar struck on his fourth delivery of his Test debut, dismissing Afghanistan's Abdul Malik during their one-off Test match in Mullanpur.

Wesley suffered a left-thigh muscle strain during Brazil's warm-up clash against Egypt ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Ederson has been called up in the Brazil squad as replacement.

In seven appearances so far since 1998, Japan have reached the round of 16s four times at the FIFA World Cup. In the 2026 edition, Japan are placed in Group F with the Netherlands, Tunisia and Sweden.

In an attempt to curb the social media abuse on the players and the teams at the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has sought expanded help of AI to combat the issue during the tournament from June 11 to July 19.

Norway's Erling Haaland and Algeria's Luca Zidane are among the nine sons who are going to emulate their fathers at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 34-year-old Christian Eriksen clutched his chest with both hands in an off-the-ball action before dropping to the ground in the 65th minute of Denmark’s FIFA friendly against Ukraine.

Runners-up in 2020, the Indian team are eyeing their maiden ICC Women's T20 World Cup title in the United Kingdom.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will have three opening ceremonies - one each in Mexico, Canada and United States. The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on June 11 with the final to be played on July 19.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal haven't met Lionel Messi's Argentina at a FIFA World Cup ever. But the 2026 edition could finally see Messi pitted against Ronaldo, provided both the teams win their first five matches.

Omar Artan was set to become the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a men's FIFA World Cup finals.