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Mbilli v Canelo title fight postponed until October 28 Jun 2026 - 02:00 pm

Paris, France: The fight between WBC super middleweight world champion Christian Mbilli and superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez originally scheduled for September has been...

Capstone Master 2026 sets a new benchmark for padel with a record-breaking 432 teams 28 Jun 2026 - 01:07 pm

Doha, Qatar: Capstone Property, Official Sponsor of Capstone Master 2026, part of the Padel In Tour competition, marked a new milestone for padel...

Moriyasu looking forward to Brazil challenge 28 Jun 2026 - 09:41 am

Arlington: Japan will head into their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Brazil with confidence, head coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Thursday. The...

Giants roar, underdogs rise: World Cup group-stage games that rewrote the script 28 Jun 2026 - 09:37 am

Doha, Qatar: If the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup was expected to create one-sided contests and predictable outcomes, the group stage has delivered...

Australia eye ‘something special’ after reaching knockout stage 28 Jun 2026 - 09:36 am

Santa Clara: Head coach Tony Popovic said Australia want to do “something special” after reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for only...

Egypt confident ahead of Australia clash after reaching Round of 32 28 Jun 2026 - 09:33 am

Doha, Qatar: Egypt have turned its attention to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after making history by reaching the knockout stage...

Canada set for South Africa test as knockouts begin 28 Jun 2026 - 09:29 am

Doha, Qatar: Co-hosts Canada will play their first FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout match outside home soil today when they face South Africa...

Austria and Algeria reach World Cup knockouts after 3-3 thriller 28 Jun 2026 - 08:18 am

Kansas City: Algeria and Austria played out an incredible 3-3 draw in Kansas City on Saturday that ensured both teams qualified for the...

Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high 28 Jun 2026 - 08:13 am

Arlington, United States: Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their...

England top group to set up DR Congo World Cup clash, Portugal held 28 Jun 2026 - 05:05 am

Los Angeles, United States: England defeatedPanama2-0 on Saturday to clinch top spot in their World Cup group and set up a last-32 clash...

Argentina set to extend dominant World Cup campaign against Jordan 28 Jun 2026 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Argentina conclude their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign against Jordan with the two nations heading into the match with contrasting objectives....

The fan who became a player and other World Cup oddities 27 Jun 2026 - 09:23 pm

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup has built its reputation on iconic goals, dramatic finals and legendary performances that define football history. But...

Algeria and Austria eye Round of 32 berth in crucial Group J clash 27 Jun 2026 - 09:20 pm

DOHA: Algeria and Austria will battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages when they meet in their final...

Sabalenka urges Grand Slams to 'get it done' in prize money boycott row 27 Jun 2026 - 08:02 pm

London: World number one Aryna Sabalenka has urged Grand Slam chiefs to solve the prize money row that prompted Wimbledon stars to limit...

Prize beyond three points: Portugal and Colombia eye favourable knockout route 27 Jun 2026 - 07:26 pm

DOHA: The knockout places are already secured, but when Portugal and Colombia meet in their final Group K fixture at the FIFA World...

Djokovic inspired by Serena as he targets history at Wimbledon 27 Jun 2026 - 04:41 pm

London: Novak Djokovic is taking inspiration from Serena Williams' sensational comeback as he sets his sights on a record-breaking triumph at Wimbledon. Williams...

World Cup 2026: FIFA provides special services for visually impaired fans 27 Jun 2026 - 04:29 pm

Miami: The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced the provision of specialized services for fans with disabilities (the blind) at the...