World cup games today: Who are playing on Day 1? Kick off time, team-wise match scheduleWorld cup today matches: FIFA World Cup 2026 is kicking off on Thursday.
11 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
A World Cup of miracles, migrations and a lesson for Indian footballThe 2026 World Cup celebrates new teams and inspiring journeys. Nations like Iraq and debutants Curacao and Cape Verde showcase grit and ro...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago Airport ahead of FIFA World CupIraq's World Cup preparations were disrupted as star striker Aymen Hussein was detained and questioned for nearly seven hours upon arrival ...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
FIFA World Cup Group guide: A look at the contenders in each clusterBrazil eyes redemption in Group C, seeking their first World Cup since 2002, while Morocco aims to build on their historic fourth-place fin...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
2026 FIFA World Cup: Everything you need to know – teams, venues, dates & predictionsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a grand reimagining with 48 teams participating for the first time. The USA, Canada, and Mexico will joi...
21 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Which country could replace Iran in the FIFA World Cup? Past boycotts and withdrawals explainedIran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup is in doubt after the sports minister cited the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and s...
11 Mar, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
How Saudi Arabia and Qatar benefited from rule changes to reach the World CupFor the first time, it appears to have had an effect on events on the field, too. The Qatari and Saudi national teams secured places in Oct...
01 Nov, 2025, 11.35 PM IST
Match against Ronaldo's Al-Nassr 'once-in-a-lifetime moment' for India's FC GoaCristiano Ronaldo is set to play in India as Al-Nassr faces FC Goa in the Asian Champions League Two, a match hailed as historic for Indian...
15 Aug, 2025, 07.06 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Jordan, Uzbekistan make historyThe 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, expands to 48 teams, offering unprecedented global representation...
06 Jun, 2025, 08.50 AM IST
Goal: Can Super League Kerala set a template in football that can be replicated across the country?The inaugural Super League Kerala, featuring six teams and foreign players, aimed to revitalize grassroots football in the region. Despite ...
09 Nov, 2024, 11.51 PM IST
Vance-Walz face-off: US VP rivals to clash in 'high drama' debateUS vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz are set for a crucial debate today, potentially the last major event before the 202...
01 Oct, 2024, 11.29 AM IST
Diamonds, meatballs and motors: How Olympians can win more than medalsThe International Olympic Committee does not award prize money to winners at the Paris 2024 Games, but many nations and territories offer i...
04 Aug, 2024, 09.01 AM IST
FIFA Under 17 World Cup: India drawn with two-time winners Ghana, USA and ColombiaThe first match of the tournament will be between Colombia versus Ghana (Group A) and New Zealand versus Turkey (Group B) in New Delhi and ...
08 Jul, 2017, 12.38 AM IST
Bengaluru FC playing Iraq's Air Force Club for the AFC Cup could mean much for Indian footballRelatively, Iraqis had an easy run, winning five of six in the group stage, then two of four – the other two drawn – in the knockout stages.
05 Nov, 2016, 12.01 AM IST
Bengaluru FC to get whopping $1 million if they win AFC CupThe decision to increase the prize money for the winners of 2016 AFC Cup from $350,000 to $1 million was approved by the AFC Executive Comm...
04 Nov, 2016, 09.25 PM IST
- AR Rahman out of Oscar race
Musician AR Rahman is out of this year’s Oscar race after his song Na Na from his Hollywood debut movie Couple’s Retreat failed to earn a n...
03 Feb, 2010, 01.27 AM IST
- Obama embarks on 67-day sprint
Fresh off his historic nominating convention, Democrat Barack Obama is embarking on what likely will be the most important 67 days of his c...
30 Aug, 2008, 03.50 AM IST