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
World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest everThe 2026 World Cup is set to be the largest tournament yet. It will feature 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A record...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccerSaudi Arabia is making waves in global football. Following a stunning World Cup upset, the nation attracted top stars like Cristiano Ronald...
07 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Lionel Messi becomes second footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo to reach billionaire statusFootball legend Lionel Messi has officially become a billionaire. He joins Cristiano Ronaldo as the only footballers to reach this elite st...
24 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
The last dance: Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final World CupFootball legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set for their sixth World Cup appearances. This marks their final tournament as the...
16 May, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Chelsea's American project at breaking point as beleaguered team heads into FA Cup semisChelsea's American ownership faces a crisis. Poor results, including a Champions League exit and a five-game losing streak, have led to fan...
26 Apr, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Saudis now want sports to make money, clouding LIV Golf’s futureSaudi Arabia is reportedly scaling back its ambitious sports investments, including LIV Golf, shifting focus from cultural influence to fin...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Saudi Arabia rejects Lionel Messi transfer offer for pre-World Cup training stint; Messi not elite enough for Saudi PIF standards? CR7, Neymar, Benzema are permanent contracts: Saudi vs US football dichotomy explainedSaudi Arabia declined Lionel Messi's short-term transfer offer before the 2026 World Cup, revealing the kingdom's preference for permanent ...
01 Nov, 2025, 12.27 PM IST
From boom to budgeting as reality bites for Saudi footballSaudi Arabia's football league, which saw a huge influx of top players in 2023, is now focusing on more cautious spending. The league's inv...
10 Oct, 2024, 12.38 AM IST
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr being offered a whopping $550 million by Saudi clubsSaudi Arabian clubs are planning on offering Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. millions to join their respective clubs, and move away from Real Ma...
29 Aug, 2024, 10.48 AM IST
US and Europe-dominated sports seeing hostile Saudi takeover: THIS sport is nextSaudi Arabia is no more restricted to the oil business ad it has understood another avenue of trade has way too much money lying in store. ...
13 Jun, 2024, 08.20 PM IST
Saudi Pro League: Only 144 people turn up to watch gameOnly 133 fans arrived to watch an Al-Riyadh home game in September. Despite, stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Neymar playing...
18 Dec, 2023, 11.07 PM IST
Soccer: Saudi spending in transfer window second only to Premier LeagueEarlier this year, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced a Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project involving the leagu...
08 Sep, 2023, 05.06 PM IST
Manchester United, Madrid's legend Cristiano Ronaldo closes door on return to EuropeCristiano Ronaldo, also called CR7, has declined the possibility of returning to play club football in Europe stating that almost all Europ...
18 Jul, 2023, 09.13 AM IST
Karim Benzema to leave Real Madrid for Saudi Pro League club? All we know so farKarim Benzema will reportedly leave Real Madrid after the ongoing season. There are reports that Benzema may join Saudi Pro League club Al ...
01 Jun, 2023, 11.45 PM IST
- Referee Clattenburg quits Premier League for Saudi Arabia
SOCCER-ENGLAND-CLATTENBURG:Referee Clattenburg quits Premier League for Saudi Arabia
16 Feb, 2017, 08.05 PM IST