Shakira, local flair light up opening ceremony

Jun 13, 2026

Mexico City [Mexico], June 13: Pop star Shakira led a line-up of Latin singers who helped open the biggest ever World Cup before the opening...

Mexico off to a flying start

Jun 13, 2026

Mexico City [Mexico], June 13: World Cup co-hosts Mexico got off to the perfect start with goals from Julian Quinones and Raúl Jimenez sealing a...

Wimbledon prize money up by 20% following French Open protest

Jun 12, 2026

London [UK], June 12: Prize money at Wimbledon this year has increased by 20% from 2025 to a record-breaking figure of £64.2 million ($85.9 million).

Tharp runs 110m hurdles world record

Jun 12, 2026

London [UK], June 12: American Ja'Kobe Tharp has run a stunning 110 metres hurdles world record by clocking 12.75 seconds. Tharp, 20, achieved the feat...

Still top at 40: Dzeko back at World Cup

Jun 12, 2026

Toronto [Canada], June 12: Edin Dzeko returns to the World Cup after 12 years at the age of 40 and the Bosnia-Herzegovina captain is still...

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Canada

Jun 12, 2026

Canada [Toronto], June 12: The eyes of two nations will be on Toronto Stadium as co-hosts Canada get their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign under...

FIFA to debut fan-centric pre-match ceremony

Jun 11, 2026

New York [US], June 11: FIFA has unveiled a bold new vision for pre-match ceremonies at the FIFA World Cup 2026, designed to deepen the...

U20s get France-based boost

Jun 11, 2026

Suva [Fiji], June 11: France-based Flying Fijian capped lock forward Setareki Turagacoke and Aisake Mana are expected to further strengthen the SportsWorld Fiji Under-20 squad...

Neymar still absent from Brazil training

Jun 11, 2026

Mexico City [Mexico], June 11: Forward Neymar was again absent from Brazil's training ground in Morristown, New Jersey, on Wednesday as the team prepares for...