World Cup 2026: Five big questions as football's biggest tournament kicks off
SINGAPORE: The wait is almost over and football's biggest tournament is once again upon us.
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France to edge out Spain for World Cup glory, economists say
BENGALURU: France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was still harder to call than inflation.
Sibling rivals line up for different teams at World Cup
June 8 : Four sets of brothers will compete at the World Cup, all for different countries in a reflection of how steady migration around the world has had an impact on football.
Seattle World Cup barge gives soccer's global language a waterfront home
EVERETT, Washington, June 8 : Every World Cup is memorable, but Seattle's two pro soccer clubs - the Sounders and the Reign - hope they have created an unforgettable waterfront venue for fans to watch games and for kids to play: a pierside barge with a mini soccer pitch, a huge video screen and amenities.
South Korea’s Kim hopes World Cup results make up for missing daughter’s birth
June 8 : South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu missed the birth of his daughter this month due to his World Cup preparations, but the 35-year-old says he is determined to compensate for his absence with performances on the pitch.
Injury concerns for Morocco ahead of their World Cup opener
HARRISON, New Jersey, June 8 : Morocco are concerned about injuries to starters Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Noussair Mazraoui, who could be forced out of their opening game at the World Cup against Brazil on Sunday.
Spain's Yamal, Williams on course for World Cup opener, says De la Fuente
PUEBLA, Mexico, June 7 : Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said on Sunday that Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz are on track to be available for their World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15.
Charley Hull edged out as Nelly Korda secures first US Women’s Open title
England’s Charley Hull suffered more major heartbreak as world number one Nelly Korda claimed her first US Women’s Open title.