2026 World Cup Pots: Argentina, Spain Don't Have to Meet Until Semifinals
The 2026 World Cup pots have been finalized, meaning that the procedure for making the 12 groups for the 48-team tournament is set.
New Zealand Sport News
World Cup draw to keep Spain-Argentina, France-England apart before final
(makes clear in paragraph three that teams have to win their groups)
Ireland will be bottom seeds if they qualify for World Cup
The Republic of Ireland will be bottom seeds if they qualify for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
FIFA provides glimpse of what could await Canadian men's team for 2026 World Cup
Canada could kick off its 2026 World Cup campaign against No. 66 Jordan, No. 68 Cabo Verde, No. 72 Ghana or No. 86 New Zealand. But the Canadian men could also face No. 12 Italy in their June 12 opener at Toronto's BMO Field.
India and Pakistan drawn in same group at 2026 T20 World Cup
MUMBAI :Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will clash in a politically-charged Twenty20 World Cup match in Colombo on February 15, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said as it announced the draw on Tuesday.
South Africa dominate World Rugby's Dream Team of the Year
South Africa led the way in the 2025 World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year announced on Tuesday, with six Springboks selected, headlined by Player of the Year Malcolm Marx.
Bazball or bust: England unlikely to blink despite Perth pounding
MELBOURNE :While England have ample time to sift through the rubble of defeat in Perth, the tourists are unlikely to come up with a new game-plan to replace 'Bazball' for the second test against Australia in Brisbane.
Rugby LIVE: Wales to hold press conference as England asked for evidence following controversy
The World Rugby international Test window may be closed but there is still one more big match to play, with Wales and South Africa locking horns in Cardiff this weekend.