26 stars for '26: The top players who could define the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in one year, and we expect to see plenty of top players at the 48-team tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
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US begins uneasy World Cup countdown as Trump moves Marines to Los Angeles
NEW YORK :U.S. cities hosting next year's FIFA World Cup faced questions on Wednesday about how to reassure international fans concerned by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and travel ban as the year-to-go countdown began.
Only the best should showcase cricket in Olympics return at LA 2028
Cricket will return to the Olympics after 128 years at the 2028 Games and the popular view is only the best teams should showcase the game in Los Angeles, even if it means leaving out hosts the United States.
South Africa win toss and put Australia into bat in WTC final
LONDON :South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and put Australia into bat, looking to unleash his pace attack at the start of the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Wednesday.
Man City sign Dutch midfielder Reijnders ahead of Club World Cup
Manchester City confirmed the signing of midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan on a five-year contract on Wednesday and said the Netherlands international will be available for this month's Club World Cup.
Koeman keeps Depay hungry for goals after equalling Van Persie's record
GRONINGEN, Netherlands :Memphis Depay was denied the chance to complete a hat-trick on Tuesday, and take sole possession of the Dutch national team's all-time scoring record in the process, as coach Ronald Koeman said he wanted to keep him hungry for goals.
Antony Man United transfer exit edges closer thanks to Liverpool Florian Wirtz agreement
Erik ten Hag could reportedly offer Antony a lifeline at Bayer Leverkusen after Liverpool reached a verbal agreement to sign Florian Wirtz.
Manchester United's top striker target should be obvious
Anybody who watched Viktor Gyokeres regularly in his final season at Coventry City would have known about his potential.