Champions South Africa begin World Cup countdown against lowly Wales
Siya Kolisi-captained South Africa begin on Saturday against Wales in Pretoria a 16-match countdown before defending the Rugby World Cup title in France next September.
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Indian fans pocket almost 24k tickets for World Cup so far
World Cup but that hasn't stopped fans from making a once-in-four-years pilgrimage to sample the thrill that this football tournament provides. At Russia in 2018, a total of 17,962 tickets were allocated to Indian fans, taking the country among the top-20 in terms of tickets bought and top-3 among countries that did not qualify for the World Cup. Only fans from United States and China - who didn't qualify -- were allocated more tickets.
Gilgeous-Alexander powers Canada past Dominican Republic in World Cup qualifier
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drilled a silky smooth three-pointer late in the third quarter Friday, and then flashed three fingers to the delighted crowd.
US prepare for the unexpected ahead of World Cup qualifiers
NEW YORK : Back-to-back women's world champions the United States take their first step toward the 2023 tournament on Monday, playing Haiti in their CONCACAF W Championship group stage opener.
Canadian women lose to Spain in return to field hockey World Cup after 28 years away
Canada's women's field hockey team ended a 28-year absence from the World Cup with a 4-1 loss to co-host Spain in Friday's tournament opener in Terrassa, Spain.
Argentina a key destination on Scotland’s World Cup path, says Grant Gilchrist
Grant Gilchrist believes the three-Test series in Argentina is crucial to setting Scotland on the right path ahead of next year’s World Cup.
Saudi Arabia basketball team secure spot in second round of FIBA World Cup qualifying
LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s basketball team secured their spot in the second round of qualifying for next year’s FIBA World Cup with a come-from-behind win against Indonesia in Jakarta on Friday.
Glentoran to commemorate historic Vienna Cup success with a gold star on next season's kit
Glentoran are set to join a select club with the revelation the Big Two giants will have a gold star emblazoned above the crest on their home and away shirts next season.