Eyes on Mancini’s Saudi team as 2026 World Cup qualifiers kick off against Pakistan
On Thursday, it will be six days short of one year since Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in the history of the World Cup.
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Egypt Captain Salah Leads African Stars Into World Cup Qualifying
Prolific Liverpool scorer and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah will be among the stars in action this week when 2026 World Cup qualifying in Africa kicks off with two matchdays. His two Premier League goals against Brentford at the weekend raised his total to 200 in English football, and he is now set to shine against Group A rivals Djibouti and Sierra Leone. Salah was the second highest ranked African in the Ballon d'Or last month behind Napoli and Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, who misses the first matchdays due to an injury.
"ICC Has Independent Curator Who...": Pat Cummins On World Cup Semi-Final Pitch Controversy
A raging pitch controversy may have taken the centrestage ahead of the World Cup semi-finals but Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Wednesday said they have "faith" in ICC and his team has not faced any issue so far in the ongoing tournament. Hours before India's highly anticipated semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede in Mumbai, reports emerged that the Indian cricket team management has sought a 'slow pitch' for the game.
Wankhede 'Pitch Swap Controversy' Strikes World Cup. Sunil Gavaskar, Michael Vaughan React
Ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final between New Zealand and India, a controversy erupted over allegations of a last-minute change in pitch at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s instance. A report claimed that the Indian board decided to go with 'used pitch' for the semi-final encounter, while a 'fresh pitch' was supposed to be put into play earlier. Multiple former cricketers have reacted to the story, giving varied views on the matter.
Bento looking to extend winning start as UAE kick off 2026 World Cup qualifiers
DUBAI: Another ticket to the World Cup after more than three decades away, or another false dawn?
Viktor Hovland: Ryder Cup memories bigger than winning $18m FedEx Cup
Viktor Hovland's career-best season was highlighted by two significant achievements, but if the Norwegian was given the option of only winning the $18 million FedEx Cup or the Ryder Cup with Team Europe – for which he got paid nothing – there is really no contest.
India vs New Zealand Live Streaming World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Live Telecast: Where To Follow The Match
India vs New Zealand live streaming World Cup 2023 Semi-Final:The India New Zealand Live action is here. The India vs New Zealand live streaming will be watched by billions of fans around the world. We have all the details of where to follow India New Zealand live streaming and live telecast. After having a marvelous outing in the league stage, the Rohit Sharma-led side will now look to avenge their defeat in the 2019 edition. Team India remained unbeaten in the round-robin stage and finished as the table toppers. On the other hand, New Zealand lost four matches out of nine and ended at the fourth spot in the points table.
Yahya Al Ghassani: UAE buoyed by Bento, but hard work starts now on road to 2026 World Cup
The UAE may have a much stronger chance statistically to finally reach a second World Cup but, for Yahya Al Ghassani, only greater focus and dedication will allow the national team to deliver on their long-held dream.