Ali Mabkhout hits double as UAE beat Nepal and start World Cup campaign with routine win
If this was still a way short of “Bento Ball”, and understandably so, then it wasn’t the worst of starts, either, for the UAE's newest manager.
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Resilience and bravery on show as Palestine draw World Cup qualifier with Lebanon
For 97 minutes, to be precise, Palestine's players appeared to put the increasingly desperate situation in Gaza out of their minds as they relentlessly tried to claim a win for their nation.
Mohammed Rashid: World Cup qualifiers will show the whole world Palestine exists
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India blast way to Cricket World Cup final after beating New Zealand
India maintained their perfect record at their home Cricket World Cup as they sealed a place in Sunday’s final by beating New Zealand in Mumbai.
Roberto Mancini and Saudi Arabia begin World Cup 2026 quest with one eye on future
Nearly two-and-a-half years before the first 48-team Fifa World Cup kicks off in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Saudi Arabia start their journey to find out if they can make it three appearances in a row at the global finals.
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.
Egypt captain Salah leads African stars into World Cup qualifying
Egypt’s forward Mohamed Salah reacts during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 quarter-final football match between Egypt and Morocco at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde on January 30, 2022. (Photo by Kenzo Tribouillard / AFP)
Mitchell Starc confident Australia are 'peaking at right time' at World Cup
Mitchell Starc believes Australia are “peaking at the right time” as they head into Thursday's World Cup semi-final clash with South Africa on the back of a seven-game winning streak.