Saudi Arabia Launches Bid to Host 2034 World Cup as Sole Contender Saudi Arabia, the sole contender to host the 2034 World Cup after Australia withdrew in October, has officially launched its bid for the tournament. The announcement was made by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (Saff) president, Yasser Al Misehal, who highlighted the country’s […]
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2024 Olympics Snub: Brazil Grapples with Qualification Woes During 2026 World Cup
2024 Olympic Brazil Grapples with Qualification Woes 2026 World Cup Brazil faced a setback in soccer as it failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics after a 1-0 loss to archrival Argentina. The defeat comes when the country grapples with a series of challenges in soccer, including poor results, coaching issues, and political turmoil at […]
World Cup 2026 Betting Outlook: France Leads, USA and England Follow with Solid Odds
World Cup 2026 Betting Outlook: FIFA has revealed the stadium sites for the 2026 Men’s World Cup, with the final scheduled to take place at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026. The tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, featuring a total of 104 matches. Here are some […]
Messi’s 2022 World Cup shirts could sell for record prices.
According to auction house Sotheby’s, six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s successful run at the 2022 World Cup are likely to become the “most valuable collection of sports memorabilia” when bidding commences later this month. The set has a shirt that he wore while playing in Qatar during the first half of the […]
FIFA to ‘mitigate environmental impact’ of 2030 World Cup
According to FIFA, actions would be taken to “mitigate the environmental impact” of the three-continent 2030 World Cup. FIFA announced Morocco, Spain, and Portugal as the hosts of the 2030 competition last week. Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay will also host the tournament’s opening matches to commemorate its 100th anniversary. Climate groups criticized the plan to […]
Rugby league-New Zealand keen to host World Cup with Australia after France pull-out
After France’s departure, New Zealand’s rugby league boss stated Tuesday that they seek to co-host the 2025 World Cup with Australia. France canceled 2025 on Monday, citing financial issues. New Zealand Rugby League chief executive Greg Peters stated New Zealand and Australia co-hosted the 2017 World Cup and could again in 2025. “We are interested […]
Grings wants Switzerland to be ‘very aggressive’ at World Cup
Switzerland coach Inka Grings wants her team to play brave, attacking football in Australia and New Zealand for their second World Cup. Switzerland, who reached the round of 16 in 2015, start Group A against the Philippines before meeting Norway and co-hosts New Zealand. Last year’s Women’s Euros eliminated the Swiss in the group stage, […]
Iftikhar replaces injured Haris Sohail for Pakistan vs New Zealand ODIs
Pakistan allrounder Iftikhar Ahmed will replace batsman Haris Sohail for the final three ODIs against New Zealand. Sohail had a shoulder injury before the first ODI, and while the PCB said initial tests were good, he did not play in the second game on Sunday. For a January series against New Zealand, Sohail, 34, returned […]
England skipper Williamson set to miss World Cup with knee ligament injury
Arsenal captain Leah Williamson will miss the women’s World Cup after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament in a Women’s Super League match against Manchester United. Williamson, 26, was carried off the field by medical staff 12 minutes into their 1-0 loss to United on Wednesday. Her ACL injury is a major setback for European champions […]
The Potential of Sports in Community Building
The Potential of Sports in Community Building Sports aren’t just about winning and losing – they have the power to bring people together, foster social connections, and create a sense of belonging in communities. Discover the transformative role of sports in community building and how they can create stronger, more connected, and more resilient neighborhoods […]
Patience required to end Suryakumar’s IPL slump, says Shastri
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri stated that Mumbai Indians batsman Suryakumar Yadav needs to be a bit more patient early in his innings in order to break out of his rut in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Suryakumar is the top-ranked Twenty20 batter in the world, but he has struggled recently and was dismissed […]
Pressure to impress for U.S. hopefuls in World Cup countdown
On Saturday, players trying to join the United States’ Women’s World Cup roster will be under pressure since a friendly match against Ireland is one of their last opportunities to win a berth with the four-time champions. The United States’ exhibition game against Austin, Texas, is their second-to-last before head coach Vlatko Andonovski selects the […]