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Spain-Argentina match promises windfall for eateries, pubs, delivery platforms

As fans embrace jerseys beyond stadiums, brands are targeting a growing middle market between premium official merchandise and dirt-cheap knock-offs

Broadcasters are not explicitly ordered to show the Fifa president, but a compulsory global feed, dignitary-shot rules and Fifa's stake in its producer keep Gianni Infantino on screens worldwide

France and Spain have a combined squad value of $3.137 billion, against $2.475 billion for England and Argentina. Yet England-Argentina semifinal tickets are priced higher than France-Spain.

Honouring its promise, Norwegian Air replaced its Instagram profile picture with British Airways' Speedmarque logo shortly after the England vs Norway FIFA World Cup quarter-final match

The official Team India merchandise for the CWG and Asian Games 2026 will be available through the JSW Inspire website from July 15, while sales on Myntra and Ajio will begin on July 23

Rajkummar Rao's first look as the former India captain adds another chapter to Bollywood's long-running fascination with sporting legends, with cricket continuing to dominate the genre

The men's and women's singles champions of Wimbledon 2026 will each receive £3.6 million (about $4.93 million), while first-round losers are guaranteed £80,000 (about $109,600)

According to media reports, Real Madrid are preparing a world-record €223 million bid for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise

In March this year, United Spirits Ltd (USL) announced the sale of IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a Rs 16,660 crore all-cash deal to the consortium

World Cup 2026 viewership in India is driving late-night demand for burgers, pizzas, fries and beverages on food delivery platforms

The IOC's plan to pay eligible Olympians $10,000 marks a historic shift in athlete support, but its multibillion-dollar Olympic-year revenue suggests limited financial pressure

KKR, CSK, RCB, RR and PBKS' combined valuation of over Rs 71,000 crore marks a turning point for Indian sport, showing IPL teams as mature businesses, not just cricket franchises.

The partnership will provide product access, performance education, clinics, masterclasses and support to tennis professionals at Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (RBTA)

Insurers' loss ratio is estimated at 60-70%, 10-15 percentage points lower than last season

Germany, four-time world champions, begin their campaign against World Cup debutants Curaçao, a Caribbean island of just 158,000 people and the smallest nation ever to reach football's biggest stage

The result leaves the Koreans level on points with co-hosts Mexico, who defeated South Africa 2-0 in the tournament opener earlier in the day.

Zee5 has introduced two dedicated subscription plans for the Fifa World Cup 2026: a quarterly Fifa World Cup 2026 + All Access pack priced at Rs 799 and an annual version costing Rs 1,699.

According to the Ipsos survey, 59 per cent of Indians plan to follow the Fifa World Cup 2026, placing India among the world's most engaged markets. Argentina leads global interest at 79 per cent.

More recent projections suggest FIFA's total revenue for the 2023-26 commercial cycle could reach $13 billion, with nearly $8.9 billion - or about two-thirds of the total - expected to come from the 2