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Will Neymar be fit to play Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener vs Morocco?

The veteran forward had earlier brushed aside concerns surrounding his fitness after missing Santos' previous three matches.

Why FIFA World Cup 2026 Ball 'Trionda' needs charging before every game?

Sportswear giant Adidas, which has produced official World Cup balls since 1970, had unveiled the 'Trionda' ball for the 2026 tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2026 predictions: Winners and Runner-ups for all 12 groups

Hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the competition promises heavyweight clashes, debut stories, and potential upsets across all groups.

Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for UEFA Conference League title

Crystal Palace didn't want to be in the third-tier Conference League and Jean-Philippe Mateta nearly left the club.

Indian football team lose 0-2 to Jamaica in semifinal of Unity Cup

The Indian men's football team lost 0-2 to Jamaica in the semifinals of the Unity Cup in London, making a disappointing debut appearance in the four-nation tournament.

FIFA WC 2026: Check Netherlands' full schedule, squad and team preview here

The Netherlands begin their World Cup campaign against Japan, immediately facing a difficult test in their quest to finally make history.

Unity Cup: Jamaica vs India preview, live match time and streaming

India's squad has been reduced following the withdrawal of several Mohun Bagan Super Giant players after the club recalled them from national duty.

How football quietly became India's second sporting obsession among youth

New audience research released by global leader in audience measurement and data analytics, Nielsen highlights the growing popularity of football in India, where the sport ranks just behind cricket.

FIFA WC 2026: Check Spain's full schedule, squad and team preview here

Spain arrive at the World Cup with a near-perfect qualifying record, finishing with 5 wins, 1 draw, and 0 defeats. They scored 21 goals and conceded just 2, underlining their control at both ends.

Injury scare for Argentina? Messi limps off field days before FIFA WC

Inter Miami head coach Guillermo stated that the final update regarding Messi's fitness can only be provided after a thorough medical examination of the Argentine

Emotional Guardiola says goodbye as City fans plead for 10 more years

The tears started long before the final whistle, with Guardiola welling up and rubbing his eyes as two of his most loyal servants, Bernardo Silva and John Stones, also said farewell and were given gua

Premier League 2025-26 honours: Golden Boot, Golden Glove and major awards

At the centre of it all were Arsenal, who finally ended their long wait for Premier League glory under manager Mikel Arteta.

Mallorca and Girona relegated from La Liga after final game losses

Girona and Mallorca were relegated after playing their last games of the La Liga season on Saturday, while Robert Lewandowski bid farewell to Barcelona as did Dani Carvajal to Real Madrid.

Iran's football federation says team's WC base has been moved to Mexico

The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation's World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA.

Zee and Jio in the race for 2026 FIFA WC broadcast rights in India: Reports

The deal is reportedly valued between $30-35 million and would secure access to television and digital audiences across the country for the tournament

Why Mohun Bagan pulled players from India camp ahead of Unity Cup?

The list included Vishal Kaith, Abhishek Singh Tekcham, Ashique Kuruniyan, Sahal Abdul Samad, Anirudh Thapa, Manvir Singh, Liston Colaco and Suhail Ahmad Bhat.

Man Utd skipper Bruno Fernandes named Premier League player of the season

Fernandes played a crucial role in Manchester United's successful league campaign, helping the club secure a third-place finish and qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League.

The end of the Guardiola era: A decade that changed Manchester City forever

Pep, in his time as City's manager, won 20 major trophies, establishing the club as one of Europe's powerhouses

FIFA WC 2026: Check Portugal's full schedule, squad and team preview here

Portugal's confidence is further boosted by their status as reigning UEFA Nations League champions, underlining their recent success on the international stage.

FIFA WC 2026: Check Morocco's full schedule, squad and team preview here

Achraf Hakimi will once again be the driving force behind Morocco's ambitions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.