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Manisha Kalyan dreams of playing in FIFA World Cup and Olympics someday

Trailblazing Indian woman footballer Manisha Kalyan on Friday said she harbours the dream of playing in the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics, a belief that has been bolstered by the national team's qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia next year. Manisha, the only Indian footballer to have played in the UEFA Champions League for women, was the cynosure of all eyes at the ASMITA under-13 league for girls at Nehru Stadium here on Friday. She said ASMITA is a "rare platform for young girls to realise their football dreams." "I am still dreaming of playing in the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics and after we qualified for the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia next year, our belief has been bolstered," the 23-year-old Manisha told the eight teams taking part in the Guwahati leg of ASMITA aimed at scouting talent at the grassroots level across India. "You now have a platform like ASMITA and the more quality matches you play, the better you will get," she added. Manisha

Will Brazil's Neymar Jr. get one final go at the FIFA World Cup in 2026?

Brazil's director of football said that if Neymar is fit, there's no question about his place in the squad.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar secure home edge for 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Saudi Arabia and Qatar drew home advantage in the fourth round of Asia qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. In October, Qatar will host Group A that also contains the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Saudi Arabia welcomes Iraq and Indonesia into Group B. The winner of each round-robin group will take Asia's last two remaining automatic spots at next summer's tournament, to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The teams that finish second will then meet, with the winner progressing to inter-confederation playoffs, which are scheduled for March 2026. Six teams from Asia secured qualification last month: Japan, Iran, South Korea and Australia have all participated numerous times, while Jordan and Uzbekistan will make their first appearance.

Scorching Club WC sparks heat fears for FIFA 2026 World Cup in USA

Research highlights that playing under intense heat can cause hyperthermia, increased cardiovascular strain, cramps, exhaustion, and even heat stroke.

How to buy tickets for FIFA World Cup 2025? Official details announced

Check the details for booking FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets here.

Trump marks one-year anniversary of assassination attempt at FIFA final

President Donald Trump on Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of a failed attempt on his life, joining family, friends and close advisers to witness Chelsea's dominating FIFA Club World Cup final victory over Paris Saint-Germain. The president joined the players on the field after the match to congratulate the tournament's outstanding performers, present PSG players with their runner-up medals and hand Chelsea their championship trophy. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were greeted with cheers as they arrived at MetLife Stadium just ahead of the pre-match performance by musical artists Robbie Williams and Laura Pausini. And the president got a smattering of boos when he was briefly shown on the stadium's mega-screen. The president waved to the crowd and pumped his fist as he and his entourage arrived at the stadium luxury box, where they took in the match with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his wife, Leena Al Ashqar. Other guests spotted in the president's suite included

Joao Pedro's brace against Fluminense gives Chelsea CWC final spot

Joo Pedro scored twice against his boyhood team in his first start for Chelsea, leading the Blues over Fluminense 2-0 Tuesday to assure an all-European Club World Cup final. A 23-year-old who had been at Fluminense from about age 10 until leaving for Watford in 2020, Joo Pedro scored in the 18th and 56th minutes and refused to celebrate either goal in a sign of respect for his former club. He joined Chelsea from Brighton on July 2. Seeking its second world championship, Chelsea advanced to Sunday's title match against the winner of Wednesday's game between European champion Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. European teams will win their 12th straight Club World Cup title and 17th in 18 tries, the lone exception a 2012 victory by Brazil's Corinthians over Chelsea, which won in 2021. Fluminense was initially awarded a first-half penalty kick but it was taken away in a video review. Chelsea's Moiss Caicedo injured his left ankle in second-half stoppage time. A crowd of 70,556 was

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: PSG thump Real Madrid 4-0 in semi-finals

Fabin Ruiz scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain built a three-goal lead in the first 24 minutes and routed Real Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the Club World Cup final against Chelsea. Ruiz scored in the sixth minute and Ousmane Dembl in the ninth following glaring mistakes by defenders Ral Asencio and Antonio Rdiger, and Ruiz made it 3-0 to cap a counter. Gonalo Ramos added a goal in the 87th. Coming off its first European title, PSG plays for the championship on Sunday. Real fared no better than Inter Milan, overrun by PSG 5-0 in the Champions League final. The 15-time European champion looked sluggish after traveling to Florida for training between games, and PSG had 76.5% possession in the first half. A crowd of 77,542 was at MetLife Stadium on a scorching day with a temperature of 91 degrees Fahrenheit (33 Celsius) at kickoff and humidity that made it feel like 101 (38). Real's Kylian Mbapp was not a threat in his first game against his former team. Luka Modric entered

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final schedule, live timing and streaming

Check the full schedule, live telecast and live streaming details for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final matches here.

Can Cristiano Ronaldo defy age to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Ronaldo will be 41 when the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, and few players have sustained the longevity to compete in the tournament at that age. Of those who have, none have won the title at that age

FIFA CWC: Monterrey advances to knockout rounds with 4-0 victory over Urawa

Monterrey scored three goals in a 10-minute span of the first half and went on to defeat the Urawa Red Diamonds 4-0 and advance to the knockout rounds in the Club World Cup. Monterrey finished second in Group E behind Inter Milan, which defeated River Plate 2-0 in a simultaneous game in Seattle on Wednesday. Monterry plays Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday at Atlanta in the round of 16. The match drew just 14,312 to the 89,702-capacity Rose Bowl. Nelson Deossa ripped the ball from 35 yards out that Urawa goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa got a hand on but couldn't stop in the 30th minute to put Monterrey up 1-0. After a cooling break, Germn Berterame tucked the ball into the bottom right corner of the net to make it 2-0. Jess Corona added another goal from distance that lofted up and dropped into the goal in the 39th. Berterame added a second goal in stoppage time. The Red Diamonds had been eliminated after losses to River Plate and Inter Milan. Liga MX's Monterrey was scrappy from the st

When and where to watch FIFA Club World Cup online in India for free?

The live telecast for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will not be available in India.

Tensions with USA puts Iran's 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes on the line

With political tensions affecting logistics and fan access, FIFA may soon face difficult decisions regarding Iran's full participation in the 2026 tournament.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Inter, Dortmund go past rivals in thrilling ties

At TQL Stadium, Borussia Dortmund edged past South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 in a game marked by extreme heat and momentum shifts.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Highlights: Goals galore as Juve beat Al Ain 5-0

Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceio each scored two goals and Juventus closed out the first round of the group stage in the Club World Cup with a 5-0 win against Al Ain on Wednesday night. The 36-time Italian champions opened the scoring at the 11th minute when a center from defender Alberto Costa assisted Kolo Muani's header in front of 18,161 fans, many on them wearing white and black-striped Juventus jerseys. Ten minutes later, Conceio dribbled the ball inside the penalty box and made it 2-0. Kenan Yildiz scored into the lower left corner in the 31st minute and Kolo Muani second goal four minutes into first-half stoppage time put Juventus up 4-0 at the half. Conceio scored again from a center-field kick in the 58th minute. Key momentJuventus scored three goals on Al Ain goalkeeper Rui Patrcio in the span of 20 minutes in the first half. The team had 10 first-half shots, eight of which were inside the penalty area. TakeawaysAl Ain, from the United Srab Emirates, will face a

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Real Madrid vs Al Hilal live time, streaming

Real Madrid enters as one of the favorites to claim the title, placing significant expectations on new manager Alonso.

Manchester City vs Wydad FIFA Club World Cup 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: 10-men Man City beat Wydad 2-0

Manchester City will be hoping to salvage their season with a strong FIFA Club World Cup 2025 run.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 begins, but why is it flying under the radar?

While top clubs have shown flashes of brilliance, several issues have begun to surface in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Manchester City vs Wydad live time, streaming

With Mateo Kovačić sidelined due to an Achilles injury, there's a strong chance Reijnders will line up alongside Rodri in central midfield.

Late penalty against Oman ends Palestine's 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams

An engrossing qualifying journey of 16 games and the obstacles of a war came crashing down in an instant for Oday Dabbagh and his Palestinian team. Their legacy will long continue. Players left the field in tears in the immediate aftermath at the King Abdullah II Stadium in Amman, Jordan, last Thursday after their quest for a first appearance at a World Cup evaporated on a contentious penalty awarded deep in extra time. Fans looked on, stunned. It's very hard, Dabbagh, the team's star striker, told The Associated Press. It was massive for us to get to the next stage we prepared well, we had a positive atmosphere, and we had the fans with us. We gave everything, but it was gone in a moment. Needing to win its last three Group B games to reach the playoffs for the last two of Asia's automatic spots at the World Cup, the No. 101-ranked team in the world beat Iraq in Basra in March, Kuwait in Kuwait City on June 5. Five days later, it was leading 1-0 against Oman in Jordan in the 97t