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French journalist suspended for criticising Jeremy Doku's plan to leave World Cup midway: 'L'Équipe distances itself...'
Jeremy Doku has expressed his wish to leave the Belgium squad later in the tournament in order to find time to attend the birth of his first child. However, his wish has divided opinions in the football world.
FIFA World Cup 2026 firsts: Every record being broken by football's new nations
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has four teams making their maiden appearance at football's showpiece event – Curacao, Cabo Verde, Uzbekistan and Jordan. Here are all the records being broken by the World Cup's latest entrants.
Russian GM warns cheating will 'kill chess sooner or later', offers radical solution: ‘There should be a system of…’
Veteran Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi added that while doping in other sports only offered athletes a "10 per cent" boost to their performance, chess players were at a "100 per cent" advantage by using cheats.
England's next World Cup 2026 match faces disruption threat after FIFA issues flag ban announcement
A group of England supporters were left stumped after their application for carrying flags to match venues, which is a pre-requisite for the ongoing FIFA World Cup, was rejected by the governing body.
Iran football team leaves note in SoFi Stadium locker room amid World Cup restrictions in US: ‘Thank you Los Angeles…’
The Iran football team left a thank you note in their locker room at the SoFi Stadium after their goalless draw against Belgium. Having played both of their World Cup matches in Los Angeles so far, the team will now travel to Seattle for their third and final group match.
As Indian football federation proposes name change, smallest FIFA World Cup nation earns historic point
As Indian football federation pushes for a proposed rebrand, Curacao's historic World Cup breakthrough offers a reminder that results, not labels, ultimately define footballing progress.
Argentina next FIFA World Cup 2026 match: Timing, live streaming, venue and all you need to know
Lionel Messi's Argentina return to action in World Cup 2026 on Monday. Here's all you need to know about the Argentina vs Australia football match.
'We don't have facilities but we have passion': India's rugby love meets Premier League platform but challenges remain
Olympian Regan Ware and Sumit Roy of Hyderabad Heroes in the ongoing second season of the Rugby Premier League spoke to Firstpost about rugby and the sports' growth in India, the league itself and much more.
Viswanathan Anand would have ‘chop sueyed’ Magnus Carlsen if he was...: Hikaru Nakamura
American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura showered praise on Viswanathan Anand after his recent match against Magnus Carlsen. Nakamura also compared Anand to Garry Kasparov.
Egypt end 92-year wait with historic FIFA World Cup 2026 victory over New Zealand
First-ever World Cup win and multiple goals in a match for the first time since 1934. Egypt's victory over New Zealand was historic for the African team in many ways.
FIFA World Cup Day 11 wrap: Beiranvand's miracle, Cabo Verde's dream and Spain's statement
Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand produced one of the saves of the World Cup 2026, Cabo Verde continued their remarkable fairytale with a draw and Spain rediscovered their ruthless edge against Saudi Arabia on Day 11.
Cabo Verde’s World Cup fairytale grows: Goalkeeper Vozinha's mother arrives as Blue Sharks hold Uruguay
Cabo Verde’s remarkable FIFA World Cup story added another memorable chapter after a historic 2-2 draw against Uruguay. Days after finally securing a visa to the United States, goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother Candida Evora watched the Blue Sharks earn a famous result that keeps their knockout-stage hopes alive.
Serena Williams bags women's singles wildcard for Wimbledon 2026
Serena Williams will compete in a Grand Slam for the first time since 2022 as she is set to make a stunning comeback on the big stage at 44.
Lamine Yamal surpasses Lionel Messi, joins Pele in elite World Cup list
Lamine Yamal struck early for Spain against Saudi Arabia and the set the tone for his team in La Roja's 4-0 victory on Sunday, which is the first for the team at this World Cup.
Spain vs Saudi Arabia Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal, Oyarzabal strikes help La Roja get first win
Spain vs Saudi Arabia Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain have registered a dominating 4-0 victory against Saudi Arabia to earn their first victory of the ongoing World Cup. Lamine Yamal scored once while Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice with Saudis also gifting an own goal to Spain to complete the scoreline.
Magnus Carlsen left totally perplexed as Arjun Erigaisi beats him in 119-move marathon: Watch
Magnus Carlsen gave interesting reactions as he was losing against Arjun Erigaisi on Sunday at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2026.
Iran coach Ghalenoei accuses 47 World Cup managers of turning a blind eye to team plight: 'None of them responded'
Iran football coach Amir Ghalenoei has called out the other 47 managers in the FIFA World Cup for overlooking the team's troubles in the ongoing tournament in the United States.
Neeraj Chopra praises Pathirage's monumental surge as South Asian javelin rivalry builds steam: 'Javelin is getting attention'
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra lauded Sri Lankan thrower Rumesh Pathirage’s rapid rise in the sport after their face-off at the Doha Diamond League.
Japan make history after thrashing Tunisia 4-0 in 2026 FIFA World Cup centenary fixture
The Japanese football team made history after sealing a commanding 4-0 victory over Tunisia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday and have also advanced to the next stage.
FIFA World Cup Day 10 wrap: Netherlands run riot, Germany scrape through to qualify for knockouts
Netherlands thrashed Sweden, Germany survived a tough Ivory Coast test thanks to Deniz Undav, while Curacao shocked Ecuador in a dramatic day of action at FIFA World Cup 2026.
'Shameless jokers': AIFF faces backlash over Bharat name change and Vande Mataram proposal
Kalyan Chaubey-led AIFF is facing backlash after proposing a name change to Football Federation of Bharat and compulsory Vande Mataram before matches. Fans questioned the board's priorities as Indian football continues to struggle across all levels.
Who is Deniz Undav? German footballer who is now on top of World Cup goal-scoring charts
Deniz Undav has helped Germany become the third team of this World Cup to qualify for the knockout stage after co-hosts Mexico and USA booked their spots a day earlier. Undav scored a brace for the four-time champions after coming off the bench in the second half when his team was trailing 1-0 against Ivory Coast.
Hikaru Nakamura opens up on 'shift in generation' debate over Magnus Carlsen's shocking form: 'Young players are...'
Magnus Carlsen's four straight losses in Hong Kong have triggered a debate over whether the Norwegian's reign as the undisputed king of the sport still continues or not.
Ronaldinho makes surprise return at 46, set to come out of retirement to join Ravenna in Italian third tier
Ronaldinho is considered among the greatest football players, and the news of his potential return to the field has spread like wildfire.
AIFF moves to rebrand as Football Federation of Bharat, files proposal with Sports Ministry
The All India Football Federation decided to approach the sports ministry to change its name to Football Federation of Bharat (FFB) after a proposal was accepted during the Special General Body Meeting on Saturday.
PT Usha, Anju Bobby George among winners at inaugural Indian Athletics Awards
PT Usha, Anju Bobby George, Gurbachan Singh Randhawa, Bahadur Singh Chauhan were conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards ceremony in New Delhi.
Magnus Carlsen sinks to historic low after horror rapid campaign in world team championship
Magnus Carlsen was handed four consecutive defeats at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships in Hong Kong and that has taken him to a never-seen-before low.
'Tough pill to swallow': Ex-England player on India’s World Cup dream, what needs to change and his 2026 winner
Former England footballer Paul Masefield has shared his views on the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, talking about early trends, England's chances and revealing the team he is supporting. In an interview with Firstpost, he also discussed India’s absence and the impact of the expanded 48-team format on world football.
Neeraj Chopra shows promising signs on injury return in Doha, but still has catching up to do
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra returned to action for the first time since an underwhelming and injury laden title defence at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo last year, finishing fourth at the Doha Diamond League meet on Friday with a best effort of 85.69m.
Algeria lodge official complaint over controversial tackle involving Lionel Messi: 'Deserved a red card'
Algeria have lodged an official complaint with FIFA over refereeing decisions during their 3-0 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026, citing controversial incidents involving Lionel Messi.