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FIFA World Cup 2026 USA Opening Ceremony: IST Timings, artists involved, where to watch in India - all you need to know
FIFA World Cup 2026's third and final opening ceremony is set to take palce in Los Angeles with the tournament arriving in the United States for the first time in over three decades. Know all the details about the opening ceremony below.
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Highlights, FIFA World Cup: Larin's late strike helps hosts split points
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Highlights, FIFA World Cup: Jovo Lukic's first-half strike was cancelled by Cyle Larin's 80th minute goal as Canada hand Bosnia and Herzegovina settled for a point each in their World Cup opener.
Neeraj Chopra withdraws from Doha Diamond League, focuses on back injury rehab
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has withdrawn from Doha Diamond League to focus on the recovery of his back injury in Switzerland, where he is currently training.
Gukesh's packed schedule not behind poor form, believes Keymer as he introduces new angle in debate: 'It's burden of...'
German grandmaster Vincent Keymer has analysed the struggles troubling reigning world champion D Gukesh as he prepares for his title showdown against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov.
Zee faces fan fury again as FIFA World Cup opener's broadcast slammed for poor video quality: 'Worst ever experience'
Indian football fans were not satisfied with Zee5's video quality during the broadcast of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada opening ceremony guide: When and where to watch Nora Fatehi's live performance
Nora Fatehi will be performing at the Toronto Stadium in Canada's part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony. Check out when and where you can watch the ceremony live in India.
USA vs Paraguay preview: ‘They’re not the ’94 team’ — former captain on USMNT's World Cup readiness | Exclusive
FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts USA will launch their group-stage campaign against Paraguay in Inglewood, California. But the question remains: will their lack of competitive experience prove a stumbling block?
WFI busts age-fraud, over 500 young wrestlers disqualified from U-17 ranking meet
The Wrestling Federation of India performed an intensive crackdown on age fraud during the U-17 National Open Ranking Tournament, leading to 500+ wrestlers being disqualified with the help of an Aadhaar-based verification system.
Bagpipes, sombreros and ‘hate-watchers’: Fans bring World Cup 2026 to life across North America
As World Cup 2026 kicks off across the United States, Mexico and Canada, international fans are bringing the energy to host cities, filling the streets and the stadiums and spreading a spirit of unity.
Indian shooting loses its first star: Before Olympic glory, there was Jaspal Rana
Jaspal Rana, who passe away at the age of 49, didn't win a shooting medal at Olympics, but his contribution to the sport remains unparalleled.
Wimbledon raises prize money to Rs 820 crore, but revenue-sharing debate would rage on: 'Broader debate is not settled'
Wimbledon has increased its prize-money fund by 20 per cent to a record £64.2 million (Rs 820 crore), with singles champions set to earn Rs 46 crore each. However, experts believe the move is unlikely to end the growing debate over revenue sharing.
PV Sindhu storms into Australian Open badminton tournament semi-finals; Tanvi Sharma loses
PV Sindhu will face top seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament semi-finals. Yamaguchi defeated Tanvi Sharma to progress.
World Cup 2026 ticket row grows as empty seats spotted during South Korea vs Czechia clash
Thousands of empty seats were visible during South Korea's 2-1 victory over Czechia in Guadalajara, reigniting debate over FIFA's ticket pricing policy.
Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana, who also coached Manu Bhaker, dies at 49
Besides winning multiple goal medals for India at Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, Jaspal Rana also coached Manu Bhaker to two Olympic medals.
Gukesh names one quality he's yet to master despite becoming chess world champion: 'I still have to develop...'
Despite his record-breaking run that led to him becoming the youngest world champion of all time, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh reveals the one quality that he is yet to master.
Wilton Sampaio steals the show: Referee goes viral after three red cards in World Cup 2026 opener
Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio became an unlikely star of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener after issuing three red cards during Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 1: Shakira shines, Mexico soar and South Africa implode as tournament begins with chaos at Azteca
Pop icon Shakira headlined a star-studded opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca on Thursday. However, it was the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening fixture between Mexico and South Africa that stole the show later in the afternoon.
FIFA World Cup 2026 12 June Match: South Korea face Czechia in early game, action continues late into the night
Take a look at the remaining match taking place on 12 June (Friday) in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and also the games to come on 13 June (Saturday).
Jose Mourinho joins Real Madrid on three-year contract as struggling giants eye turnaround under 'Special One'
Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid 13 years after his dramatic exit at the end of his first stint with the Spanish giants, and will be tasked with taking the 15-time European champions back to their glory days after two trophy-less seasons.
Mexico vs South Africa Group A Match Highlights: FT MEX 2-0 RSA; Quinones, Jimenez star in dramatic victory at Azteca
Mexico vs South Africa Group A Match Highlights: Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez score on either side of the half-time whistle as Mexico defeat South Africa 2-0 in the tournament opener at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca that witnesses more red cards being awarded than goals being scored.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony In Pics: Best photos from star-studded event headlined by Shakira
Shakira was the star attraction of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony but there was a lot more to watch and here we bring you the best moments from the opening act ahead of the Mexico vs South Africa clash.
FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony: IST timing, artists performing, where to watch in India - all you need to know
FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off with not one but with three opening ceremonies that will be held across the three hosting nations. Check how you can follow the event in India.
Nakamura expresses concern over Praggnanandhaa after Norway Chess triumph: 'I feel like if he played a little...'
R Praggnanandhaa recently made history as the first Indian player to win the prestigious Norway Chess, clinching the title with four consecutive Classical wins in Oslo. World No 2 Hikaru Nakamura, however, has expressed concern despite the historic win.
FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage schedule: Full fixtures, match timings in IST, venues and format
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins with a record 48 teams spread across 12 groups. Here's the complete group stage schedule, including all fixtures, match timings in IST, venues and the tournament's new format.
How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 for free in India and other regions
The most important matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be available to watch in India for free. Here is how you can watch these games without any subscription.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Eight major law changes that we'll see in use at the tournament
FIFA World Cup 2026 starts in less than eight hours and the world of football is set to change a little with new rules being applicable in the tournament. Check the details of this law changes below.
FIFA World Cup 2026 format explained: How the 48-team tournament will work
As we get ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026 to kick off on 11 June, let’s take a look at the format of the new 48-team tournament and the expanded knockout stage.
Zee restores original subscription plans for FIFA World Cup after fans slam reduction in device numbers: 'This is scam'
Zee Entertainment is under fire for changing its subscription plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hours before the kick-off of the event.
Messi's last dance, Yamal's arrival and Brazil's search for redemption: Who will win World Cup 2026?
Lionel Messi's Argentina are chasing back-to-back World Cup titles, Spain arrive with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, and France boast perhaps the deepest squad in football. From Brazil and England to Portugal, Morocco and Senegal, here are the teams best placed to lift the trophy at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026 fresh controversies: Messi passport leak, visa cancellations and Trump's remarks
The final hours leading to the FIFA World Cup 2026 have been dominated by more controversies as Lionel Messi and Argentina team were hit by a data-security breach and Scottish supporters lost travel authorisation at the last minute.