As the build-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues, these players will not be a part of the tournament due to injury. The likes of Rodrygo and Hugo Ekitike will be big misses for their sides as they chase the title.
While the FIFA World Cup has been muddled with on and off-field controversies, things are not better for the federations outside of the global tournament as well. The latest disaster has taken place in a friendly between Hungary and Kazakhstan, where a spider-cam suspended with wires above the stadium, came crashing down on the pitch.
Pakistan have handed Sahibzada Farhan the captaincy of a youthful squad for the 2026 Asian Games, leaving out several established white-ball stars. The selection signals a shift in focus following recent tournament disappointments.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has returned to India's ODI set-up after replacing the injured Virat Kohli for the Afghanistan series. The recall puts him back in a crowded 2027 World Cup conversation even as attention stays elsewhere.
England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his side have the quality to challenge for the World Cup title, but insists they cannot be considered favourites given their long wait for success on football's biggest stage.
Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with a goal as Argentina completed their FIFA World Cup preparations in style, beating Iceland 3-0 in a friendly at Auburn, Alabama, on Tuesday.
Bleeding rating points and fresh off a bruising Norway Chess campaign, World Champion D Gukesh opens up about the devastating psychological toll of climbing the peak too early.
Bangladesh beat Australia by 86 runs in the first ODI in Dhaka, with Josh Inglis left frustrated by a flat team performance. The defeat ended Australia's 21-year unbeaten run against Bangladesh in ODIs and handed the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Bangladesh vs Australia, 1st ODI Highlights : Under Mehidy Hasan Miraz's captaincy, Bangladesh have won three straight ODI series against the West Indies, Pakistan, and New Zealand, marking their best run since 2022. Australia arrive in Dhaka after a 2-1 loss to Pakistan, having lost two of their last three away series and facing further strain due to a depleted squad.
Real Madrid's attempt to sign Julian Alvarez for a club-record €150 million was met with ridicule from Atletico Madrid, who swiftly rejected the offer and publicly taunted their city rivals.
Serena Williams has not ruled out a return to Wimbledon after making a winning comeback to professional tennis nearly four years after her last competitive match.
Alexander Zverev finally won his first Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli. However, his achievement was quickly overshadowed as post-match discussions shifted to past domestic violence allegations.
Ben Stokes' England future has been thrown into doubt after a nightclub controversy triggered an ECB investigation. Reports suggest the Test captain could lose the captaincy, take a break from cricket, or even retire from international cricket altogether.
Ian Wright has labelled the FIFA World Cup 2026 the "World Cup of chaos" amid mounting concerns over visa denials and travel disruptions. The former England star's criticism follows the exclusion of African referee Omar Artan from the tournament.
Sri Lanka A vs India A highlights: Sri Lanka-A saw their final three wickets go down in the 49th over, as the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India snatched away an 8-run win over the hosts in some formidable clutch style. 2 wickets and a run out in Arshad Khan's penultimate over marked the end of a thrilling clash in Dambulla, which did not even have a Vaibhav Sooryavanshi show.
Pakistan's preparations for the Women's T20 World Cup suffered another setback as they slumped to a defeat against Scotland. Pakistan's batting faltered, leaving Fatima Sana's side with plenty to address ahead of a daunting group-stage campaign.
The Indian Super League is set to move forward after the AIFF agreed in principle to a two-year club-led model. The breakthrough, backed by the Sports Ministry, clears the path for the 2026-27 season to begin on September 4.
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Bharti Fulmali's unbeaten fifty and Shreyanka Patil's four wickets gave India a 26-run warm-up win over West Indies in Cardiff. The outing offered useful game time to India's bench before matches against England and Pakistan.
Arjun Tendulkar produced a stunning all-round display to power Arcs Andheri to a dominant win over Bandra Blasters in the T20 Mumbai League. The youngster was later rewarded with an emotional dressing-room ovation led by captain Shivam Dube.
Mohammed Siraj has been rested from India's T20Is in Ireland and England under a workload plan. Prasidh Krishna replaces him as India manage resources before a long white-ball season, with Siraj retained for the ODI leg.
