Iraq became the last team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. (X Photo) In a night of high drama across the continents, Iraq made it to the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Italy suffered another heartbreaking failure to qualify.Iraq became the 48th and last team to qualify for the World…
The line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is now complete, with all 48 teams confirmed after the final round of qualifiers and play-offs across continents.The last six places were sealed in March, with Sweden, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Czech Republic progressing through the UEFA play-offs. Iraq and DR Congo took the last…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that Iran will participate in the upcoming World Cup despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.“Iran will be in the World Cup … that’s why we’re here. We’re happy because they’re a very strong team, I’m very happy,” Infantino said at halftime during Iran’s friendly against Costa Rica…
In a recent interview, Dane’s Pandor discussed a crucial football scene in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, where his character Uzair Baloch shares a heart-pounding moment with a gangster’s mastermind. The censor board, however, decided to cut 25-30 seconds from the scene. Despite these changes, Pandor believes he effectively portrayed Uzai’s dominance, a sentiment that resonated with…
The AIFF Executive Committee has sent three long-term commercial rights bids for club competitions to KPMG for audit. The decision follows a request by ISL clubs to avoid a binding decision on the 15+5 rights cycle. The clubs will also meet the bidders to resolve queries, ensuring transparency before the AIFF General Body considers the…
FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC during the ongoing Indian Super League season. (Photo: AIFF) New Delhi: London-based Genius Sports has bid Rs 64.39 crore per annum or about Rs 2,129 crore over 20 years. Commercial rights of Indian Super League (ISL) and Federation Cup. FanCode’s bid for the same properties is about half that: Rs…
ISL football match between East Bengal FC and Mohammedan Sporting Club (PTI photo) New Delhi: Fancode and Genius Sports, owned by Dream 11, have emerged as the two bidders for the commercial rights. Indian Super League (ISL) and Federation Cup on the 15+5 years model which was launched earlier this month. Capri Sports, a subsidiary…
KOCHI: The Indian men’s football team suffered a fresh embarrassment on Thursday, this time before they even took the field. National head coach Khalid Jameel and the team were barred from entering the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, the venue of India’s Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong on March 31. Jameel had arrived…
Amelia Valverde Villalobos, head coach of India looks on during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between Australia and Vietnam at the Perth Rectangle Stadium on March 04, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St. Pierre/Getty Images) New Delhi: Thomas Dennerby resigned as head coach of the Indian women’s team after the…
India secured a place in the semi-finals by defeating Pakistan in the opening match of the SAFF U-20 Cup India booked their place in the semi-finals of the SAFF U20 Championship on Thursday with a dominant performance to beat Pakistan 3-0 in their opening Group B match. Forward Oming Dodam produced a brace in the…