world cup 2026

Monterrey, March 1 – In a historic achievement, Iraq has ended a 40-year wait to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in the final qualifying match played at the Monterrey Stadium on Wednesday.Iraq last participated in the multi-national tournament in 1986, which was also...

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), March 21 – Corinthians goalkeeper Hugo Souza has been selected for Brazil's squad for friendly matches against France and Croatia in the United States, as part of the FIFA World Cup warm-up, the South American country's football confederation announced on Friday.The...

Rio de Janeiro, March 17 – Neymar was excluded from Brazil's squad on Monday for friendly matches against France and Croatia, giving manager Carlo Ancelotti the last chance to test his players before finalizing the squad for this year's FIFA World Cup.Neymar returned from his latest injury...

Patna, March 10 – India's wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan said that he hopes to inspire young players through his performance after playing a major role in India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory.Kishan was accompanied by his father, Pranav Pandey, and received a grand welcome by the fans, who...

New Delhi, March 2 – Joy and celebration filled the air at Eden Gardens as International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, along with BCCI president Mithun Manhas, secretary Devajit Saikia, vice-president Rajeev Shukla, and others, were seen soaking in the vibrant atmosphere during...