Group F presents one of the most unpredictable narratives of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, blending tactical sophistication with raw, explosive star power. Heavyweights Netherlands enter as favourites, hungry to finally capture the elusive crown that slipped away in past three finals. However, they face a fiercely competitive field. Japan brings their signature high-octane technical […]
PSG’s Desire Doue, left, and Warren Zaire-Emery walk onto the center court with Chgampions league trophy at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo) Fresh from Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League triumph, Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and three of his teammates brought the trophy to the French Open on […]
Football is set to move on from time-wasting tactics ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. The upcoming FIFA World Cup in United States, Canada and Mexico will be the biggest one yet, with a record number of 48 teams set to compete. Substitutes have been often accused of walking slowly, whereas some “tactical” […]
Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to leave Manchester City, with the Spaniard expected to announce his departure during the club’s final Premier League game of the season against Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium. According to The Athletic, Guardiola’s current contract runs until 2027 after he signed an extension in November 2024. However, speculation over […]
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, toy manufacturer Lego released an advertisement featuring Argentina’s World Cup winner Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, while announcing their football collection sets. The ad campaign is titled “Everyone wants a piece”, and also features Brazil’s Vinicius Junior and France’s Kylian Mbappe. The advertisement displays each of the […]
India defeat Pakistan in SAFF U20 C’ship opener to secure semi-final spot India delivered a dominant performance to defeat Pakistan 3-0 in their opening Group B clash of the SAFF U20 Championship on Thursday, sealing a place in the semi-finals with a game to spare. Forward Omang Dodum starred with a second-half brace, finding the […]
India vs Chinese Taipei (Photo from @IndianFootball on X) NEW DELHI: India crashed out of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup after losing 1-3 to Chinese Taipei in a crucial group-stage match on Tuesday. The result ended India’s campaign despite the team dominating large portions of the game and creating several chances but failing to convert […]
Good morning and a very Merry Christmas to the sports world! And don’t worry, we at India Today aren’t taking a festive break just yet. From Steve Smith stepping in to lead Australia in the Boxing Day Ashes Test with Pat Cummins sidelined, to Ravi Shastri emerging as a surprise contender for England’s next coaching […]
Gianni Infantino’s decision to award US President Donald Trump with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize has landed the football body chief in trouble, with a human rights group lodging a complaint to FIFA’s ethics alleging a breach of neutrality rules. The complaint was lodged by human rights group FairSquare, which called on the FIFA ethics […]
David Luiz delivered a moment of history on Wednesday night, scoring his first Champions League goal since 2017 and becoming the second-oldest goalscorer in competition history. The 38-year-old Brazilian defender found the net for Pafos FC during a 2-2 draw against AS Monaco, marking a milestone in the Cypriot club’s debut Champions League campaign. David […]
