FIFA World Cup 2026: England boss Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham not a confirmed starter: ‘These roles can always..’

[ad_1] England manager Thomas Tuchel believes that Jude Bellingham will have to fight for his spot in the starting XI for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. Ever since Thomas Tuchel took over as the England manager in January 2025, the Real Madrid player has started just four matches, whereas on three other occasions, […]

FIFA World Cup 2026, Group F preview: Schedule, full squads, players to watch out for

[ad_1] 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 […]

Dembele brings Champions League trophy to French Open after PSG’s title triumph – Watch | Tennis News

[ad_1] 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 […]

FIFA World Cup 2026: What new rules have been introduced at the upcoming tournament? Check details here

[ad_1] 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 […]

Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City, ex-Chelsea boss expected to take over

[ad_1] 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 […]

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo appear together in Lego ad campaign ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026; watch video

[ad_1] 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 […]

India beat Pakistan 3-0 to reach SAFF U20 semi-finals | Football News

[ad_1] 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 […]

India crash out of AFC Women’s Asian Cup without a single point after 1-3 loss to Chinese Taipei | Football News

[ad_1] 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 […]

Sports news today live: Steve Smith returns to lead Australia, Ravi Shastri eyed for England job

[ad_1] 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 […]

Did FIFA break its own rules in awarding Trump a peace prize? Rights group files complaint against Gianni Infantino

[ad_1] 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 […]