Lamine Yamal celebrated his 19th birthday with a simple wish, helping Spain defeat France and book a place in the FIFA World Cup final. Ahead of the blockbuster semi-final, the Barcelona winger joked that despite receiving plenty of birthday presents, that is the only gift he truly wants. "What I want as a present is a win," Yamal said, making it clear that football remained his top priority. The teenage sensation spent his birthday training with his Spain teammates before attending the pre-match press conference, where he revealed he had bought himself a luxury watch rather than receiv
FIFA will sell authenticated pieces of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final pitch as limited-edition collectibles after the tournament, a move that could generate millions of dollars in revenue. The collectibles will be made from sections of the playing surface at New York-New Jersey Stadium, which will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Encased in acrylic display boxes, each piece will feature an inscription with the tournament logo, venue, date, and the official match played on the pitch. FIFA said every item will carry a unique serial number and certificate of authenticity. Priced at $450,
Kylian Mbappe bounced back from an early missed penalty to inspire France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco, securing Les Bleus a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. Mbappe saw a first-half spot-kick comfortably saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, but responded in style after the break with a superb curl to open the scoring. The goal was his eighth of the tournament, drawing him level with Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot. France doubled their advantage six minutes later when Mbappe set Dembele up for an easy finish past Bounou to seal the victory. The result ended Morocco's i
At just eight years old, Takshvi Vaghani from Gujarat has already achieved what few athletes can dream of, earning two Guinness World Records in limbo skating through years of dedication, determination, and family support. Takshvi's journey began during the COVID-19 lockdown when her parents introduced her to different sports equipment to keep her active at home. A pair of roller skates immediately caught her attention and sparked a passion that would shape her future. After recognising her interest, her parents enrolled her in professional skating classes once pandemic restrictions eas
Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from the FIFA World Cup has prompted an outpouring of emotion from football fans worldwide, with thousands paying tribute to the Portugal captain after his final appearance on football's biggest stage. Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16 brought the icon's legacy, which shall remain unmatched, to an end. Cristiano Ronaldo, whose name brings smiles to everyone who loves the beautiful game, ended a remarkable journey that spanned six tournaments. The 41-year-old had confirmed before the competition that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his last.
Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from the FIFA World Cup has brought the curtain down on one of the greatest international careers in football history, following Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16. The 41-year-old captain confirmed before and after the match that the 2026 tournament would be his final FIFA World Cup, ending a remarkable journey that began in 2006 and spanned over 2 decades, with participation and scoring in each of the competition's six editions. Despite Portugal's exit, Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from the World Cup comes after rewriting numerous record
Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled the LA Knight Riders Cricket Centre in Southern California, marking a major milestone for cricket's popularity in the United States ahead of its return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028. The Bollywood actor and co-owner of the Los Angeles Knight Riders inaugurated the new facility with players and officials from the franchise. The venue is expected to serve as a training and development hub for cricket in the region while supporting the sport's growing popularity across North America. The cricket centre is located in the Great Park Sports Complex in Ir
At just 11 years old, Indian karting sensation Atiqa Mir is establishing herself as one of the country's brightest motorsport talents. After her historic victory at the Champions of the Future Academy round in Greece, the young racer says her ultimate goal is to become a Formula One driver and compete at the front of the grid. Atiqa recently became the third driver in the history of the Champions of the Future Academy to complete a clean sweep by coming first in qualifiers, winning every heat race and claiming victory in the final. She became the first Indian and Asian female racer selecte
The Indian women's cricket team has qualified for the LA 2028 Olympic Games, securing a place through the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 after emerging as the highest-ranked Asian team in the tournament. India's qualification was confirmed after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the qualification system for cricket at the Los Angeles Olympics, where the sport will make its long-awaited return after 128 years. Under the approved qualification format, the best-performing eligible team from Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania at the Women's T20 World Cup earned a direct bert
The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to witness history, with some of the biggest footballers rewriting the record books through a series of landmark achievements across the tournament. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane and Luka Modrić reached remarkable milestones, underlining their huge impact on the global stage. Lionel Messi added to his legacy in his World Cup career by becoming the first player in history to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches. The Argentine captain also extended his all-time World Cup scoring record, taking his tally to 18 goals and furth