New Zealand's 2026 World Cup Bid: Wood Injury a Major Doubt
Chris Wood's serious knee injury clouds New Zealand's World Cup hopes as the All Whites face Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G.
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Chris Wood's serious knee injury clouds New Zealand's World Cup hopes as the All Whites face Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G.
Shakira & Burna Boy sing 'Dai Dai' at 2026 World Cup opener June 11 in Mexico City, with J Balvin, Tyla. Buble, Morissette, Perry, Future lead other ceremonies.
France lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in a pre-World Cup friendly, their first such defeat under Didier Deschamps, ending a 16-year unbeaten run before major events.
FIFA bans vuvuzelas for 2026 World Cup, citing 2010 noise complaints. The decision extends a list of prohibited items, reshaping fan traditions.
Alphonsi slams RFU's seven-month privilege ban for Smith sexist post as lenient, saying misogyny persists in rugby.
Ollie Robinson took 4-10, including a triple-wicket maiden, in his first Test in two years as England reduced New Zealand to 61-6 on day one at Lord's.
With one week to kickoff, over 70,000 tickets remain unsold for 86 World Cup matches, with many below face value as FIFA faces pricing investigations.
At least 16 stadiums at the 2026 World Cup will drop their commercial names to comply with FIFA's strict clean-stadium policy, including AT&T and Banorte
Harry Brook was out after two dropped catches in England vs New Zealand first Test, leaving the hosts' middle order exposed at Lord's on day one.
Spain's 2026 World Cup path: friendlies vs Iraq and Peru, then Group H clashes with Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay. Full schedule revealed.
England drop Zak Crawley for first Test vs New Zealand at Lord's; Durham opener Emilio Gay debuts in batting shake-up after 4-1 Ashes defeat.
Opta supercomputer simulations show England's most likely knockout path: DR Congo in round of 32, Mexico in last 16, Brazil in quarters, Argentina in semis
The 2026 World Cup will feature an eagle, moose, and jaguar as mascots for the USA, Canada, and Mexico, reviving a tradition of vibrant tournament symbols.
Nat Sciver-Brunt returns as specialist No 3 for England's T20 World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka after calf injury. Coach Charlotte Edwards says she won't bowl.
Ellie Kildunne, World Player of the Year, will leave Harlequins after 2025/26, with 52 tries in 60 matches but no Premiership title. Her next club unknown.
England dismissed both India openers in the powerplay of the series-deciding third women’s T20, putting India under early pressure ahead of the World Cup.
Cas rejects Mexico appeal, upholds $178K FIFA fines for homophobic chant but lifts stadium ban. Ruling days before World Cup 2026 opener in Mexico.
CAS upheld $178K in FIFA fines for Mexico over homophobic chants, lifting a stadium ban, ahead of the World Cup opener vs South Africa at the Azteca.
Jofra Archer missing England's first Test vs New Zealand for IPL duty has been slammed as 'ludicrous' by pundits, with his series involvement now in doubt.
ICC greenlights historic pink ball trial for day Tests to combat bad light, plus coaches allowed on field in ODIs and T20s. England squad named for NZ Test.