United's preseason outlay pales in comparison with some of their fellow title contenders.

Senior FIFA executive, Kevin Lamour, says staff were deceived over President Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.

Follow live text updates and commentary stream coverage as India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem face-off.

FIFA's World Cup 2026 expansion was their first since 1998, but the 2030 edition could rise to 64 teams.

Chelsea rule breaches that led to action were self-reported following takeover by Todd ⁠⁠Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

Al Jazeera looks at the growing global opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's private investment plan.

Victor Wemnanyama, the NBA's tallest player, inked the third-largest rookie extension in history.

England face Norway and Argentina take on Switzerland for the final two World Cup semifinal spots.

Lionel Messi's Argentina faces Breel Embolo's Switzerland for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

A muscle strain threatened to derail Messi's tournament, but his coach says he's still world's best player.

Conor McGregor, former two-division champion and still one of UFC's most famous fighters, has not fought since 2021.

Haaland termed a 'beast' by England's Kane as the lethal forwards aim to carry their teams into the semifinals.

Teenage star receives first India shirt from BCCI and is tipped to make his debut in a T20 match in Ireland on Friday.

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

Vondrousova, who won Wimbledon in 2023, was issued a four-year ban from tennis after she refused to submit a ⁠sample.

Harry Kane's England and Ghana meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L, with the winner advancing to the round of 32.

Manchester-born midfielder Zidane Iqbal becomes the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a World Cup.

Boxing legend allegedly wrote the cheque on New Year's Eve 2024 and could face up to 20 years in jail if found guilty.

Ronaldo chases goal-scoring record, as Portugal and England begin their World Cup campaigns.

Austria were given a scare by debutants Jordan before securing a win, rounded off by a penalty in stoppage time.

Title contenders England begin their FIFA World Cup campaign against familiar foes Croatia in Group L in Dallas.

The Netherlands face Japan in a must-watch game as World Cup Day 4 brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.

Australia secure win in Group D courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.

World Cup opener ends in a draw for Morocco and Brazil as local fans celebrate New York Knicks' basketball triumph.

The New York Knicks ended their championship drought on Saturday, winning the best-of-seven NBA Finals series 4-1.

Iraq’s ‘most expensive footballer’, striker who scored Iraq’s qualifying goal against Bolivia, retraces his journey.

John McGinn's deflected goal gives the Scots a World Cup win for the first time since 1990.

Vinicius Jr individual effort lift Brazil's struggle in team's 2026 tournament opener against Africa champions Morocco.

After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?

Eighth-ranked Mirra Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in 6-3, 6-2 win in final.

Having never previously won the Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli seals consecutive titles as Gujarat Titans defeated.

The 2014 champs exited in the group stages of the last two World Cups but look a stronger force under Julian Nagelsmann.

Fan-made football anthems are raking in millions of plays on social media, rivalling FIFA commissions from musicians.

Players from Iran’s national football team are in Turkey applying for US visas for the 2026 World Cup.

The all-time greats who have shone on the biggest stage and written their names in football World Cup folklore.

Pricing for 2026 World Cup has been under heavy scrutiny, including in New York where city mayor cuts limited tickets.

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has announced on social media that he is not going to World Cup 2026.

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and No 4 Coco Gauff have led player complaints about reduced pay at French Open.

Afghanistan women's refugee team will tour United Kingdom in June and be guests at July's World Cup final at Lord's.