New york: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is entering its final furlong with only eight teams remaining in the competition, setting the stage for the climactic showdown at New York/New Jersey Stadium on 19 July. Notably, this edition marks the first time in W…

Vancouver: Switzerland will take on Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 last eight after edging Colombia on penalties following a gritty goalless draw 0-0 (4-3 PSO) in Vancouver. Switzerland have qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals for the fir…

Abu dhabi: UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced two additional bouts for UFC® Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Rountree JR., taking place…

Abu dhabi: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, has embarked on its journey to Almaty, Kazakhstan, to participate in the third Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship and the tenth Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship. These p…

Dallas: FIFA has announced that cumulative attendance at FIFA World Cup finals throughout history has surpassed 50 million spectators, reaching 50,020,653 during yesterday’s Round of 16 match between Spain and Portugal at Dallas Stadium in the United …

New york: Co-hosts the United States are out of the World Cup after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the last 16 today. Belgium took an early lead through Charles De Ketelaere in the ninth minute. The US hit back in the 31st with Malik Tillman’s equaliser, …

Spain: Spain advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026, currently being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, after defeating Portugal 1-0 today at Dallas Stadium in the Round of 16.

According to Emirates News Agency, Mikel …

Buenos aires: Argentina legend Lionel Messi has returned to the front of the pack in the adidas Golden Boot standings, having scored his eighth goal of the tournament in the thrilling Round of 16 clash with Egypt. He moves ahead of France forward Kyli…