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FILE - FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. Photo: AP

Asian soccer body joins opposition to FIFA and Infantino's World Cup private equity plan

Asian soccer body joins opposition to FIFA and Infantino's World Cup private equity...

Asia’s soccer body joined opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup and said Friday FIFA must urgently review its management style.
Asia’s soccer body joined opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup and said Friday FIFA must urgently review its management style.
Sports 31 Jul, 2026
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Second successive defeat leaves Nepal struggling in League 2 standings

Second successive defeat leaves Nepal struggling in League 2 standings

Nepal suffered a six-wicket defeat to the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in Utrecht on Thursday, registering their second successive loss in the series.
Nepal suffered a six-wicket defeat to the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in Utrecht on Thursday, registering their second successive loss in the series.
Sports 24 Jul, 2026
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Nepal suffer second straight defeat in CAVA Men's Championship

Nepal suffer second straight defeat in CAVA Men's Championship

Nepal endured its second consecutive defeat in the Men’s Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Championship, losing 3-2 to Sri Lanka in a closely contested match in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Thursday.
Nepal endured its second consecutive defeat in the Men’s Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Championship, losing 3-2 to Sri Lanka in a closely contested match in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Thursday.
Sports 23 Jul, 2026
Photo Courtesy: ICC

Nepal to enter direct global qualifier as ICC revamps T20 pathway

Nepal to enter direct global qualifier as ICC revamps T20 pathway

Nepal will compete in a 16-team Global Qualifier for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 after the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved a revised qualification pathway and new tournament format at its Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh.
Nepal will compete in a 16-team Global Qualifier for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 after the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved a revised qualification pathway and new tournament format at its Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh.
Sports 16 Jul, 2026
Spain's Pedro Porro reacts after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Photo: AP

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a...

Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final.
Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final.
Sports 15 Jul, 2026
Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026. Photo: AP

Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World...

Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina back to the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only served to make the 3-1 victory look a whole lot easier than it was Saturday night.
Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina back to the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only served to make the 3-1 victory look a whole lot easier than it was Saturday night.
Sports 12 Jul, 2026
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after France defeated Morocco during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. Photo: AP

Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup...

Kylian Mbappé spread his arms out wide and spun around after scoring his eighth goal of this year’s World Cup. He later gave the jubilant France fans dotted around the stadium a wave when he left the game because of an injury scare.
Kylian Mbappé spread his arms out wide and spun around after scoring his eighth goal of this year’s World Cup. He later gave the jubilant France fans dotted around the stadium a wave when he left the game because of an injury scare.
Sports 10 Jul, 2026
Spain's Pedro Porro (12) and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) react after Spain defeated Portugal in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. Photo: AP

Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career

Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's...

Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time.
Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time.
Sports 07 Jul, 2026
England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates with Jude Bellingham (10) after scoring his side's third goal through penalty kick during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026. Photo: AP

England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach...

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.
Sports 06 Jul, 2026

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