world cup

Milik out 'for months'

Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik could be out for several months after suffering a knee injury in Poland's World Cup qualifier win against Denmark.
9 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Peru 2-2 Argentina: Cueva penalty pegs back Albiceleste

Argentina toil in the absence of Lionel Messi as they limp to a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw against Peru.
7 October 2016, 05:35 AM

Football: Cavani at the double as Uruguay down Venezuela

Edinson Cavani maintains his superb start to the season with two goals as Uruguay extend their lead at the top of South America's 2018 World Cup qualification tournament with a 3-0 win over Venezuela.
7 October 2016, 05:11 AM

Football: Guendogan surprised by Schweinsteiger snub at Manchester United

Manchester United would be better off having midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger in the side according to Manchester City's Ilkay Guendogan.
6 October 2016, 07:04 AM

Cricket: Broad targets England ODI return for 2019 World Cup

Fast bowler Stuart Broad has fallen out of contention for a regular starting place in England's one-day international side but the test stalwart is "desperate" to represent his country at the 2019 World Cup on home soil.
5 October 2016, 07:27 AM

Bangladesh warm up with wins

Bangladesh men's kabaddi team yesterday handed a comprehensive 41-30 point defeat to Thailand in a preparation match in
3 October 2016, 18:00 PM

China wants to host 2030 WC

A top Chinese football official has urged FIFA to realise the "dream" of China's fans by bringing the World Cup to the
28 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Different paths to same destination

There is an interesting similarity between the two teams ever since their last meeting in a World Cup match in Adelaide in
17 September 2016, 18:01 PM

Higuain recalled

Forwards Gonzalo Higuain and Sergio Aguero have been called up for Argentina's two World Cup qualifiers in October, alongside
17 September 2016, 18:00 PM

FIFA proposes fine in 2006 WC bid probe

FIFA's ethics committee has recommended former German FA secretary general Helmut Sandrock be fined 50,000 Swiss francs
8 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Altidore fires USA

Striker Jozy Altidore scores twice as the United States thrash Trinidad and Tobago 4-0 to book their place in the final round of the CONCACAF region's 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
7 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Football: Portugal beaten, France held

With Cristiano Ronaldo still missing due to injury, European champions Portugal begin their bid to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia with a disappointing 2-0 defeat in Switzerland.
7 September 2016, 03:21 AM

China earn 1st point

China hold heavyweights Iran to a gritty 0-0 draw to lift their hopes of reaching just their second World Cup in Asian qualifying.
6 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Bale fires Euro stars Wales in Moldova stroll

Gareth Bale scores two goals and creates another as Euro 2016 sensations Wales crush Moldova 4-0 in their opening 2018 World Cup qualifier in Cardiff.
6 September 2016, 05:15 AM

Mueller scores twice as Germany brush Norway aside

Thomas Mueller put his Euro 2016 goal drought behind him, scoring twice to give dominant Germany an easy 3-0 win away to Norway in their opening World Cup qualifier.
5 September 2016, 05:18 AM

Bangladesh v England: ICC Champions Trophy 2017 preview

Enjoy the preview of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 opener between Bangladesh and England.
4 September 2016, 05:38 AM

Portugal thrash Gibraltar

Nani scores a brace as European champions Portugal warm up for the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign by thumping minnows Gibraltar 5-0.
2 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Italy unveil Ventura

Giampiero Ventura is officially unveiled as Italy's new manager on a two-year contract designed to make sure the Azzurri qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
19 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Spain failing to keep standards: Pique

Spain can no longer match the standards that won back-to-back European Championship titles in 2008 and 2012, Gerard Pique admitted after his side crashed out of Euro 2016 to Italy.
28 June 2016, 10:18 AM

'Tite is reliable'

Brazil's legendary former striker Pele hails new national coach Tite as a "reliable" pair of hands for the demoralized national team.
17 June 2016, 18:00 PM