Pricey football World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines – World
Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet to materialise. For years, the tournament was expected to deliver a windfall for America’s travel industry, now grappling with declining international visitors amid what rights groups describe as a climate of fear. The swarms […]
Jota will be in Robertson’s ‘heart’ at World Cup, says widow
The widow of the late Liverpool star Diogo Jota (C) believes he will be front and centre of Andy Robertson’s (L) thoughts when he captains Scotland at the World Cup. Photo: AFP LONDON: Diogo Jota’s widow said in a letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson she is sure her late husband will be in his “heart” […]
FIFA cancels mispriced free World Cup tickets after website error
The 48-team tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 Reuters June 05, 2026 Less than a minute read The Gillette Stadium, officially known as Boston Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S., June 3, 2026. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets […]
FIFA unveils Netflix World Cup game timed for 2026 tournament kickoff
FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the World Cup trophy. PHOTO: REUTERS FIFA will release a new football video game, FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, on Netflix Games on June 11, timed to coincide with the start of the 2026 World Cup, the soccer governing body said on Thursday. The title will be available exclusively to […]
Bosnia’s first World Cup success
Members of Bosnian Hip-Hop band “Dubioza Kolektiv”, Brano Jakubovic (L) and Vedran Mujagicpose with a ball in Sarajevo on June 2, 2026. Photo: AFP LONDON: “I am from Bosnia, Take me to America” — with brass instruments, guitars and a video clip featuring grilled meat, Bosnia already achieved a success with a hit song for the forthcoming […]
Authorities warn of World Cup ticket, merchandise scams
The official ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup named “Trionda” is displayed during a presentation event in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo: REUTERS Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution against fake websites impersonating FIFA’s official online presence to sell phantom tickets. Controversy […]
National Junior Championship 2026 to kick off in Peshawar
952 athletes from across Pakistan set to compete in six sports at Qayyum Sports Complex PESHAWAR: Preparations are in full swing for the National Junior Championship 2026, which is scheduled to begin on June 7 at the Qayyum Sports Complex in Peshawar. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, will formally inaugurate the event in a grand […]
Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth World Cup
Mexican icon Guillermo Ochoa would become the first goalkeeper to play in six World Cup finals. Photo: AFP MEXICO CITY: Mexican star Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper to appear in six World Cup finals after being named in the co-hosts’ squad. The 40-year-old, who plays for Cypriot outfit AEL Limassol, joins […]
Football unites nations at world football day event in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Football Federation XI produced an impressive performance to defeat United Nations (UN) XI 3-1 in a vibrant exhibition match held to celebrate World Football Day at the Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad. The event which organised by Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) brought together diplomats, football personalities, and international representatives to promote the message of peace, […]
Arteta urges Arsenal to make history
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard lifts the Premier League trophy. Photo: AFP LONDON: Mikel Arteta had barely wiped away the tears of joy that followed Arsenal’s Premier League trophy presentation before he challenged his players to make more history by winning the Champions League. Arteta’s side finally got their hands on the Premier League silverware in […]