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From CHIJMES, Lau Pa Sat to Kallang, Singapore football fans pack venues for World Cup final

Spanish fans reacts to the match during the live screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain at CHIJMES on July 20.
Spanish fans reacts to the match during the live screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain at CHIJMES on July 20.

Has commercialisation done more harm than good for sport?

The Norway national team discussing tactics during a hydration break at the 2026 World Cup. The breaks, which occur once in each half, became one of the tournament’s most contentious talking points.
The Norway national team discussing tactics during a hydration break at the 2026 World Cup. The breaks, which occur once in each half, became one of the tournament’s most contentious talking points.

A bite of Musang King durian with World Cup action? What and where fans can indulge in Singapore

CHIJMES, which has been a popular spot for fans this World Cup season, is expecting its largest turnout for the final.
CHIJMES, which has been a popular spot for fans this World Cup season, is expecting its largest turnout for the final.

Haaland or Ronaldo, who won hearts at the World Cup? ST picks 5 winners and losers

Norway fans do the Viking row outside the stadium before their quarter-final match against England.
Norway fans do the Viking row outside the stadium before their quarter-final match against England.

Phenomenal Lionel Messi has shown at World Cup that he’s the best: Emile Heskey

Former England and Liverpool forward Emile Heskey believes that Argentina captain Lionel Messi has proven that he is the best with his performance at this World Cup.
Former England and Liverpool forward Emile Heskey believes that Argentina captain Lionel Messi has proven that he is the best with his performance at this World Cup.

Who will win the World Cup final? Singapore’s football fraternity make their picks

The local football fraternity is tipping Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi to be the catalysts for their teams when Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19.
The local football fraternity is tipping Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi to be the catalysts for their teams when Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19.

Olympians Tang Pui Wah, Tay Chin Joo inducted into Singapore Sport Hall of Fame

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam pose for a photograph with Singapore Sport Hall of Fame inductees former national hurdler and sprinter Tang Pui Wah (centre) and former national swimmer Tay Chin Joo (right) during the induction ceremony at the Asian Civilisations Museum on July 17.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam pose for a photograph with Singapore Sport Hall of Fame inductees former national hurdler and sprinter Tang Pui Wah (centre) and former national swimmer Tay Chin Joo (right) during the induction ceremony at the Asian Civilisations Museum on July 17.

Lionesses end six-game winless run against Malaysia to reach AFF Women’s Cup semi-finals

Forward Danelle Tan scored a brace in Singapore’s 3-1 group-stage win over Malaysia in the AFF Women’s Cup on July 16.
Forward Danelle Tan scored a brace in Singapore’s 3-1 group-stage win over Malaysia in the AFF Women’s Cup on July 16.

Thomas Tuchel has to take brunt of the blame for England’s loss to Argentina: Michael Owen

Former Liverpool and England star Michael Owen is in Singapore for a “Breakfast with the Legend” session hosted by Adventure Cove Waterpark in Resorts World Sentosa.
Former Liverpool and England star Michael Owen is in Singapore for a “Breakfast with the Legend” session hosted by Adventure Cove Waterpark in Resorts World Sentosa.

S’pore men’s tchoukball team clinch first Asia Pacific C’ship title, women bag bronze

The men’s national tchoukball team beat defending champions and world No. 1 Chinese Taipei en route to clinching their first Asia Pacific Championship title.
The men’s national tchoukball team beat defending champions and world No. 1 Chinese Taipei en route to clinching their first Asia Pacific Championship title.

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