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World Cup

Spain will host 2030 World Cup final, says RFEF president

Soccer Football - Spain's Football Federation elects a new president - Ciudad del Futbol, Las Rozas, Spain - December 16, 2024 New Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzan speaks to the media after being elected REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Soccer Football - Spain's Football Federation elects a new president - Ciudad del Futbol, Las Rozas, Spain - December 16, 2024 New Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzan speaks to the media after being elected REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

Baller League US aims to benefit from looming World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Baller League - Matchday 8 - MVPs United v NDL FC - Copper Box Arena, London, Britain - December 15, 2025 NDL FC's Razzaq Coleman in action with MVPs United's Montel McKenzie Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Baller League - Matchday 8 - MVPs United v NDL FC - Copper Box Arena, London, Britain - December 15, 2025 NDL FC's Razzaq Coleman in action with MVPs United's Montel McKenzie Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup

US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino holding a 2026 World Cup final match ticket that was presented to President Trump, as he makes an announcement on the showpiece, while US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem looks on in the White House in August 2025.
US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino holding a 2026 World Cup final match ticket that was presented to President Trump, as he makes an announcement on the showpiece, while US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem looks on in the White House in August 2025.

Alpine skiing-Brignone to race in Crans-Montana ahead of Games

FILE PHOTO: Mar 27, 2025; Sun Valley, ID, USA; World Cup overall points winner Federica Brignone of Italy celebrates with the crystal globe after the 2025 FIS Ski World Cup at Sun Valley. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Mar 27, 2025; Sun Valley, ID, USA; World Cup overall points winner Federica Brignone of Italy celebrates with the crystal globe after the 2025 FIS Ski World Cup at Sun Valley. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images/File Photo

England's Dawson wants to be fifth time lucky with World Cup debut at age 35

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Warm-Up Match - England Press Conference - Hampshire Bowl, Southampton, Britain - May 24, 2019  England's Liam Dawson during a press conference   Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Warm-Up Match - England Press Conference - Hampshire Bowl, Southampton, Britain - May 24, 2019  England's Liam Dawson during a press conference   Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

After tragedy, Alpine skiing rethinks safety on the slopes

Paralympic skier Federico Pelizzari wears a Dainese air bag before practice, in Santa Caterina Valfurva, Italy, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Greco
Paralympic skier Federico Pelizzari wears a Dainese air bag before practice, in Santa Caterina Valfurva, Italy, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Friedrich and Humphries seeking bobsleigh immortality

FILE PHOTO: Bobsleigh and Skeleton - IBSF World Championships - Mount Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid, New York, United States - March 9, 2025 Germany's Francesco Friedrich and Alexander Schuller celebrate after winning the 2-man Bobsleigh REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Bobsleigh and Skeleton - IBSF World Championships - Mount Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid, New York, United States - March 9, 2025 Germany's Francesco Friedrich and Alexander Schuller celebrate after winning the 2-man Bobsleigh REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid/File Photo

Alpine skiing-Feller a winner on home snow in Kitzbuehel slalom

Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom - Kitzbuehel, Austria - January 25, 2026 Austria's Manuel Feller in action during the Men's Slalom REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom - Kitzbuehel, Austria - January 25, 2026 Austria's Manuel Feller in action during the Men's Slalom REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

India clinch T20 cricket series after Abhishek Sharma’s fireworks against NZ

India's Abhishek Sharma (wearing gloves) and captain Suryakumar Yadav walk back to the pavilion after their team's win over  New Zealand in the third Twenty20 international at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Jan 25, 2026.
India's Abhishek Sharma (wearing gloves) and captain Suryakumar Yadav walk back to the pavilion after their team's win over  New Zealand in the third Twenty20 international at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Jan 25, 2026.

Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom title for record ninth time

American winner Mikaela Shiffrin reacts as she celebrates with her team after the Women's slalom event of FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic on Jan 25, 2026.
American winner Mikaela Shiffrin reacts as she celebrates with her team after the Women's slalom event of FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic on Jan 25, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.