World Cup

A Hyderabad businessman, a US investor with ‘Trump links’ and a derailed World Cup bid

July 12, 2026 5:32 pm

Pritish Kollati alleged that US-based businessman Deelip Mhaske and others submitted forged financial documents and derailed the company’s bid for FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasting rights.

FIFA World Cup: Why England, Argentina referees can't officiate each other's matches

July 09, 2026 8:43 am

FIFA World Cup: Despite neutral refeeres being picked on a match-to-match basis, Argentina and England officials do not cross paths involving each other's nation, a result of a wider conflict 44 years ago.

Visas, ICE, and Iran: This World Cup, the games off the court

June 11, 2026 7:14 am

The football starts Thursday. The world is arriving. The harder task, it seems, is for Washington to let it in

On This Day: India end 28-year wait, lift 2011 ODI World Cup at Wankhede

April 02, 2026 10:38 am

Since that famous night in Mumbai, Indian cricket has only grown in stature

'Don't need to prove anything to anyone': Neymar breaks silence on Brazil omission amid fitness debate

March 19, 2026 5:53 pm

Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Brazilian national team, left him out of the list of players called up for the friendlies against France and Croatia.

Rohit-Kohli the mascots as India turn eyes towards 2027 World Cup, to play more ODIs than before

March 13, 2026 12:22 pm

It is understood that Sri Lanka, New Zealand, England and Ireland are all keen on adding ODI fixtures to the Tour schedules

Disabled teen dies after scuffle during India–New Zealand World Cup final viewing in Bihar village

March 10, 2026 2:32 am

According to police, the scuffle broke out between two boys over the reaction to a wicket falling

India vs Namibia T20 World Cup: Will Abhishek Sharma be fit to play in IND vs NAM clash in Delhi?

February 16, 2026 10:02 am

Suryakumar Yadav's India will lock horns against Gerhard Erasmus' Namibia in game 18 of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday.

India thump England by 100 runs in final, lift their record-extending sixth Under-19 World Cup title

February 07, 2026 12:59 pm

43 years after Kapil Dev’s, another 175: Sooryavanshi’s 15 sixes, 15 fours power India to record total of 411 runs.

Bangladesh to ICC: Won’t play our T20 World Cup games in India

January 05, 2026 9:28 am

The BCB’s move comes a day after the BCCI asked Kolkata Knight Riders to eject Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman from its squad for the next IPL season.

As France and Argentina head to World Cup finals, jubilant fans throng streets in celebration

December 15, 2022 2:00 pm

The most memorable FIFA World Cup moments

November 17, 2022 6:09 pm

Many of football's most iconic moments have taken place at the World Cup, the latest edition of which starts in Qatar on Sunday.

India vs Pakistan T20 match: For cricket fans across India, it is prayers, posters and cheers

October 24, 2021 9:58 pm

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field against arch-rivals India in the Super 12 game of the ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Australia's road to fifth World Cup win

March 29, 2015 5:01 pm

Australia have had clinical in the tournament and prevailed in the final against New Zealand.

Fans perform 'havans', offer prayers as India take on Australia in World Cup semi-final

March 25, 2015 7:05 pm

As India gear up for the big semi-final, fans went into frenzy to wish them all the success.

India's 30 probables for the 2015 World Cup

December 04, 2014 8:02 pm

The list of 30 probables for the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, a final squad of 15 members will be picked out of these 30.

As Virat Kohli turns 30, a look at his journey from 0 to 10,000 runs

September 26, 2023 3:26 pm

With every year, Virat Kohli kept elevating his game, eventually culminating in him scaling the 10k peak in ODIs faster than anyone else.

Women's Hockey World Cup Indian Team

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

FIFA World Cup 2018 Final: France vs Croatia Match Preview

June 22, 2020 6:22 pm

The final World Cup match will be played in Moscow on Sunday between France and Croatia before we have to wait another four years for the world's biggest football tournament to return. France, World Cup champions of 1998 will play Croatia, who are pl

FIFA World Cup 2018 Semi-Final | England vs Croatia Match Preview

June 22, 2020 6:23 pm

FIFA World Cup 2018 Semi-Final: England vs Croatia Match Preview In the second semifinal clash of the World Cup 2018, it will be England who will take on Croatia. The two teams have defeated tough oppositions in the knockouts and will be eager to rea

2018 FIFA World Cup: France vs Uruguay | Brazil vs Belgium Match Preview

June 22, 2020 6:23 pm

After group stages and round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, things get tougher with eight teams remaining in the competition and quest for silverware getting all the more daunting.

Express World Cup

June 22, 2020 6:24 pm