Football Hosts Mexico face South Africa under pressure to deliver in opener The atmosphere is expected to be festive as more than 80,000 fans pack the renovated Azteca for the first match of the expanded 48-team tournament. 11 Jun, 2026 Related UN calls for US immigration ‘re-think’ for World Cup World Cup set to kick off after pre-tournament turbulence It's ‘Brazil vs the rest’ as Lyari streets turn into fan battlegrounds
Pakistanis rejoice as national football team wins its first tournament in 74 years Pakistan beat Afghanistan 2-0 on Wednesday to win the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament.
Cricket Bangladesh thrash Australia in rain-hit ODI series opener Mosaddek capped a fine all-round performance, bagging two wickets to walk away with the man-of-the-match award. Updated 10 Jun, 2026
Mohsin Naqvi to hold key meeting as PCB mulls changes to Pakistan cricket team Cricket 10 Jun, 2026 According to several reports, Shan Masood is likely to be replaced as Test captain by T20 International skipper Salman Ali Agha.
Scotland outclass Pakistan in Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up Cricket 10 Jun, 2026 Pakistan, who opted to field, began promisingly, keeping Scotland to 41 without loss in the powerplay.
It's ‘Brazil vs the rest’ as Lyari streets turn into fan battlegrounds Football Updated 11 Jun, 2026 While the fans of Brazil dominate the Ali Mohammad Mohalla, they also remain worried about the performance and line-up of the team, featuring only a few star players.
ICC rates Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium ‘unsatisfactory’ after slow pitch in Pakistan-Australia ODI Cricket 09 Jun, 2026 Cricket body also rated Lord’s pitch as unsatisfactory; both pitches received one demerit point.
Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut Football 10 Jun, 2026 FIFA spokesperson says the organisation is not involved in host country immigration processes.
More oldies than ever at World Cup as over-40s rock on 09 Jun, 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Edin Dzeko will be looking to join the over-40 World Cup goalscorers' club during this tournament.
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Cricket ICC rates Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium ‘unsatisfactory’ after slow pitch in Pakistan-Australia ODI
