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Saudi Arabia unveils Wimbledon-style tennis centre in Qiddiya City

Saudi Arabia unveils Wimbledon-inspired tennis centre with 15,000-seat stadium

Published 17 Jun, 2026 11:48am

Saudi Arabia unveils Wimbledon-style tennis centre in Qiddiya City

Lionel Messi: Every World Cup match now feels like a bonus

Lionel Messi: Every World Cup match now feels like a bonus

Zidane Iqbal becomes first player of Pakistani heritage to play World Cup

Zidane Iqbal becomes first player of Pakistani heritage to play World Cup

Pakistan makes the World Cup ball — even if it can't qualify for the tournament

Pakistan makes the World Cup ball — even if it can't qualify for the tournament

Messi hat-trick equals goalscoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

Messi hat-trick equals goalscoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars

Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars

Iran draw with New Zealand amid protests and political tension at World Cup opener

Iran draw with New Zealand amid protests and political tension at World Cup opener

Iran team arrive in US as peace deal coincides with World Cup clash

Iran team arrive in US as peace deal coincides with World Cup clash

Norway's Haaland aiming to extend his goal-scoring rampage against Iraq

Norway's Haaland aiming to extend his goal-scoring rampage against Iraq

Pakistan crushed by India in Women's T20 World Cup clash

Pakistan crushed by India in Women's T20 World Cup clash

Morocco expose Brazil flaws but settle for draw in World Cup clash

Morocco expose Brazil flaws but settle for draw in World Cup clash

Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw

Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw

No central contract for underperforming players, warns PCB chief

No central contract for underperforming players, warns PCB chief

Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup

Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup

Ancelotti's Brazil open campaign against Morocco as Scotland end 27-year World Cup wait

AFP

Ghana files protest as Canada bars Partey from World Cup opener

Ghana files protest as Canada bars Partey from World Cup opener

Accra says denial of visa for rape-accused midfielder raises fundamental questions of fairness

AFP

US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start

US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start

Balogun scores twice as hosts make flying start in Group D; Pulisic injury causes concern

Reuters

Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices

Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices

Visible gaps in Guadalajara reignite debate over World Cup ticket costs

Reuters

Real Madrid turn to Mourinho in bid to bring stability and end trophy drought

Real Madrid turn to Mourinho in bid to bring stability and end trophy drought

Portuguese coach signs a three-year deal to revive Madrid after two trophyless seasons

Reuters

Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red

Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red

Quinones and Jimenez score as Mexico ease to comfortable win

Reuters

Shakira returns to World Cup stage as fans praise 2026 opening ceremony performance

Shakira returns to World Cup stage as fans praise 2026 opening ceremony performance

Colombian singer headlines Mexico ceremony alongside Burna Boy, extending her long-running FIFA music legacy

Web Desk

Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony

Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony

Colombia's pop queen and Nigerian Afrobeats star perform the tournament's official song as the biggest World Cup in history kicks off at a renovated Azteca before 80,000 fans

AFP

Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

Hotels and airlines see weak demand, cut rates as fans deterred by high costs

Reuters

FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup

FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup

FIFA president insists organisation cannot intervene in visa decisions as World Cup entry controversy raises tensions

Reuters

Nora Fatehi calls FIFA World Cup anthem a ‘full-circle moment’

Nora Fatehi calls FIFA World Cup anthem a ‘full-circle moment’

Performer says song reflects her multicultural roots and celebrates global unity through music

Web Desk

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