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BTS set for FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show

K-pop stars to share stage with Shakira and Madonna during World Cup final entertainment show

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BTS set for FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show

Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorised flags or slogans

Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorised flags or slogans

FIFA World Cup 2026 opening turns into multi-city global music showcase

FIFA World Cup 2026 opening turns into multi-city global music showcase

PCB set to overhaul cricket setup; Younis Khan, Hafeez in frame

PCB set to overhaul cricket setup; Younis Khan, Hafeez in frame

Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high

Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high

A star is born as Andreeva eases into Grand Slam winners' club

A star is born as Andreeva eases into Grand Slam winners' club

Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament

Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament

Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport

Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport

Scaloni gives encouraging update on Messi fitness

Scaloni gives encouraging update on Messi fitness

Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts

Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts

Messi recovering well from injury, could feature in Argentina warm-ups

Messi recovering well from injury, could feature in Argentina warm-ups

Shreyas Iyer named India T20 captain as Suryakumar Yadav dropped

Shreyas Iyer named India T20 captain as Suryakumar Yadav dropped

BCCI mulls T20 captaincy change ahead of Ireland and England tour

BCCI mulls T20 captaincy change ahead of Ireland and England tour

Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House official

Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House official

FIFA bans vuvuzelas from World Cup stadiums

FIFA bans vuvuzelas from World Cup stadiums

New stadium rules restrict noise devices, lasers and other fan items across US, Canada and Mexico

Reuters

FIFA bans reusable bottles at World Cup venues citing safety concerns

FIFA bans reusable bottles at World Cup venues citing safety concerns

Code of Conduct prohibits bottles, cups, and cans to prevent injury to players and fans

Reuters

Pakistan clinches series with 4-wicket win over Australia in final ODI

Pakistan clinches series with 4-wicket win over Australia in final ODI

Shaheen Afridi leads bowling attack as Pakistan chases down 158 to secure 2-1 series victory at Gaddafi Stadium

Web Desk

Protests and last-minute construction work disrupt Mexico City ahead of World Cup

Protests and last-minute construction work disrupt Mexico City ahead of World Cup

Teachers, retired judges, and roadworks disrupt commutes just days before first match at Azteca Stadium

Reuters

'Chacha Cricket' to make final appearance at third ODI at Gaddafi Stadium

'Chacha Cricket' to make final appearance at third ODI at Gaddafi Stadium

Decades of devotion and sacrifice come to a close as Pakistan’s most iconic fan takes his last stand

Web Desk

Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs to level ODI series 1-1

Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs to level ODI series 1-1

Nathan Ellis takes four wickets as Pakistan collapse in 44 overs chasing 232-run target

Web Desk

World Cup gives North American transit a chance to shine - or be booed

World Cup gives North American transit a chance to shine - or be booed

Rising airfares and gas prices give buses and trains a chance to woo fans during the tournament

Reuters

Mensik makes Paris semis, Andreeva and Kostyuk set up meeting

Mensik makes Paris semis, Andreeva and Kostyuk set up meeting

Mensik becomes the youngest man from his country to make a Grand Slam last four

Reuters Business Recorder

World Cup 2026: list of 26-man squads at the finals

World Cup 2026: list of 26-man squads at the finals

matches will kick off from June 12

Reuters

Pakistan eye ODI series win against Australia in Lahore today

Pakistan eye ODI series win against Australia in Lahore today

Win at Qaddafi Stadium will give Pakistan unbeatable lead in three-match ODI series

Web Desk

Serena to make much-awaited return at Queen's Club Championships

Serena to make much-awaited return at Queen's Club Championships

The 44-year-old will make her return in doubles at Queen’s Club after an absence since 2022 US Open

Reuters

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