Iranian players celebrate scoring their third goal during an international friendly against Gambia at Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkiye, May 29, 2026. — Reuters Iran’s football federation announced on Tuesday its national team’s schedule for the group stage of the Fifa World Cup, a tournament that is beginning under difficult circumstances for the Islamic republic. […]
World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
An aerial view shows the Mexico City Stadium, renamed from Azteca Stadium for the FIFA World Cup, in Mexico City on May 28. — AFP The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an […]
Pakistan to host two major tennis events in 2026
A tennis match takes place in Islamabad, on June 4, 2025. — APP The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Monday announced that the nation would host two ITF W15,000 USD Women’s Futures tournaments in Islamabad, starting on October 5, 2026, ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup. This marks another historic milestone for Pakistan and […]
Pakistan reach first senior int’l final since 1991 with win over Afghanistan
Pakistan football team pictured during the national anthem ahead of their Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament match against Afghanistan at the National Football Stadium in Male on June 7, 2026. – Football Association of Maldives KARACHI: Pakistan booked their place in the final of the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament in the Maldives with a […]
Pakistan clinch bronze with victory over Malaysia in U18 Hockey Asia Cup
Pakistan players celebrate during their Men’s U18 Hockey Asia Cup third-place playoff against Malaysia at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, June 6, 2026. — Asian Hockey Federation Pakistan claimed bronze at the Men’s U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Malaysia at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey […]
Iran World Cup players get US visas, says official, some staff waiting
Iran’s Forward #23 Ramin Rezaeian celebrates with teammates after scoring their side’s second goal during an international friendly football match between Iran and Gambia, in Antalya, southern Turkey, May 29, 2026. — AFP Iran’s World Cup soccer players have received visas to enter the United States, a US official said days before their first match, […]
Fifa bans vuvuzelas from World Cup stadiums
World Cup flag can be seen in front of Philadelphia City Hall ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. — Reuters Soccer fans looking to bring the party to World Cup games will have to go without vuvuzelas, with Fifa banning the plastic horns from venues in the US, Canada and Mexico in its stadium […]
Pakistan outclass Maldives in football tournament to end 35-year drought
Pakistan’s Ali Agha (right) vies for ball’s possession during their Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament match against Maldives at the National Football Stadium in Male on June 4, 2026. — Football Association of Maldives KARACHI: Pakistan’s men’s football team ended a 961-day wait for an international football victory with a convincing 3-0 win over hosts […]
World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia
A freshly installed FIFA World Cup 2026 sign hangs over the entrance at Kansas City Stadium, temporarily renamed from Arrowhead Stadium for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 29, 2026. — AFP NEW YORK: Fifa has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues […]
Iran to play World Cup warm-up behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday
Iran football team players line up before the International Friendly match as school bags are laid in memory of the victims of the girls school bombing in Minab, Iran at Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey, March 27, 2026. — Reuters Iran will play their final World Cup warm-up behind closed doors in Turkiye on Thursday […]