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New Zealand leads way as Oceania narrows to final four

New Zealand, New Caledonia, Fiji and Tahiti have progressed in Oceania's FIFA World Cup race, with the region guaranteed a 2026 place for the first time.

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What England need to do to get promoted in the UEFA Nations League

England were relegated from the top flight to League B prior to the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals in Qatar

FourFourTwo

Chetan Sharma - the first bowler to claim ODI World Cup hat-trick

NEW DELHI: Chetan Sharma made history as the first Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in a World Cup during the 1987 ICC Cricket World Cup. This remarkable feat occurred on October 31, 1987, in a group stage match against New Zealand in Nagpur.

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Erling Haaland edging closer to a first World Cup with Norway

Norway have not qualified for the World Cup since 1998, but have the planet's most deadly striker in their team

FourFourTwo

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Argentina secure convincing 3-0 win over Chile; Bolivia thrash Venezuela 4-0

Argentina solidified their dominance in South America's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying tournament with a 3-0 victory over Chile on Thursday. Goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez, and Paulo Dybala secured the win at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates, fixtures, stadiums, tickets and everything you need to know

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Mark Watt on returning for Scotland, The Hundred and why the 24-yard ball is staying

The thrill of going toe-to-toe with Australia in the Caribbean with a World Cup Super 8s place on the line will feel like a lifetime ago when the…

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'This is no redemption, I don't think on those lines' - Rahul Dravid after India's T20 World Cup triumph

BRIDGETOWN (Barbados): A World Cup in West Indies 17 years ago left Rahul Dravid the captain shattered. On Saturday, the West Indies gave it back to him on his last day as coach. The humiliation of crashing out at the group stage of an ODI World Cup seemed like a…

The Times of India

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retire from T20 internationals after WC triumph

Kohli was man of the match for his 76 and Rohit became the first India captain to lift a World Cup since 2011 following the captivating seven-run defeat of South Africa. Read further on Dynamite News:

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T20 World Cup: 'We deserve to be in the semis' - Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan experienced one of his most memorable days as Afghanistan captain and player when he led the team to its maiden semifinal appearance in a World Cup, defeating Bangladesh in a 'Super 8s' match' to book their ticket to the last-four stage of the T20 World Cup.

The Times of India

'If Gautam Gambhir will be the coach of the team for 3-4 years, India will surely win a World Cup'

NEW DELHI: Sanjay Bhardwaj, the coach of former India opener Gautam Gambhir, believes India will secure a World Cup victory if Gambhir becomes the head coach of the men's cricket team.

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan: Sound on, please! Watch Virat Kohli preparing to take on Pakistan

Virat Kohli didn't have an outing to remember against Ireland, but as they say, big players save their best for the last and it doesn't get bigger than India vs Pakistan at a World Cup.

The Times of India

Players sent off at a World Cup

More than 150 players have been sent off at a men's World Cup. Here, a look at some famous footballers to see red in infamous incidents from the game's greatest tournament...

FourFourTwo

‘Why should fit young men be dying?’: migrant worker deaths spark concerns over Saudi Arabia World Cup

Campaigners warn Fifa over risk of death toll rising once 2034 preparations start, after Guardian investigation reveals most of the thousands of Bangladeshi workers’ deaths are unexplained

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Dilemmas for T20 selectors as newbies stake their claim

Matt Short could be the big winner from Australia's Twenty20 rout of New Zealand, impressing with his versatility as the race hots up for a World Cup place.

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Ivory Coast could make AFCON a story for the ages – but Africa's dream of hosting another full World Cup may be a way off

FFT's senior staff writer headed to Abidjan for the Africa Cup of Nations, and assesses the chances of the continent being chosen again as sole hosts of the globe's biggest tournament

The Times of India

Winning World Cup is within India's reach: Gary Kirsten

CAPE TOWN: Former India coach Gary Kirsten, who was at the helm when the team last won a World Cup back in 2011, believes that the current side has what it takes to bring home another trophy very soon.

The Guardian - UK

Franz Beckenbauer was the complete footballer and a triumphant coach

Der Kaiser was effortlessly ahead of his time on the pitch with Bayern and West Germany and won a World Cup as a manager

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Exclusive - 'Probably a five percent chance…': Mitchell McClenaghan reveals how New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra almost missed the World Cup in India

NEW DELHI: One of the shining lights of the just concluded ICC ODI World Cup in India was New Zealand's newest batting sensation Rachin Ravindra. The left-handed batter of Indian origin etched his name in the history book, accumulating the most runs in a World Cup by a debutant. It…

Al Jazeera

India vs Australia Cricket World Cup final: Fans slam ‘mostly silent’ crowd

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad saw an exodus of Indian cricket fans long before Australia hit the winning runs.

The Hindu

World Cup 2023 SA vs AUS | Choke or curse, the tragic tale continues for South Africa at World Cup

South Africa's reputation of being chokers in World Cups remains intact after their 3-wicket loss to Australia in the semi-final. Despite their formidable form and best ODI win percentage, they have yet to reach a World Cup final. Past losses include a 1-run defeat in 1999, a strange rain rule…

The Times of India

World Cup: Virat Kohli scores 50th ODI hundred in presence of Sachin Tendulkar, Viv Richards

On the biggest stage, a World Cup semifinal, with 'God' Tendulkar himself in attendance along with 'King' Richards, Virat Kohli becomes the first to score 50 ODI centuries

Al Jazeera

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Five things we learned in the group stage

With the semifinals fast approaching, Al Jazeera goes through the main takeaways from a lively and lengthy group stage.

The Times of India

World Cup: Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan and Chris Woakes shine in 160-run win over Dutch, keep CT qualification hopes alive

PUNE: Finally, some relief for England. The Jos Buttler-led side broke a streak of five consecutive losses, their most in a World Cup, beating the Netherlands by 160 runs in their World Cup match at the MCA Stadium in Gahunje on Wednesday. This was England’s only second win in the…

The Independent UK

Football heading back to a ‘dark time’ with Saudi Arabia World Cup

Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder for the 2034 men’s tournament and Fifa looks set to confirm the Middle Eastern nation as hosts

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