Football Anthony Gordon stars as England beat Costa Rica 3–0 in World Cup warm-up in Orlando Gordon and Jude Bellingham were the big winners as the latter edged ahead of Morgan Rogers in the battle to start behind Harry Kane in attack. 12 Jun, 2026
Football FIFA chief defends ticket prices, brushes off visa issues “Let me just say that our $60 entry price is the lowest entry price of any American sports in the play-off phases,” Infantino says.
Football FIFA World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup FIFA has faced stinging criticism over the eye-watering costs of tickets. 11 Jun, 2026
Hosts Mexico face South Africa under pressure to deliver in opener Football 11 Jun, 2026 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.
Pakistanis rejoice as national football team wins its first tournament in 74 years 11 Jun, 2026 Pakistan beat Afghanistan 2-0 on Wednesday to win the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament.
Pakistan down Afghanistan in Diamond Jubilee football final to win trophy after 74 years Football 11 Jun, 2026 Triumph also marks the first time in Pakistan’s history that the men’s national team has won a tournament final outright.
Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says dream over Football Updated 11 Jun, 2026 Somali referee Omar Artan says the “biggest dream of my life” had been ripped away after he was turned back at the US border.
White House defends visa ban for referee, Iranians Football Updated 11 Jun, 2026 Iran, who will play their three group games on American soil, were forced to switch their training base to Mexico due to the ongoing military conflict with the United States.
CDA to involve PCB in revamping five grounds for first-class cricket ICT 11 Jun, 2026 Civic agency retains control of grounds with PCB to only manage, prepare pitches for access to first-class, grade II events, says official.
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