Hosts Mexico announce World Cup squad
Mexico have named a 26-man World Cup squad headlined by 40-year-old goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who joins Messi and Ronaldo in playing a sixth World Cup, with Raúl Jiménez also included.
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Messi joins Argentina camp by private jet
Lionel Messi arrived in Kansas City by private jet from Miami to join reigning champions Argentina, whose chartered flight bore the number AR1978 — a nod to their first World Cup win.
Could Messi win the Ballon d'Or again?
GOAL.com's Ballon d'Or power ranking puts Harry Kane top, followed by Dembélé and Lamine Yamal — but says a ninth award for Lionel Messi is not impossible.
World champions Argentina land in Kansas City ahead of World Cup
World champions Argentina have arrived in host nation the United States to begin their World Cup title defence, landing in Kansas City — their chosen base camp — late Sunday.
ICC tweaks several rules at Ahmedabad board meeting
Pink balls can now be used in daytime Test cricket when light is poor — with both teams' consent — the ICC decided at its board meeting in Ahmedabad, India, among a raft of…
Bangladesh women's hockey team beats Chinese Taipei in Japan
Bangladesh's women have claimed their first win at the Under-18 Asia Cup, beating Chinese Taipei 2-0 in Japan after an opening 12-0 loss to the hosts.
Bandage on Martínez's hand sparks fresh Argentina concern
A photo of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez with a bandaged hand on the flight to Kansas has revived injury worries 11 days after he fractured a finger.
Zidane's son Luka to play World Cup for Algeria
Luka Zidane, son of French legend Zinedine Zidane, has been called into Algeria's World Cup squad, alongside the returning Riyad Mahrez.
Argentina midfielder Paredes injured before World Cup
Argentina's key midfielder Leandro Paredes has picked up a hamstring injury in pre-World Cup preparations and is unlikely to feature in the warm-up matches against Honduras and Iceland.
PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest to win a second straight Champions League title, becoming the second club after Real Madrid to retain the trophy.
Pakistan beat Australia by 5 wickets in their 1,000th ODI
Debutant Arafat Minhas took 5/32 as Pakistan beat Australia by five wickets in Rawalpindi, marking their 1,000th one-day international with a win.
Ballon d'Or to be held in London for the first time in 70 years
Breaking its long Paris tradition, the Ballon d'Or will be staged in London on October 26 for its 70th anniversary, honouring first winner Stanley Matthews.
Is Lamine Yamal the World Cup's most valuable player?
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal tops the list of the most valuable players at the 2026 World Cup at more than $401 million — nearly three times any peer — ahead of Haaland and Mbappé.
When is Argentina's first World Cup match, and against whom?
Reigning champions Argentina begin their World Cup campaign against Algeria in Kansas City on June 17, six days after the tournament opens with Mexico against South Africa.
Egypt name World Cup squad led by Salah
Egypt have named a 26-man World Cup squad captained by Mohamed Salah, with 18-year-old Abdel Karim a surprise inclusion and Manchester City's Omar Marmoush in attack.
Bangladeshi climber Nimni summits Mount Everest
Nurunnahar Nimni reached the summit of Mount Everest at 5:24 a.m. Nepal time Wednesday, becoming the eighth Bangladeshi and third Bangladeshi woman to reach the world's highest peak.
Rwanda's Hamza Khan, Botswana bowler set T20 World Cup records
Two world records fell on the same day at the T20 World Cup African regional qualifier as Rwanda's Hamza Khan hit an unbeaten 164 off 65 balls and Botswana paceman Nabeel Master took six…
Iran enters final World Cup preparations amid diplomatic strain
Iran's national football team is finishing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which opens June 11 in the United States, Canada and Mexico, even as diplomatic tensions and logistical issues complicate the team's…
Shahid Afridi awarded Pakistan's Hilal-e-Imtiaz civilian honor
Pakistan cricket legend and former captain Shahid Afridi has received Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the country's second-highest civilian award, for his outstanding contribution to sports.
Nahid Rana named ICC men's player of the month
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for April after an outstanding performance in the One Day International series against New Zealand.
Nahid Rana crowned ICC player of the month
Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for April after a blistering performance in the home ODI series against New Zealand.
Young people will show the new world, education minister says
CHANDPUR, Bangladesh — Bangladesh's education minister, Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon, said the country's young generation will put the nation on the world map as it competes in international sports.
Chouga primary school Gold Cup final held in Jashore
Purapara Government Primary School and Ishapur Government Primary School won the girls' and boys' titles at the Chouga upazila Primary School Gold Cup football final on Thursday in Jashore.
Lalmonirhat opens primary school Gold Cup football tournament
LALMONIRHAT — A district-level boys and girls primary school Gold Cup football tournament has opened at the Lalmonirhat district stadium, with Deputy Commissioner Md. Rashedul Haque Pradhan as chief guest.
Sports will be established as a respectable profession, minister says
LALMONIRHAT — Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said the government is working to establish sports and culture as respectable professions on a par with other careers.
Tigers level series with 6-wicket win over New Zealand
Bangladesh leveled the one-day series at 1-1 with a six-wicket win over New Zealand in Mirpur on Monday, with pacer Nahid Rana taking five wickets to set up the victory.
Horse race draws large crowd in Faridpur's Saltha after 15 years
Faridpur's Saltha upazila held a traditional horse race Tuesday for the first time in 15 years, drawing what organizers said was a crowd of about 100,000.
Football tournament marks opening of Kurukpata Buddhist monastery
A football tournament celebrating the opening of the Kurukpata Buddhist monastery in remote Alikadam upazila concluded with the Kurukpara Youth XI claiming the title, organizers said.
More than 800 students take part in 'Run for Unity' marathon at Noakhali university
More than 800 students took part in a 'Run for Unity' marathon at Noakhali Science and Technology University on Saturday, organized by the campus Chhatra Shibir unit despite the bitter cold.
5-year-old Chandpur boy dreams of becoming the next Messi
A 5-year-old boy from Chandpur whose dribbling skills and rainbow flicks have gone viral on social media dreams of becoming a footballer like Lionel Messi.
Messi assists hat-trick as Inter Miami reaches MLS Cup final
Lionel Messi scored once and provided three assists as Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinal to reach the MLS Cup final for the first time.
Bangladesh beats India to reach Rising Stars Asia Cup final
Bangladesh defeated India in the semifinal of the Rising Stars Asia Cup to advance to the final, with Akbar Ali's side winning a tense match that went to a super over.
Shaheed Nur Ali College wins Kaliganj inter-college football tournament
Shaheed Nur Ali College claimed the Usha inter-college football tournament title in Kaliganj on Saturday, defeating M.U. College 1-0 in the final.
Morocco beats Argentina 2-0 to win Under-20 World Cup
SANTIAGO — Morocco beat Argentina 2-0 in Santiago, Chile, to win the Under-20 football World Cup, with a brace from Yassir Zabiri sealing the title.
Afghanistan pulls out of Pakistan tri-series after 3 cricketers killed
Afghanistan withdrew from a tri-nation Twenty20 series with Pakistan after Pakistani airstrikes killed three local cricketers, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said.
Nabagire blasts fastest women's T20 century in 34 balls
MUMBAI — Kiran Nabagire of Maharashtra set the world record for the fastest century in recognized women's T20 cricket Friday, reaching three figures in 34 balls in India's Senior Women's T20 Trophy.
Feni DC Gold Cup football tournament begins Tuesday
Six upazila teams are competing in the Feni DC Gold Cup, inaugurated by Feni Deputy Commissioner Saiful Islam, with the champions to receive 100,000 taka and the final scheduled for Oct. 25.
Sports keep mind and body healthy, Jamaat's Farid says
CHOUGACHHA, Jashore — Sports are essential to keeping body and mind healthy, Dr. Mosleh Uddin Farid, the Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for Jashore-2, said Saturday at a football tournament prize-giving in Chougachha.
Bangladesh youth cricketers return to winning ways against Zimbabwe
DHAKA — Bangladesh's under-19 cricket team bounced back from a defeat to South Africa with a comfortable victory over Zimbabwe in a tri-nation series.
Messi sets up two goals in De Paul's Inter Miami debut
MIAMI — Lionel Messi delivered two assists as Inter Miami beat Mexico's Atlas 2-1 in Rodrigo De Paul's debut for the club.