Lionel Messi included as Argentina name

The Argentina captain has not yet officially confirmed whether he will take part in the tournament, but he continues to be a key part of Scaloni's long-term plans as the team prepares for the defence of their crown.

India retains top spot in ICC Men’s ODI

The annual rankings update gives full weightage to matches played since May 2025, while games from the previous two years carry a 50 per cent weighting.

Para Armwrestling meets IPC worldwide reach

Following the submission of additional participation data by WAF, the IPC confirmed that Para Armwrestling now exceeds the minimum benchmark of 32 countries with regular and widespread participation

Racing prodigy Atiqa Mir makes big impact on

Atiqa, India's first Formula 1 Academy-backed driver and also the highest-ranked female in the OKNJ class (age 12-14) in the FIA ranking, had to deal with more powerful equipment in the OKJ category and a tricky set of Maxxis tyres for the first time against 92 world-class drivers with much more experience

Messi calls Lamine Yamal “the best”

Speaking at an Adidas event for a FIFA World Cup 2026 promotional campaign, Messi said Yamal stood out among the new generation of footballers due to his performances and long-term potential.

Iran to play FIFA World Cup 2026, sets conditions

Iran has qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament and is placed in Group G, alongside Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt.