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Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory
Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory
Sunday 7 December 2025 04:00 PM
FOOTBALL: The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out after the contenders discovered their tournament fate at Friday’s (Dec 5) draw ceremony in Washington which was dominated by Donald Trump.
Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
Thursday 4 December 2025 11:00 AM
FOOTBALL: The draw for the 2026 World Cup - the biggest edition of football’s global showpiece ever held - takes place in Washington tomorrow (Dec 5) with US President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings.
Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
Tuesday 18 November 2025 09:26 AM
FOOTBALL: President Donald Trump unveiled special fast-track visas for people with tickets to the 2026 World Cup yesterday (Nov 17) - but his administration warned it was no guarantee of entry to the United States.
Matthews at the double as England beat Canada to win Women’s Rugby World Cup
Matthews at the double as England beat Canada to win Women’s Rugby World Cup
Sunday 28 September 2025 11:23 AM
RUGBY: Alex Matthews scored two tries as tournament hosts and favourites England ended their long wait to win a third Women’s Rugby World Cup title with a 33-13 victory over Canada at Twickenham yesterday (Sept 27).
England, Canada to vie for Women’s Rugby World Cup glory
England, Canada to vie for Women’s Rugby World Cup glory
Sunday 21 September 2025 02:30 PM
RUGBY: Ellie Kildunne marked her return from concussion with two tries as England saw off a spirited France 35-17 in their Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final in Bristol yesterday (Sept 20).
Thai FA Targets 2027 Women’s World Cup
Thai FA Targets 2027 Women’s World Cup
Wednesday 18 June 2025 09:30 AM
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has officially launched a strategic plan for women’s football under the vision “From Grassroots to Greatness,” reaffirming its commitment to returning the Thai women’s national team, known as “Chaba Kaew,” to the FIFA Women’s World Cup stage with the campaign “Road to Brazil 2027.”
The Pope with ‘two left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’
The Pope with ‘two left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’
Sunday 27 April 2025 03:00 PM
FOOTBALL: His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis’s passion was football - for him “the most beautiful game” and also a vehicle to educate and spread peace.
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
Thursday 12 December 2024 10:27 AM
FOOTBALL: FIFA yesterday (Dec 11) confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country’s human rights record.
Tuchel targets England World Cup glory
Tuchel targets England World Cup glory
Thursday 17 October 2024 10:38 AM
FOOTBALL: Thomas Tuchel said he must rise to the challenge of ending England’s wait for a first major trophy since 1966 as the German was unveiled as the new manager of the Three Lions yesterday (Oct 16).
Thailand's futsal team eye historic quarter-final spot
Thailand's futsal team eye historic quarter-final spot
Wednesday 25 September 2024 11:41 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand coach Miguel Rodrigo is busy devising a game plan to help his men pull off an upset win over France on Friday and make it to the quarter-finals of the Fifa Futsal World Cup for the first time.
China football fans send money to Singapore goalkeeper for heroics
China football fans send money to Singapore goalkeeper for heroics
Friday 14 June 2024 12:56 PM
FOOTBALL: Singapore’s veteran goalkeeper Hassan Sunny says Chinese football fans have been sending him money to say thank you for his unlikely role in keeping their World Cup dreams alive.
Heartbreak for Thailand as World Cup campaign ends
Heartbreak for Thailand as World Cup campaign ends
Wednesday 12 June 2024 09:45 AM
FOOTBALL: It was heartbreak for Thailand despite defeating Singapore 3-1 in their concluding match of the preliminary qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup last night (June 11) at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.
Thailand draw 1-1 with China in World Cup qualifier
Thailand draw 1-1 with China in World Cup qualifier
Friday 7 June 2024 09:24 AM
FOOTBALL: Thailand battled to a 1-1 draw with China in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match yesterday (June 6), meaning the War Elephants will need a win, and some luck, in their final match on Tuesday if they hope to move on.
War Elephants target vital win
War Elephants target vital win
Thursday 6 June 2024 07:06 AM
FOOTBALL: As the Thai national football team geared up for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying battle with China this evening (June 6), their coach Masatada Ishii reiterated his resolve to win the country’s remaining two Group C games.
Thais target two victories in World Cup qualifiers
Thais target two victories in World Cup qualifiers
Tuesday 4 June 2024 08:30 AM
FOOTBALL: The Thailand national football team left for China on Sunday (June 2) with their head coach Masatada Ishii promising an all-out effort to win their remaining two Group C games of the Asian zone qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Cricket in uncharted territory as T20 World Cup starts in Texas
Cricket in uncharted territory as T20 World Cup starts in Texas
Friday 31 May 2024 01:12 PM
CRICKET: Cricket ventures into uncharted territory tomorrow (June 1) as the first ever major tournament to be staged in the United States gets under way in Texas with the opening game of the T20 World Cup.
Thais book place at Futsal World Cup Finals
Thais book place at Futsal World Cup Finals
Friday 26 April 2024 12:30 PM
FUTSAL: Thailand’s futsal team secured their place in the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan in September after reaching the semi-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup.
NBTC excludes FIFA World Cup from broadcast mandate
NBTC excludes FIFA World Cup from broadcast mandate
Thursday 4 April 2024 12:15 PM
FOOTBALL: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand has approved the removal of the FIFA World Cup from its “must-have” rule, which mandates that major sporting events be accessible on free TV channels.
Ishii remains upbeat despite Korea defeat
Ishii remains upbeat despite Korea defeat
Thursday 28 March 2024 09:57 AM
FOOTBALL: Despite losing to South Korea 3-0 in their fourth Group C game of the Asian zone qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at home on Tuesday night (Mar 26), Thailand coach Masatada Ishii is not giving up hope of progressing to the next stage of the event.
South Korea tame War Elephants in 3-0 win
South Korea tame War Elephants in 3-0 win
Wednesday 27 March 2024 10:29 AM
FOOTBALL: Thailand were no match for a highly motivated South Korea in the home leg of their Group C World Cup qualifier, falling 3-0 at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok last night (Mar 26).

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