World Cup kicks off in... a year, on June 11, 2026! Argentina, Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Brazil: we're taking stock of the state of the big nations 365 days before the big day!They're

There will be three more qualifying periods this year — in September, October, and November — jammed into a crowded calendar that already has obliterated the offseason.

India's number one doubles player Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway fought their hearts out before losing their opener. In a match where both sets were decided by tie-breakers, the Indo-American combination lost 6-7 (5) 6-7 (5) to Santiago Gonzalez from Mexico and Austin Krajicek from the USA in one hour and 34 minutes.

Telemundo chief soccer commentator Andrés Cantor recalled the “memorable” moment he called “goal” after Argentina’s 2022 win with penalty kicks against France. Cantor also detailed early contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as North America gears up to host the events.

Italy won back-to-back World Cups in 1934 and 1938 before failing to bring the cup home for 40 years. They ended that drought, winning the 1982 tournament, and most recently won the World Cup in 2006 with greats such as Gianluigi Buffon, Alessandro Nesta and Fabio Cannavaro leading the team.

Here are all the updates from June 11, 2025. Hockey: India face Argentina in FIH Pro League. Shooting: Indians in action at the Munich World Cup. Table-tennis: The Ultimate Table Tennis league continues. Football: Reactions after India's loss against Hong Kong in AFC Asian Cup Qualifier.

Big night in the South America zone!The qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup continued on Tuesday night into Wednesday, for the South America zone. A night rich in lessons, which notably saw Ancelotti's

Argentina have learned to cope with Lionel Messi's absences and no longer need to rejig the line-up when the Inter Miami forward is not available, manager Lionel Scaloni said ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Colombia.