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Argentina World Cup petition surpasses six million signatures ahead of the England World Cup semi-final.

Ten Million Sign Petition To Expel Argentina from The World Cup

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-07-15

Two days out from the biggest match of their lives, Argentina’s players aren’t just training for England. They’re doing it under the shadow of a petition with more signatures than the population of Denmark. The number, as of Tuesday evening, stood past ten million. The site behind it, argentinaout.com, carries no FIFA badge, no federation ... Read more

TruMan 3 Bowling Machine installed at the National Cricket Academy, helping Pakistan batters prepare for real match situations with advanced bowling simulation technology.

PCB Installs TruMan 3 Bowling Machine for Real Match Practice Experience

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-07-06

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced a hi-tech TruMan 3 bowling machine at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). PCB expects the TruMan 3 Bowling Machine to revolutionize the way batters prepare for real match situations. PCB confirmed the installation on Monday, describing the machine as a significant upgrade to the academy’s training infrastructure. ... Read more

Pakistan FIFA World Cup campaign showcases Sialkot-made Trionda football during export promotion event in Uzbekistan

Pakistan Turns FIFA World Cup Into Global Export Powerhouse for Sialkot

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-07-03

ISLAMABAD: country has made the FIFA World Cup 2026 a global marketing arena for its football manufacturing sector, initiating an export campaign in Uzbekistan that involves sports diplomacy and trade strategy as the government searches for new customers for one of its most profitable export sectors. Instead of merely participating in the event by providing ... Read more

Jeddah Cricket Stadium project announced after Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign cricket MoU

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Sign MoU To Build Jeddah Cricket Stadium

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-07-02

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has made its biggest move yet towards becoming a cricket destination in the international circuit by virtue of a groundbreaking partnership between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan for the development of a world class cricket ground in Jeddah. However, the deal, which was signed between PCB and SACF, is much more than building ... Read more

Morocco's prayers before penalties and Sujood celebration after beating Netherlands

Morocco’s Powerful Moment of Faith After Defeating the Netherlands Inspires Millions

Nayab Fatima2026-06-30

In those final seconds leading up to the World Cup penalty shootout, the Moroccan players were not discussing tactics at the whiteboard and exchanging information on what was left to be done. The Atlas Lions are a very well-rehearsed team, who know precisely what they need to do in any given situation on the field, ... Read more

Former Manchester United midfielder Zidane Iqbal makes football history as the first Pakistani heritage player

Zidane Iqbal Becomes First Pakistani-Heritage Player at FIFA World Cup

Nayab Fatima2026-06-17

Zidane Iqbal, who was previously a member of Manchester United academy, has made his mark in soccer history by becoming the first Pakistani heritage player to play in a men’s FIFA World Cup match by playing in the match between Iraq national football team and Norway at Boston Stadium. Iqbal was born in Manchester into ... Read more

FIFA Iranian flag ban remains enforced after a Los Angeles Superior Court ruling on June 15, 2026

FIFA World Cup to Allow Only Iran’s Official National Flag Inside Stadiums During Matches

Nayab Fatima2026-06-16

A Los Angeles judge declines to block FIFA’s prohibition on Iran’s pre-1979 “Lion and Sun” flag, dismissing a free speech lawsuit just before Iran’s opening match against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium. The last effort to challenge the FIFA’s flag rule banning Iran from taking their national flag into the soccer stadiums was unsuccessful as ... Read more

Pakistan FIFA ASEAN Cup national football team after receiving a historic invitation to compete in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 in Indonesia

Pakistan Invited to Historic Inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup

Focus Pakistan2026-06-13

KARACHI: Pakistan’s national football team will compete in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia this September, the Pakistan Football Federation confirmed Friday, ending a long wait for a Pakistani football side to earn a berth at a FIFA-organised event that has nothing to do with World Cup qualifying, Focus Pakistan reported. FIFA extended a ... Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 records graphic showing Messi and Ronaldo's sixth appearance milestone, Klose's all-time 16-goal record under threat from Messi at 13 and Mbappé at 12,

Messi, Ronaldo and Football Giants Eye History at FIFA World Cup 2026

Nayab Fatima2026-06-12

From Messi’s sixth appearance in the World Cup, to Ronaldo’s goal-scoring journey in every edition of the World Cup to Argentina’s successful consecutive defense of their championship, and Brazil’s unprecedented sixth title, the 2026 edition in the US, Mexico, and Canada can truly make history on many levels at once. In the history of the ... Read more

World Cup 2026 travel tourism US hotels disappointment — empty hotel lobby near World Cup host city venue with discounted room rates

High World Cup Costs Keep Fans Away, Hurting US Hotels and Airlines

Nayab Fatima2026-06-12

The hotels cut their earning estimates by 60 percent. European flights were booked 3.8 percent lower than before. New York is anticipating only half the anticipated crowd that FIFA had estimated. Ticket prices hover around $1,000. Visa fears that its measures will keep people out. The much-awaited US travel event is facing a very discouraging ... Read more