FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed that the 2026 World Cup, set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has sparked unprecedented global interest, with 150 million ticket requests submitted in just the first 15 days of sales. This overwhelming demand underscores the tournament’s immense popularity and the excitement surrounding its expanded format, which will feature 48

Peshawar Corps clinched victory in the 50th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Polo & Tent Pegging Championship 2025, held at the Jinnah Polo Fields in Lahore. The event highlighted both competitive spirit and the Pakistan Army’s long-standing tradition of excellence in equestrian sports.

A Pakistani youngster, Ahsan Yaseen, has brought international recognition to Pakistan by winning the Youth Camel Race at the 54th Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Camel Racing Festival held in Sharjah, one of the most prestigious events in the Gulf’s traditional sports calendar.

Prosecutors in Turkey have ordered the detention of 29 more individuals in an ongoing investigation into betting in professional Turkish soccer, with a former Galatasaray executive among those detained, according to broadcaster NTV and other media reports on Friday.

Pakistan has announced a 15-member T20 squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, highlighting the return of all-rounder Shadab Khan following his recovery from shoulder surgery. Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the team as captain, while senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been rested in line with the team’s rotation policy.

Lionel Messi has been recognized as the Greatest Athlete of the 21st Century by Le Journal de Québec, ranking above other global sports icons, including Cristiano Ronaldo, who placed tenth. The ranking evaluated the 25 most influential athletes based on achievements such as trophies, records, cultural impact, and career longevity.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reaffirmed his ambition to reach the milestone of one thousand career goals, underlining his relentless drive and dedication to football despite the increasing physical demands that come with age and elite-level competition. The Portuguese forward, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, continues to demonstrate his commitment to maintaining peak

Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem is set to receive the prestigious Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award at Dubai’s World Sports Summit, scheduled for December 29–30. As the sole Pakistani athlete invited, Nadeem will join a star-studded lineup including global icons like Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, and Khabib Nurmagomedov.

A small aircraft crashed Thursday at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina during an attempted landing, with NASCAR veteran Greg Biffle listed as the owner. Biffle, who won 19 Cup Series races over his 20-year career, owns the aircraft through GB Aviation Leasing, according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records.

The 2026 sports calendar is shaping up to be one of the most packed in recent memory, with the FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States, taking center stage as the largest edition in tournament history. The expanded event will feature 48 teams, up from the usual 32, competing in 104 matches across multiple venues, with the final set to take place in New Jersey from June