The FIFA World Cup 2026 got underway in spectacular fashion with a vibrant opening ceremony in Mexico, setting the stage for football’s biggest tournament.

World Cup 2026 opens with star-studded Mexico show

Music, colour and star-studded performances launch World Cup 2026 in style

Fans celebrate as India win third T20 World Cup

India script history, become first team to successfully defend ICC T20 World Cup title

India's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026.

Look: Moments from UAE Tour 2026

Celebrating speed, strategy, and endurance in one of cycling’s premier desert races

After four stages of the UAE Tour 2026, the battle for overall honours is taking shape with dramatic results across varied terrain.

Dubai Marathon: Nibret Melak, Anchinalu Dessie win big

Plus, highlights from the annual run

Nibret Melak (Men) and Anchinalu Dessie (women) both from Ethiopia winners of the 25th anniversary edition of the Dubai Marathon

Sport’s defining moments of 2025 in iconic photos

These photos captured the intensity, joy and heartbreak that define elite sport worldwide

St. Louis Cardinals' Victor Scott II, bottom, scores against the San Francisco Giants on Brendan Donovan's double during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sept. 23, 2025, in San Francisco.

Watch: Lando Norris celebrates his first-ever F1 title

McLaren driver finishes P3 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to emerge the 2025 champion

McLaren's Lando Norris celerbrate after winning his first Formula 1 drivers' championship at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Photo Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

Abu Dhabi GP in pictures: Build-up to the 2025 finale

The final race of the Formula 1 season takes place on Sunday, December 7

Lando Norris set the pace in the opening practice session of the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, topping the timesheets ahead of championship rival Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

Inside Yas Marina Circuit’s rise to racing powerhouse

From bare sands to global stage, how Yas Marina Circuit became a motorsport masterpiece

Over the years, Yas Marina Circuit has evolved from a desert vision into a world-renowned motorsport hub, hosting the season-ending Formula 1 Grand Prix and a range of international events, becoming a symbol of innovation, speed, and the UAE’s growing presence in global racing.

India’s women clinch first World Cup, beat South Africa

India clinch maiden Women’s World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa.

India's players celebrate after the dismissal of South Africa's Chloe Tryon during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 one-day international (ODI) final match between India and South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on November 2, 2025.

Photos: UAE vs Qatar – World Cup Qualifiers highlights

All the thrilling moments from the FIFA World Cup clash as Qatar edges past UAE 2-1

Relive the high-stakes FIFA World Cup clash as Qatar edges past UAE 2-1 in thrilling action.

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final in pictures

India shook off an early setback to register a five-wicket win over Pakistan

Indian fans celebrate their win in the DP World Asia Cup final defeating Pakistan at Dubai International stadium on Sunday.

India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets: Highlights in pics

Catch all the highlights — from fan energy to star players in Asia Cup clash

Indian and Pakistani fans together enjoy the India vs Pakistan clash at Dubai International Stadium during the DP World Asia Cup on Sunday.

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