When the Beautiful Game Meets Ugly Economics
The FIFA World Cup has, for nearly a century, stood as the grandest spectacle in global sport. In football-loving pockets such as Mokokchung and across Nagaland, it is less an…
Italy miss out again as final 2026 World Cup spots are sealed
After nearly three years of qualifiers, the final lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been completed, with the last spots decided through European play-offs and intercontinental finals. The…
World Cup Fever Begins to Stir
Football’s universal appeal will once again be on display as the final lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is completed after nearly three years of qualifiers. The expanded 48…
FIFA World Cup trophy visits India ahead of 2026 tournament
The ceremony was attended by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and former Brazilian World Cup winner Gilberto D’Silva.
2026 FIFA World Cup draw announced
FIFA president Gianni Infantino, joined by football legends, unveiled the schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday in Washington DC, 189 days before the tournament begins. The expanded…
World Cup 2026: Curacao smallest ever to qualify; Haiti return after 52 years, Uzbekistan debut
Curacao, an island whose entire population can fit into the Narendra Modi Stadium and Eden Gardens with more than 20,000 seats to spare, became the smallest nation ever to qualify…
FIFA World Cup trophy set for historic first visit to Guwahati in January
The FIFA World Cup Trophy will make its first ever visit to Guwahati on January 13 next year as part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour.
Merang Jamir represents Nagaland at ISSF Junior World Cup 2025
Merang Jamir, ISSF Judge, Governing Body Member of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), and Advisor & Chief Technical Officer of the Nagaland Rifle Association, is representing Nagaland in…
Japan becomes first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The third round of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers resumed on March 20, with Japan becoming the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. They join hosts…
FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Japan eyes win over Bahrain to secure first spot in finals
Japan has the chance to become the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday if it secures a victory over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium. Hajime…