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England Avoid France Until World Cup Final

FIFA's new seeding rules mean England and France cannot meet before the 2026 World Cup final. Discover the full draw details and what it means for the Three Lions.

FIFA changes World Cup draw, England benefit

FIFA announces a major World Cup draw overhaul using a Wimbledon-style seeding system. This could see England avoid top rivals until the semi-finals. Discover the full implications.

World Cup 2026 adopts tennis-style seeding system

FIFA introduces a tennis-style seeding system for the 2026 World Cup draw, ensuring top teams Spain, Argentina, France, and England cannot meet until the semi-finals. Discover the full implications.

Wales beat Japan 24-23 with last-kick penalty

Jarrod Evans' dramatic last-minute penalty secured Wales a vital 24-23 victory over Japan, ending their 10-match home losing run and securing a top Rugby World Cup seeding.

Delhi Fights Heat with Cloud Seeding Plan

Delhi authorities are turning to cloud seeding technology in a bold attempt to combat dangerous heatwave conditions and severe air pollution gripping the city.

O'Sullivan wins World Grand Prix snooker title

Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan claims his fourth ranking title of the season with stunning 10-7 win over Ding Junhui in China, cementing his status as the world's number one player.

Cricket in Corfu: Island's Unexpected Sporting Delight

Discover how the tranquil Greek island of Corfu became the unlikely host for a cricket tournament, creating confusion, forging friendships, and delivering pure sporting delight against a Mediterranean backdrop.

Saudi Arabia's £30M Boxing Tournament Revealed

Boxing's elite are set for a financial windfall as Turki Alalshikh reveals staggering £30 million prize money for the groundbreaking 5 vs 5 team tournament between Matchroom and Queensberry this June.

AFCON 2025 in jeopardy as Morocco protests escalate

Exclusive: The future of Africa's premier football tournament hangs in the balance as widespread protests and political instability in Morocco spark cancellation fears. CAF president Patrice Motsepe breaks his silence on the mounting crisis.

Raducanu retires as extreme heat halts Wuhan Open

Emma Raducanu's Wuhan Open campaign ended abruptly as extreme heat forced her retirement, while Novak Djokovic battled vomiting in conditions so severe tournament organisers suspended play.

Trump deportation plan threatens UK World Cup bid

Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump's proposed mass deportation plan could devastate UK and Ireland's World Cup hosting ambitions by crippling visa processing for essential workers.

Storm Amy Forces Golf Suspension Amid 60mph Winds

Ferocious winds reaching 60mph from Storm Amy have forced tournament officials to suspend play at a major golf championship, leaving players and fans in limbo as safety concerns take priority.

11-year-old chess prodigy achieves grandmaster norm

Argentinian wonderkid Faustino Oro, dubbed 'chess Messi', makes history by achieving the grandmaster norm and surpassing 2500 Elo rating at just 11 years old during Barcelona tournament triumph.

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