Australia edge North Korea to set up China or Taiwan Asian Cup semifinal
Australia beat North Korea 2-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup semi against China or Taiwan, and seal FIFA World Cup spot.
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Iran team hit back at Trump over FIFA World Cup exclusion threat
Iran says no one can exclude it from the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is co-hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico.
Real Madrid vs Elche: La Liga – teams, start, lineups, kickoff time
Elche hope to upset the odds as they travel to title-chasing Real Madrid, seeking their first win at Bernabeu Stadium.
China coach tells players to stay ‘calm’ in Taiwan clash at Asian Cup
China face Taiwan in a highly charged quarterfinal at the Women’s Asian Cup, which already has a political focus.
Alcaraz sets up Medvedev Indian Wells semifinal, Sabalenka also advances
Carlos Alcaraz will meet Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells semifinals, while Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev.
Taiwan cheering row overshadows China quarterfinal at Asian Cup
Taiwan face China in a tense Women’s Asian Cup football quarterfinal, where political tensions will be at the fore.
‘He looked devastated’: club tells of Barcelona fan who ended up in Exeter
Supporter mistakenly travelled to St James Park ground instead of Newcastle namesake (save for an apostrophe)The two stadiums are 366 miles apart. One holds more than 50,000 people, the other less than 10,000. The buzz as you walk up to the two grounds…
Trump says not ‘appropriate’ for Iran to participate in the World Cup in US
US president, who won the FIFA Peace Prize says Iran would be welcome but should not come for its players’ safety.
Pakistan’s Abrar signed by India-owned Sunrisers in Hundred auction
Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has been signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in UK cricket’s Hundred auction.
How Iran’s women footballers took asylum in Australia and what happens next
Al Jazeera breaks down the events surrounding the Iranian team – from the national anthem row to the players’ escape.