Austria, Algeria in shoot-out for second place
HOUSTON: Austria and Algeria will be involved in a straight shoot-out for second place in their World Cup Group J when they clash in Kansas City on Saturday, though a draw may su…
Africa Joins the Global School Chess Circuit With First WSTC Qualifier
From July 6 to 11, Stellenbosch University, near Cape Town, will host the African Continental Stage of the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship (WSTC), bringing together school teams from across the continent.
HM the Sultan to pay official visit to France on Sunday
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will pay an official visit to the friendly Republic of France on Sunday, June 28, 2026, according to a statement issued by the Diwan of…
Australia reach knockout phase after goalless draw
SANTA CLARA: Australia booked their place in the World Cup’s round of 32 on Thursday with a cagey 0-0 draw against Paraguay that delighted pragmatic coach Tony Popovic but left t…
Ivory Coast punch ticket to first knockouts
PHILADELPHIA: Nicolas Pepe’s double sealed Ivory Coast’s first trip to the World Cup elimination rounds with a 2-0 victory over Curacao on Thursday to finish second in Group E.F…
Türkiye beat US 3-2 with last-gasp winner
INGLEWOOD: Türkiye beat a second-string United States side 3-2 with a last-gasp goal from Kaan Ayhan on Thursday for their first victory of the tournament in a dead rubber, with…
Netherlands cruise past Tunisia to clinch top spot, set up Morocco clash
KANSAS CITY: The Netherlands breezed into the World Cup knockouts as Group F winners with a commanding 3-1 victory over Tunisia on a rain-soaked Thursday, capitalising on another…
Ecuador upset Germany to reach last 32
East Rutherford, United States: Martyn WOOD Ecuador squeezed into the last 32 of the World Cup with an upset win over Germany on Thursday while the Netherlands, Japan and the Ivory…
Japan to play Brazil in knockouts after nervy Sweden draw
Arlington: Peter STEBBINGS Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to send both teams through behind the Netherlands in Group…
HIS MAJESTY CONDOLES VENEZUELA PRESIDENT OVER TWIN QUAKE VICTIMS
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Thursday has sent a cable of condolences to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the victims…