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FIFA World Cup: Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs handed honour of refereeing landmark match 1,000

Jun 19, 2026

Dubai [UAE], June 19: FIFA has appointed Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs to take charge of the 1,000th match in the history of the FIFA World Cup - the Group F encounter between Tunisia and Japan at Monterrey Stadium on 20 June.

South Africa, Czechia draw in FIFA World Cup 2026

Jun 19, 2026

Sharjah's players shine at Teplice Chess Tournament

Jun 18, 2026

Portugal, DR Congo share points in 1-1 World Cup draw

Jun 18, 2026

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Ombudsman secures Prince of Wales's Stakes title for Godolphin at Royal Ascot

Jun 18, 2026

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 18: Ombudsman provided Godolphin with another major success at Britain's Royal Ascot after winning the Group 1 Prince of Wales's Stakes for thoroughbreds over 2,000 metres...

Morocco climb to sixth in FIFA world rankings

Jun 18, 2026

Rabat [Morocco], June 18: Morocco have climbed to sixth place in FIFA's live world rankings, achieving the highest position in their history, following Portugal's draw with the Democratic Republic of...

FIFA World Cup: Ghana 1-0 Panama

Jun 18, 2026

Toronto [Canada], June 18: Caleb Yirenkyi struck deep into stoppage time to hand Ghana a hard-earned victory over Panama at Toronto Stadium in their FIFA World Cup Group L clash.