With exactly one month to kick off for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico, mid-day takes a look at the last five winners and the tactics they adopted to become world champions

City’s failure to beat Everton on Monday took the destiny of the title race out of their hands, but Doku ensured they kept the pressure on leaders Arsenal.

“I actually didn’t think that much. I had simple plan who is my bowler and who can give me some good overs in the powerplay. So nothing much from my end,” Jaiswal stated.

"We have just got so many apex predators at the top of the batting order, that one, two, three is such a solid unit," Hayden said at the post-match press conference.

Needing a nine in the final arrow, the 18-year-old Yu Qi slipped to 8-ring, giving Indians a lucky escape as the trio peaked well to win the ensuing shoot-off by two points.

The latest standoff marks another dramatic chapter in Indian wrestling, with Vinesh once again finding herself at the centre of controversy amid an already turbulent phase for the sport in the country.

Bezzecchi seemed to be heading for his fourth win in just five races this season when Spaniard Martin nipped in front of him on the 26th lap.

“Change is the only constant in this world, except a mother’s love for you. Happy Mother’s Day.” The post received over two lakh ‘likes’.

“Introducing our biggest blessing — Riddhima,” Suryakumar wrote in the caption.

Arsenal star Leandro’s wife Laura Hilven deletes all pictures with him from her social media, indicating a serious rift in relationship after seven years of wedlock

MCA has created a strong platform for women cricketers, and now it is time to make the most of these opportunities

Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor and Humairaa Kaazi, the icon players at upcoming maiden T20 Mumbai Women’s League, believe it’s the best platform for players to take the leap into the Women’s Premier League or better still, Team India

"It was a tough call. We were under pressure. Rathi was the right matchup for (Romario) Shepherd."