News for 'World Cup 2022'

FIFA World Cup PIX: Dutch down Qatar to top Group A

FIFA World Cup PIX: Dutch down Qatar to top Group A

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the Group A match played between the Netherlands and Qatar on Tuesday.

New format for men's T20 World Cup in 2024

New format for men's T20 World Cup in 2024

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The 2024 T20 World Cup will be played in a different format in which 20 participating countries will be divided into four groups of five teams each and the first round will be followed by the Super 8 stage.

'Winter Games will not move for 2022 football World Cup'

'Winter Games will not move for 2022 football World Cup'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Asia's top Olympic official ruled out the possibility of the 2022 Winter Olympics being shifted from its traditional February time-slot to avoid clashing with the football World Cup, saying FIFA needs to sort out its own problems.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt to go on display during World Cup

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt to go on display during World Cup

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Maradona wore Argentina's No. 10 shirt in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England in Mexico.

IPL 2026: MI Captain Hardik Pandya Returns to Nets Ahead of RR Clash

IPL 2026: MI Captain Hardik Pandya Returns to Nets Ahead of RR Clash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Hardik Pandya has returned to training for the Mumbai Indians ahead of their IPL match against the Rajasthan Royals after missing the previous game due to illness.

Rain threat over England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup final

Rain threat over England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Heavy rain is expected on Sunday's match-day and also the reserve day on Monday as a multi-year La Nina weather phenomenon continues to drench much of eastern Australia.

T20 World Cup: How openers Rahul, Rohit let India down

T20 World Cup: How openers Rahul, Rohit let India down

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

India would be thoroughly justified in thinking their misfiring opening pair have let them down.

Last Dance: Final chance for Kohli, Rohit to give India a World Cup Trophy

Last Dance: Final chance for Kohli, Rohit to give India a World Cup Trophy

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It's tough to find two cricketers who are so different from each other yet so closely intertwined by the same thread of fate as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

T20 World Cup will be my last as India head coach: Dravid

T20 World Cup will be my last as India head coach: Dravid

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Rahul Dravid said he enjoyed every bit of his coaching tenure.

Argentina draw with Paraguay in World Cup qualifier

Argentina draw with Paraguay in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Nicolas Gonzalez equalised for Argentina four minutes before half-time when he bulleted a header home from a Giovani Lo Celso corner kick.

BYJU'S named a sponsor of Qatar World Cup

BYJU'S named a sponsor of Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

2022 Qatar World Cup is BYJU'S first major move into soccer.

Historic! Bhanwala shoots down maiden Worlds medal

Historic! Bhanwala shoots down maiden Worlds medal

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

India's Anish Bhanwala endured two nerve-wracking shoot-offs in a high-quality 25m rapid-fire pistol final to clinch the biggest medal in his shooting career, a silver at the ISSF World Championships (Pistol/Rifle), in Cairo on Sunday.

World Cup: The secret behind Shami's 5-star show!

World Cup: The secret behind Shami's 5-star show!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

'Shami always knew that he would be required at some point in time and for that he was always prepared.'

Is it going to be Samson over SKY for World Cup?

Is it going to be Samson over SKY for World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Former India player Mohammad Kaif believes that Sanju Samson should be picked for the ODI World Cup at home in October-November.

'Not achieved anything': FIFA boss Infantino supports lifting ban on Russia

'Not achieved anything': FIFA boss Infantino supports lifting ban on Russia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Russian clubs and the national team have been suspended from FIFA and UEFA competitions since the country invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

France's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

France's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

France's probable starting line-up for World Cup final

IPL 2026: Samson, Young Guns Drive CSK's Rebuild

IPL 2026: Samson, Young Guns Drive CSK's Rebuild

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Chennai Super Kings head into IPL 2026 with a young squad, new signings like Sanju Samson and a focus on rebuilding as Mahendra Singh Dhoni's era nears its final chapter.

Australia pick Singapore-born David in T20 World Cup squad

Australia pick Singapore-born David in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Singapore-born all-rounder Tim David has been named in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad, while leg spinner Mitchell Swepson was omitted, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.

Qatar to build Bedouin camp for 2022 World Cup fans

Qatar to build Bedouin camp for 2022 World Cup fans

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Qatar is to construct a special Bedouin-style desert camp to house thousands of fans during the 2022 World Cup as the Gulf state looks to broaden accommodation for the tournament beyond the limited number of apartments and hotels. A fan village among the sand dunes close to the Saudi border will house up to 2,000 visitors in Arabian tents, allowing them to experience the desert from close quarters, Qatar's World Cup organising committee said in a statement on Tuesday. "We will allow visitors from outside the country to enjoy Qatar and their football experience in an entirely new way," said the committee's Abdulaziz al-Mawlawi.

Para World Cup: Avani Lekhara wins gold with world record

Para World Cup: Avani Lekhara wins gold with world record

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Avani broke her own world record of 249.6 to secure her a spot at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout

PIX: Qatar unveils fully air-conditioned World Cup stadium

PIX: Qatar unveils fully air-conditioned World Cup stadium

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Al Janoub is a fully air-conditioned stadium which keeps the temperature 10 degrees lower than the 29 Celsius outside.

R. Vaishali's Candidates Triumph: The Making Of A Chess Champion Through Family And Perseverance

R. Vaishali's Candidates Triumph: The Making Of A Chess Champion Through Family And Perseverance

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

R. Vaishali, the newly-crowned Candidates champion, exemplifies quiet intensity and strong values, nurtured by a supportive family, as she prepares for the World Championship showdown against Ju Wenjun.

REWIND: How Australia broke men's T20 World Cup duck

REWIND: How Australia broke men's T20 World Cup duck

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

It took Australia seven attempts but under Aaron Finch they finally laid their hands on a maiden Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday with an eight-wicket triumph over New Zealand.

'I want to help India win the World Cup'

'I want to help India win the World Cup'

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'I have to move forward, maintain a balance, get some rest, some rejuvenation, once I'm in the mindset, then there's no looking back.'

World Cup door not closed on Harry Brook: Buttler

World Cup door not closed on Harry Brook: Buttler

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Harry Brook's explosive batting was in full display on Tuesday when he smashed a 41-ball century in The Hundred competition.

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The squad and Tite will gather on Nov. 14 at Juventus' training facilities in Turin, where Brazil will hold a five-day training camp before flying to Doha on Nov. 19.

'Rohit's a leader and I expect him to captain India till the T20 World Cup'

'Rohit's a leader and I expect him to captain India till the T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Impressed with his captaincy at the ODI World Cup, former captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday threw his weight behind Rohit Sharma, saying he should lead India at least till the T20 World Cup in June next year.

'I love that team': Who's Rohit talking about?

'I love that team': Who's Rohit talking about?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Indian batter and former ODI skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his excitement for the tour to Australia and how much he loves playing against the current 50-over world champions.

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Gianni Infantino wants the world to 'focus on the football'

Asia Cup 2025: Can India reclaim hockey crown in Rajgir?

Asia Cup 2025: Can India reclaim hockey crown in Rajgir?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

India are confident of reclaiming the men's Asia Cup hockey title after a hiatus of eight years and qualify for next year's World Cup

India's 5 Memorable T20 Wins Vs Pakistan

India's 5 Memorable T20 Wins Vs Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

India enjoy a dominant 9-3 win loss record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals, including a 7-1 margin in T20 World Cups.

Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual agreement

Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual agreement

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

England winger Raheem Sterling has left Chelsea by mutual agreement after being frozen out under successive managers, bringing an end to his troubled two-year spell at Stamford Bridge.

2022 World Cup final to be played on December 18

2022 World Cup final to be played on December 18

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

FIFA ended more than four years of uncertainty over the timing of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by announcing on Thursday that it would be played in November and December with the final on December 18.

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

After a star turn at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026, India star Vaibhav Suryavanshi shifts focus to Class 10 board exams, balancing cricketing glory with academics.

Players' union refuses to play 2022 World Cup in summer in Qatar

Players' union refuses to play 2022 World Cup in summer in Qatar

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The world soccer players' union, FIFPro, will urge its members to boycott the 2022 World Cup if it is played in Qatar's summer, vice-president Philippe Piat said.

Messi to assess fitness as he targets 2026 WC

Messi to assess fitness as he targets 2026 WC

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'I'm really eager because it's a World Cup. We're coming off winning the last one, and being able to defend it on the field again is spectacular because it's always a dream to play with the national team.'

Golden homecoming for Jaismine after world triumph

Golden homecoming for Jaismine after world triumph

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Nupur Sheoran (80+kg) and the seasoned Pooja Rani (80kg) signed off with silver and bronze medals respectively in non-Olympic weight categories.

Dhanush smashes world record to win Deaflympic gold

Dhanush smashes world record to win Deaflympic gold

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Shooter Dhanush Srikanth continued to excel and evolve on the global stage, winning the men's 10m air rifle gold medal to open India's account in the Deaflympics in Tokyo on Sunday.

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Rediff.com20 May 2026

An analysis of the disparities in India's sporting culture, highlighting the challenges faced by non-cricket athletes and the systemic changes needed for India to become a true sporting superpower.