Kazakhstani figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov is preparing for the new season. The 2026 Olympic champion has shared footage from his on-ice training and revealed that he had been working with acclaimed Canadian choreographer Shae-Lynn Bourne on his new short program. Shaidorov noted that this marks an important stage in his…
Kazakhstan’s top-ranked tennis player Elena Rybakina ranked among the world’s 10 highest-paid tennis players in 2026, according to Sportico. Rybakina ranked 10th with total earnings of $16.3 million, comprising $11.3 million in prize money and $5 million from endorsements and sponsorships. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz topped the ranking with annual earnings…
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp made an emotional comment about Lionel Messi following Argentina’s round-of-16 match against Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After the final whistle, Messi couldn’t hold back his tears. Klopp thinks the striker’s emotions stemmed not only from Argentina’s advance to the next round but…
France’s former striker Thierry Henry thinks England has to reflect on its performance after the comeback victory over DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32. He believes Thomas Tuchel’s team relies too heavily on Harry Kane’s individual brilliance and may face much more serious problems against…
Uzbekistan lost all matches on its World Cup debut. On matchday 17, Fabio Cannavaro‘s side fell to DR Congo 3-1, finishing the group stage without a single point. 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K, Round 3, June 27, Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan 3-1 Goals: Eldor Shomurodov 10’;…
The draw for Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam tournament of 2026, took place in London. Kazakhstan’s singles players have learned their opening-round opponents. World No. 2 Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, will face France’s Lois Boisson (World No. 154) in the first round, while Yulia Putintseva (World No. 85)…
The June 26 matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark the completion of the group stage in Groups G, H and I with six matches: Norway vs. France, Senegal vs. Iraq, Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia, Uruguay vs. Spain, New Zealand vs. Belgium and Egypt vs. Iran. In…
Matchday 15 on June 25 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings six fixtures in the third round of the group stage: Turkey vs the U.S., Ecuador vs. Germany, Tunisia vs. Netherlands, Paraguay vs. Australia, Japan vs. Sweden and Curaçao vs. Côte d’Ivoire. 2026 FIFA World Cup Group…
Over the past decade, football’s global governing body, FIFA, and its regional affiliates have faced increased scrutiny over safeguarding protocols and institutional accountability. A series of widely reported sexual abuse and harassment cases has exposed significant vulnerabilities within the sport’s governance structures. The following 10 widely cited cases outline some…
On Matchday 14 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the group stage will conclude in Groups A, B and C, with six matches on the schedule: Switzerland vs. Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar, Morocco vs. Haiti, Scotland vs. Brazil, South Africa vs. South Korea and Czechia vs. Mexico. In…
After drawing with DR Congo in its opening match, Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in the second round of the group stage. 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K, Round 2, June 23, Houston, NRG Stadium Portugal vs. Uzbekistan 5-0 Goals: Cristiano Ronaldo 6’, 39’, Nuno Mendes 17’, Abduvohid Nematov 60’ (OG),…
Uzbekistan’s second match at its first World Cup is set to be one of the main attractions of the tournament’s 13th matchday for football fans across the post-Soviet states. The day’s schedule also includes Colombia vs. DR Congo, England vs. Ghana and Croatia vs. Panama. 2026 FIFA World Cup…
Argentina’s national team defeated Austria 2-0 in the second round of the Group J stage at the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi scored both goals at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The team’s captain netted the opening goal in the 38th minute, overtaking Miroslav Klose to become the all-time top scorer…
The Argentine government has provided U.S. authorities with data on 13,000 men who are behind on child support payments. Read also: Prosecutors in Kazakhstan to use taxi app to catch alimony debtors. Argentina has barred child support defaulters from attending football matches and public events for the past year. The…
The second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage continues with four fixtures: Argentina faces Austria, France takes on Iraq, Norway meets Senegal and Jordan plays Algeria. The main attraction of the day is the race for top spot in Groups I and J. Argentina and Austria started…
Reports have previously suggested that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wears shoes that are noticeably too large for him. Photos from the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his Telegram channel, appear to show Rubio wearing oversized dress shoes. In these…
On June 19, at the 2026 World Cup, the following matches will be played: Brazil vs Haiti and Scotland vs Morocco in Group C, and the U.S. vs Australia and Turkey vs Paraguay in Group D. 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D, Round 2, June 19, Seattle, Lumen…
The eighth day of the 2026 World Cup marks the start of the second round of the group stage. Groups A and B continue their campaign: Czechia faces South Africa, Switzerland meets Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada takes on Qatar, while Mexico and South Korea close the day in a clash…
The experienced Colombians opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over World Cup newcomers Uzbekistan at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City in the first round of the group stage. Daniel Muñoz opened the scoring in the 40th minute, while Luis Díaz doubled Colombia’s advantage in…
Former German forward Miroslav Klose reacted to Lionel Messi tying his World Cup goals record. The Argentine player reached the 16-goal mark after scoring a hat-trick against Algeria in the first round of the group stage at the 2026 World Cup. The defending champions won the match 3-0. All three…
The seventh day of the 2026 World Cup will complete the first round of the group stage. June 17 will mark the tournament debut of Uzbekistan‘s national team. The day will also feature Portugal’s national team with Ronaldo, as well as a classic clash between England and Croatia. 2026…
On the sixth day of the 2026 World Cup, France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway, Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan will begin their campaigns. The day’s main storylines include France revisiting the painful memories of the 2002 World Cup, Argentina’s first match as defending champions and Erling Haaland‘s long-awaited World Cup debut.…
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico City, the tournament has already been overshadowed by a wave of scandals involving logistical failures, safety concerns and unprecedented costs. Novaya Gazeta Europe reports that the event faces a potential “catastrophe” due to issues ranging from the interrogation of players…
World Boxing President Gennadiy Golovkin has been officially inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place in Canastota, New York, The Ring reported. Golovkin was inducted in the Men’s Modern Category, together with former world champions Antonio Tarver and Nigel Benn. At the ceremony, Golovkin stated…
