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Koreas to face off in World Cup qualifier

North and South Korea face each other in a World Cup qualifier this week for their first ever competitive men’s match in Pyongyang, while talks on the North’s nuclear arsenal remain deadlocked.

German officials indicted over World Cup payment

Swiss federal prosecutors have filed fraud charges against three former senior German football officials over a suspect payment linked to the 2006 World Cup hosted by Germany, the Swiss Attorney General’s office said on yesterday.

Pogba central to plans, says Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eager to build his team around midfielder Paul Pogba despite media speculation linking the French World Cup winner with a move away from Old Trafford ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

Pakistan eye unlikely World Cup survival

Pakistan find themselves “alive and kicking” in the World Cup despite a disastrous start as coach Mickey Arthur warned his unpredictable team were still gunning for the semi-finals.

Asean plots bold 2034 World Cup bid

Asean leaders will be asked at the bloc’s summit today to green-light a bid to jointly host the Fifa World Cup in the next 15 years

ICC blames ‘unseasonable weather’

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday defended not scheduling reserve days for group matches at the rain-marred World Cup and blamed the disruptions on “extremely unseasonable weather”.

Morris urges fans to ‘keep faith’

South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris pleaded with fans at home to keep backing the team after a six-wicket loss to India on Wednesday saw the Proteas suffer a third defeat in as many matches at the World Cup.

Golden chance fires England up

Not even England’s most passionate supporters would suggest that winning this week’s Nations League Finals would compare with a World Cup triumph but after last year’s excitement, Gareth Southgate’s men are now eyeing football’s newest trophy.

Iniesta, Torres struggling on Japanese adventure

They have four World Cup winners medals between them but the J.League’s high-profile recent recruits, including Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres, have struggled to make an impact this season.

Hot English summer to aid subcontinent teams, says Pietersen

The English weather will play a major role during the World Cup and teams from the Indian subcontinent stand to gain if hot and dry conditions prevail during the May 30-July 14 tournament, former captain Kevin Pietersen has said.

India a class outfit, says batsman

India are a class outfit but they will go into this year’s World Cup with a soft underbelly having failed to settle on a number four, former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar told Reuters in an interview.

Smith and Warner can fire Aussies to glory: Warne

Australia will welcome back Steve Smith and David Warner with “open arms” when their international bans expire and their inclusion will boost the team’s chances of winning this year’s World Cup, former leg-spinner Shane Warne has said.

Ireland frustrated over form, says Sexton

Ireland are “unbelievably frustrated” that a well prepared Six Nations campaign has not yielded the expected results, flyhalf Johnny Sexton said, as the team looks to rediscover top form in time for this year’s World Cup.

Qatar stand in Japan’s path

Continental superpower Japan will be out to secure a record-extending fifth Asian Cup title when they take on a young Qatar.

Giles backs England for World Cup

England must make the most of their “best opportunity” to win a World Cup, new director of cricket Ashley Giles has said.

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