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FIFA to award record prize money to Women's Champions Cup participants

Geneva, Jan 24 (UNI) A record-breaking prize money will be awarded to the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup winner, the world football governing body announced on Friday.
The final champion of the Women's Champions Cup will receive 2.3 million USD while the runner-up will earn one million, FIFA said.
The champions from every confederation will compete for the Intercontinental Club Title. The two semifinals are scheduled for January 28 at Brentford Stadium (Gtech Community Stadium) in London, Britain. The final will be played at Arsenal Stadium (Emirates Stadium) on February 1.
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Brad Currie calls playing in front of massive Indian crowds a “dream come true”

18 Feb 2026 | 12:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (UNI) Scotland all-rounder Brad Currie described playing in front of massive crowds in India as a dream come true despite his side’s seven-wicket loss to Nepal in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

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Ghana to face Mexico in key World Cup warm-up clash

18 Feb 2026 | 11:18 AM

Accra, Feb 18 (UNI) Ghana will take on the FIFA World Cup co-host Mexico national football team in an international friendly on May 22, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed on Tuesday.
The high-profile encounter will serve as the Black Stars’ third confirmed preparatory match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals in June. Ghana have already lined up friendlies against Austria and Germany in March as part of their build-up, Xinhua News Agency reported.

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Nepal captain Rohit Paudel praises Dipendra Airee's match-winning knock in T20WC victory

18 Feb 2026 | 11:17 AM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (UNI) Nepal captain Rohit Paudel credited Dipendra Singh Airee for leading the team’s successful chase in their seven-wicket win against Scotland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. .

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Eden Gardens, Premadasa set for epic T20 showdowns

18 Feb 2026 | 10:44 AM

Kolkata/Colombo, Feb 18 (UNI) Wednesday promises one of the most captivating stories of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as debutants Italy face the mighty West Indies at Eden Gardens.

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Nepal's historic win ignites Himalayan minnows revolution

17 Feb 2026 | 11:24 PM

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, Feb 17 (UNI) Make no mistake- Nepal's victory over Scotland at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is more than just a win; it's a declaration. Himalayan cricket has arrived, and the minnows- Nepal, Afghanistan, Ireland, Netherlands, Namibia, Oman, UAE- are no longer just filling the fixture list. They are proving they can stand toe-to-toe with the big boys and shake up the game.

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