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Mexico to face Panama, Bolivia, and Iceland in Friendlies ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mexico City, Dec 17 (UNI) Mexico will ramp up preparations for next year’s FIFA World Cup with friendly matches against Panama, Bolivia, and Iceland, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) announced. The fixtures are part of El Tri’s buildup ahead of co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Canada.
El Tri, which will co-host football's showpiece tournament with the United States and Canada, will travel to Panama City for a clash against Panama on January 22 before another away fixture against Bolivia in Santa Cruz three days later. Javier Aguirre's side will then host Iceland in Queretaro on February 25.
"These matches will allow the coaching staff to closely evaluate Liga MX players and fine-tune the final details ahead of the top international competition," read an FMF statement.
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2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia postponed

25 Jan 2026 | 12:19 AM

Riyadh, Jan. 24 (UNI) The 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia have been postponed, the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announced on Saturday.
In a joint statement, the two organizations said they had agreed on "an updated framework for future hosting" following extensive consultations. No new date was announced, with a revised timeline to be confirmed later.

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25 Jan 2026 | 12:04 AM

Bulawayo, Jan 24 (UNI) RS Ambrish’s incisive bowling powered India Under-19 to a seven-wicket (DLS Method) victory over New Zealand U19 in the 24th match of Group B at Queens Sports Club in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, here on Saturday.

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Shami stars as Bengal inch closer to big win in Ranji Trophy

24 Jan 2026 | 11:44 PM

Kalyani, Jan 24 (UNI) Riding on a brilliant bowling performance led by veteran Mohammed Shami, Bengal inched closer to a comfortable victory against Services in their Ranji Trophy Elite match at the Bengal Cricket Academy, here on Saturday.

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