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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany sits behind a desk at a press conference

Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich's coach with a cause

GermanyFebruary 27, 2026
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FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is the planet's biggest international tournament and is held every four years. The current men's champions are Argentina, while Spain are the women's titleholders.

Three Afghan Women's United players poses for a photo at a February 2026 training session in Doncaster, England.

Football: Afghanistan women again set to fight for future

Football: Afghanistan women again set to fight for future

After a breakthrough last year, the players must wait and wrestle with FIFA cosying up to a country that rejected them.
AfghanistanFebruary 25, 2026
View of a nearly deserted square in the city of Guadalajara

Mexico plays down World Cup security fears

Mexico plays down World Cup security fears

Violence had erupted in and around Guadalajara, in retaliation to the killing of a major drug cartel leader.
MexicoFebruary 24, 202602:49 min
Outside view of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City

Clashes spark safety concerns for World Cup in Mexico

Clashes spark safety concerns for World Cup in Mexico

Violence set off by the killing of a Mexican drug cartel boss has raised concerns about security ahead of the World Cup.
MexicoFebruary 24, 2026
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Motocross rider Sechaba Chabeli sits on his motocross bike and rides up the hill.

Sechaba Chabeli's comeback at Roof of Africa motocross race

Sechaba Chabeli's comeback at Roof of Africa motocross race

Local motocross racer Chabeli returns stronger to tackle Lesotho's fierce Roof of Africa race.
LesothoFebruary 26, 202605:26 min
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen leads the Brazil delegation at an opening ceremony

Winter Olympics: The moments that made the 2026 Games

Winter Olympics: The moments that made the 2026 Games

A first Olympic champion from Brazil, fairy tales and nightmares and a banned tribute to killed countrymen.
ItalyFebruary 22, 202612 images
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo celebrates a win

Winter Olympics 2026: The lasting impressions

Winter Olympics 2026: The lasting impressions

Milan Cortina will be remembered for a Norwegian superstar and a Ukrainian skeleton racer's "helmet of remembrance."
ItalyFebruary 20, 2026
Tatjana Paller in action at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Skimo: What you need to know about the newest Olympic sport

Skimo: What you need to know about the newest Olympic sport

Skimo is making its Olympic debut at the Winter Games in Italy. What is this sport all about?
ItalyFebruary 19, 2026
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen jumps in the air after winning gold

Nationality at the Olympics: Does it matter?

Nationality at the Olympics: Does it matter?

When athletes born in one place compete for another, a conversation around nationality and identity soon follows.
Global issuesFebruary 19, 2026
A hand is about to drop a white tablet into a glass of water on a table

Muscle cramps: Causes, myths and why pickle juice might help

Muscle cramps: Causes, myths and why pickle juice might help

Magnesium for muscle cramps? Research shows minimal effect — so what does help?
Global issuesFebruary 18, 202606:34 min
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How Nukaaraq Olsen preserves Greenland’s sled dog culture

Musher Nukaaraq Olsen preserves Greenland’s dogsled culture in Sisimiut, training his dogs and living close to nature.
February 27, 202612:34 min
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President Gianni Infantino shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2019

FIFA boss Infantino wants Russia to return to football

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.
Russian FederationFebruary 3, 2026
A construction site is seen at the cross-country skiing stadium in Val di Fiemme, Italy

2026 Winter Olympics: Fun events, but what about the bill?

Preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy have been far from perfect. Should the hosting model be changed?
ItalyJanuary 30, 2026
A large set of Olympic Rings in Italy's Val di Fiemme ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics

Concerns about shady deals ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

Concerns are mounting about corruption, budget overruns and reported mafia infiltration of major construction projects.
ItalyJanuary 29, 202603:03 min