#FirstSports: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just months away, rising tensions in West Asia and geopolitical clashes are casting a shadow over the tournament. FIFA COO claims the World Cup is "too big" to be affected by the war. Is this statement a reflection of FIFA being tone-deaf? | Firstpost

#FirstSports: The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces its biggest task due to rising political tensions between Iran and the US. Questions are emerging over whether Iran will even participate. While politicians continue to negotiate on the table, are players the real victim of this crossfire? As history shows Russian, Belarusian, Israeli and other athletes competing during times of war, it is the players who bear the burden of decisions made far above them. If Iran plays, scrutiny follows. If they don’t,

#FirstSports: The top three seats for the #ICCWorldCup Semifinals are already taken by India, South Africa and Australia. Which country will take the final spot? Rupha Ramani decodes the race between the top contenders. | Firstpost