Cape Verde qualified for their first World Cup on Monday after a 3-0 win over Eswatini ensured they finished top of their African zone group.
The West African archipelago, with a population of around 600,000, are the second smallest country in tournament history to qualify.
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted in Canada, US and Mexico.
Etihad Airways strongly rejects financial allegations against Man City
Etihad Airways has strongly rejected any findings shared by the Premier League Commission on the disciplinary proceedings involving financial allegations against Manchester City.
UAE hold Qatar to top Gulf Cup Group B
The UAE finished top of Group B at the Arabian Gulf Cup after drawing 1-1 with Qatar in Jeddah.
Australia win rain-curtailed ODI against South Africa
Australia’s bowlers powered the tourists to a 45-run victory over South Africa under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method on Wednesday, helping them avoid a whitewash in the three-match one-day international series.
Gill smashes fastest ODI double century as India beat West Indies
Shubman Gill struck the fastest double century in one-day international history as India completed the second-highest successful chase in an ODI with an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the second match of the three-game series in Guwahati on Wednesday.
UAE Cup winner Carruthers takes Abu Dhabi Challenge lead
Australia's Coby Carruthers made the most of an invitation from the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) as he shot a bogey-free eight-under-par 62 to lead the Abu Dhabi Challenge after the opening round at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club.
Flydubai has announced the temporary suspension of all flights to and from Israel following the incident involving flight FZ1073 on September 30.
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says a security incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv has been brought under control.
The UAE has condemned the attack that caused the deaths and injuries of crew members from the hijacked oil products tanker MT Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia during an operation to free the vessel.
