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World Cup prize money increased by 50% as Fifa offers $50m for 2026 winners

Fifa has announced a 50% increase in World Cup prize money for next year’s tournament, with the champions set to take home $50m (£37.5m) as a reward for their success.

Fifa announces limited amount of $60 tickets for 2026 World Cup after fan fury

Prices for the ‘supporter entry’ tier are capped at $60

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‘Cool Hand’ to ‘Panda Man’: the power or pitfalls of a darting nickname

Some monikers are a perfect fit for the audience and reflect a player’s style of play; others are just too hot for TV

Mikaela Shiffrin extends record with 105th World Cup win in slalom

US skier finished 1.55 seconds ahead of second place

Alex Carey’s sparkling Ashes century steadies Australia after England strike early in heat

After the pandemonium of Perth and Brisbane’s pink-ball palooza came a more familiar opening day at Adelaide Oval. It was also roasting hot out in the middle – 35C on the mercury – and when the toss went against Ben Stokes and his embattled England players, they could easily have melted.