Sports from Thursday, October 16th, 2025

The UAE have booked their spot at next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, after securing a top-three finish at the Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman.

Qatar's most-capped player Hassan Al Haydos has pledged to fund construction of a school and sports hall in Gaza following his country's qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA told Field Level Media on Wednesday that the "government" will decide whether 2026 World Cup host cities are safe enough to remain hosts as scheduled.

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will drive for Mercedes' Formula One team in the 2026 season.