
FIFA abandons controversial plan to sell World Cup rights
FIFA has abandoned a controversial plan to sell commercial rights to the World Cup following a boycott by UEFA and the confederations of the Americas and Asia.

FIFA has abandoned a controversial plan to sell commercial rights to the World Cup following a boycott by UEFA and the confederations of the Americas and Asia.

Kazakhstan's fencers won their first world championship gold in Hong Kong. They were welcomed home, and the team rose to third place in the world rankings.

Igor Cherevchenko is the new head coach of Aktobe. Contract details were not disclosed. The club is fourth in the Kazakhstan Premier League with 31 points.

Kazakh footballer Dastan Satpayev stars in a viral video by Iranian cartoonist Hamid Sahari after his debut goal for Chelsea, drawing 6.5 million views.

Dastan Satpayev impressed in his Chelsea debut: the 17-year-old Kazakh scored in a friendly and could become the first Kazakh player in Premier League history.

All 55 UEFA member associations boycott FIFA tournaments after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. UEFA demands withdrawal and legally binding guarantees.

World Boxing, led by Gennady Golovkin, has allowed Russian boxers to compete with flag and anthem on par with others, lifting restrictions, with monitoring.

Tobol beat Panevezys on penalties to reach Europa Conference League third round. They'll face Partizan Belgrade. Kairat also advanced in Champions League.

Kazakhstan's Tobol defeated Lithuania's Panevezys in a penalty shootout to reach the third round of the Conference League. They face Partizan or UNA Strassen.

Kazakhstan's epee fencers won gold at the 2026 World Fencing Championships in Hong Kong. President congratulated champions. Women's foil, men's saber teams eliminated in first round.

Consultant coach Artur Akhmatkhuzin assesses Kazakhstan's foil fencers at the 2026 World Championships and discusses training with the Russian team.

Kazakhstan's men's épée team won first world championship gold in Hong Kong, beating Ukraine. Coach Gorbachuk calls it a historic achievement for Kazakhstan.

CAF urges members to study FIFA's controversial Forward Enterprise project, criticized by UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC. Motsepe to hold exec meeting next week.

Kazakhstan's Kairat secures European group stage spot for second year. After beating Sutjeska and Omonia, the Almaty club continues Champions League qualifying.

Kairat head coach Rafael Urazbakhtin praised goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov's penalty heroics against Omonia in the Champions League second qualifying round.

Kairat defeated Omonia 6-5 on penalties after a 1-0 win (the match went to extra time) to advance to the third qualifying round of the 2026/27 Champions League.

Kazakh wrestler Alinur Toleugali won bronze at the U17 World Championships in Baku. Kazakhstan's Greco-Roman team earned three medals: gold, silver, and bronze.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev opened the 'Games of the Future 2026' in Astana, describing the tournament as a symbol of unity of sports, intellect, and modern technology.

Putin thanked Tokayev for hosting Games of the Future in Astana, praising organization & hospitality. The event unites sport and innovation, free from politics.

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso praised Dastan Satpayev after the Kazakhstani's debut goal, calling him a special player and highlighting his speed, physicality, and movement.

FIFA plans to sell World Cup rights to private investors from Trump's circle, sparking backlash from UEFA and UK politician Andy Burnham. Details on infohub.kz.

Dastan Satpayev scored his debut goal for Chelsea in a 6-4 friendly win over Western Sydney Wanderers on July 28, 2026, and thanked Allah in an Instagram post.

Kazakh-Canadian duo Anna Danilina and Leylah Fernandez lost to Chinese pair Tang Qianhui and Xu Yifan in the first round of the WTA-500 Washington tournament. Danilina was the only Kazakh representative.

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso praised Kazakh striker Dastan Satpayev as a 'special player' after his debut goal in a friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers.