Sports News from Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

FIFA announced Wednesday that a fourth and final phase of ticket sales will take place starting at 11:00 AM ET (7:00 PM GST) on April 1 and will remain open through the end of the tournament.

The London Marathon could be staged as a two-day event from 2027 under new proposals to increase participation numbers, organisers said on Wednesday.

World number four Coco Gauff said she struggles with impostor syndrome after defeating Switzerland's Belinda Bencic to reach the Miami Open semi-finals for the first time.

Germany forward Kai Havertz is close to his best form again after several injuries in the past 12 months, and a successful Arsenal run across three competitions in the coming months will be the best preparation for the World Cup, he said on Wednesday.

New Zealand soccer players have said they would be willing to play Iran outside the United States in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup, as uncertainty persists over the fixture amid geopolitical tensions.

Alessia Russo has netted her eighth goal in the Women's Champions League this season as holders Arsenal thumped London rivals Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg of their quarter-final on Tuesday.

World number two Jannik Sinner fought back in the second set against American Alex Michelsen to seal a 7-5 7-6(4) victory and reach the Miami Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, extending his record run of consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events.