The competition will bring together teams from Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Luxembourg, South Africa, Iran, and Hong Kong (China). Over the course of the week-long tournament, winners and prizewinners will be determined.
In the third phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA recorded over 150 million requests from fans. Interest in the tournament spanned more than 200 countries, leading to a demand for tickets that exceeded their availability by about 30 times.
According to information provided by Prosports.kz, Ali Mashrapov, representing Kyrgyzstan, will enter the ring on January 9, 2026, in Grozny (Russia) as part of the ACA 198 tournament.
In the magistrate's court in Sagamu, charges have been brought against 46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode following a road incident involving Anthony Joshua, the former world boxing champion. According to the BBC, Kayode was driving the car in which Joshua was present.
Despite the draw increasing the gap from the leading "Arsenal" to four points in the Premier League title race, Guardiola was pleased with his team's performance. This was the first match in ten where the "Citizens" failed to score, and they also lost players Nico Gonzalez and Savinho due to injuries.
Videos from the ski resort located in Karakol are actively appearing online. According to the vacationers, the road to this place turned out to be seriously congested. "On our way to the resort, we encountered a huge traffic jam. As a result, we couldn't make it and decided to turn back, enjoying the picturesque landscapes along the way," shared the guests' impressions. Meanwhile, those who were already on the resort's territory noted that it takes 30 to 60 minutes to
According to Prosports.kz, Ilyaz Abdymomun uulu, representing the club "Umnugovi Yoluud," has been honored to be among the best players of the round in the second league of the Mongolian championship.
From December 26 to 27, 2025, the final district tournament in freestyle wrestling among cadets born between 2011 and 2018 took place at the "Manas" sports complex in the city of Kara-Balta. 230 young athletes from Kara-Balta and the settlements of the Jayil district participated in the competition.
The club's decision was prompted by the team's unsatisfactory performance: Chelsea managed to secure only one victory in their last seven matches in the English Premier League.
In Ak-Bulak, located in the Ak-Suu district, a new children's ski school has opened, aimed at supporting the development of alpine skiing among the youth of the region. The opening of the ski school in Ak-Bulak. Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, who attended the opening, emphasized that this school will become a significant platform for teaching children and teenagers, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and training personnel for winter sports. "Such schools will serve as a foundation
On January 2, the Olympic football team of Kyrgyzstan in the U-23 age category landed in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) to participate in the final stage of the U-23 Asian Cup 2026, as reported by the Kyrgyz Football Federation (KFS). The competition will begin on January 6 and will gather the 16 best youth teams from Asia. This participation will be historic for the Kyrgyz team, as they have qualified for the tournament's final stage for the first time thanks to their success in the qualifying
Neymar recently signed a new agreement with "Santos," allowing him to stay with the club after the 2026 World Cup.
All 16 teams that have advanced to the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are already known, despite some group stage matches still ongoing.
At the World Sports Summit in Dubai, Khabib Nurmagomedov shared that before joining the UFC, he did not have any nickname. However, in 2012, when he signed a contract with the promotion, the organization's representatives suggested that he choose a nickname, as his first and last name are difficult to pronounce.
During a vacation in São Paulo, Roberto Carlos, the 52-year-old former footballer, underwent a routine medical examination due to suspicions of a blood clot in his leg. During the examination, doctors were able to identify heart problems, which led to an immediate decision to perform surgery.
In this match, according to information from the Kyrgyz Football Union, the Kyrgyz team confidently won with a crushing score of 6:0.
Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight boxer, was among those injured in a fatal road incident in Nigeria, which resulted in the deaths of two people, according to local authorities.
The Center for the Development of Coach Education was ceremoniously opened at the Kyrgyz Football Union. From this moment on, the training and preparation of coaches will be transferred to a new foundation that will focus on implementing modern and systematic approaches to the training of specialists in the field of football.
According to information provided to the publications Sports.kz, there is an opinion in football circles that not all Central Asian countries are ready to organize a tournament of this level. The main problem is the lack of necessary infrastructure that meets the standards of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFA.
An official event was held in Kyrgyzstan, organized by the Directorate for Non-Olympic Sports under the State Agency for Sports. This event was dedicated to summarizing the results of the work for the year 2025.
In the ring in Saitama, 25-year-old Shaidullaev faced Japanese fighter Mikuru Asakura in the main event of the evening. The match ended early due to a technical knockout: the Kyrgyzstani took the initiative from the very beginning, controlling the situation on the ground and delivering strikes to his opponent, which led to the referee stopping the fight. Asakura, who sustained an injury, was forced to leave the ring on a stretcher.
The exhibition match "Battle of the Sexes" took place on December 28 in Dubai, where the Australian tennis player, despite being ranked 671st in the men's rankings and having played a limited number of matches in recent seasons, managed to defeat the four-time Grand Slam champion in two sets — 6:3, 6:3.
The New Year chess tournament took place on the official World Chess platform, gathering 155 participants from 18 countries. The competition was held in a blitz format using the Swiss system, which contributed to a dynamic gameplay process and equal conditions for all competitors. The results were calculated automatically using the platform's system.
During the Rizin FF mixed martial arts tournament, Rajabali Shaidullaev, representing Kyrgyzstan, won the title fight.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Rajabali Shaidullaev (17-0) successfully defended his championship title in the RIZIN organization in Japan. On December 31, the Kyrgyzstani fought against Japanese Mikura Asakura and won, knocking out his opponent with a technical knockout in the first round at 2 minutes and 55 seconds.
On December 31, the final mixed martial arts tournament of 2025 took place at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan, organized by the Rizin FF promotion. As part of the competition, Rajabali Shaidullaev, the champion in the featherweight division, faced off against Japanese athlete Mikuru Asakura. Shaidullaev achieved a convincing victory, knocking out Asakura in the first round. With this success, he improved his record to 17 wins, remaining undefeated. All of his fights have ended early, either by
At the professional boxing evening Saikou X Lush vol.4, which took place in Nagoya, Japan, Kyrgyz boxers achieved victory over the Japanese team with a final score of 4:3. According to representatives of the promotional company in Kyrgyzstan, the event featured seven bouts between boxers from the two countries. As a result, Kyrgyz athletes managed to win four of them.
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that the Washington administration has allocated $250 million to ensure safety during the World Cup, which will take place in 2026. These funds will be distributed to 11 states where matches will be held, as well as to the country's capital region. In an official statement, it was emphasized that these grants can be used to create capabilities for detecting, tracking, and countering unmanned aerial vehicles. A representative of the
Denis Petrashov, a renowned swimmer, has been named athlete of the year by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. This decision was announced during the summary of the sports season.
Dmitry Bivol, the world boxing champion, expressed his readiness to complete his trilogy with Artur Beterbiev in 2026. This was reported by Vadim Kornilov, Bivol's manager, in an interview with journalists from one of the publications. Currently, Bivol is recovering from back surgery, as noted by his manager.
At the World Sports Summit held in Dubai, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that in 2026 the city will host the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony.
At this event, as reported by the national team coach Olga Salikova, three teams from Kyrgyzstan participated, representing the age category from 6 to 12 years. The judging panel consisted of two international judges: K. Belokurova and O. Palyutkina.
The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports announced that swimmer Denis Petrashov has been awarded the title of athlete of the year for 2025. The results of the year were summarized the day before, and in the category of "Best Male Athlete of the Year" in Olympic disciplines, Denis emerged as the winner.
On December 27, the national taekwondo (WT) championship took place in Bishkek, during which the National team was formed. The competitions were held at the Raatbek Sanatbaev Sports School and attracted around 100 participants. The championship featured 14 sets of medals contested among adult athletes.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan will participate in the 45th Asian Road Cycling Championship, which will take place from February 4 to 13, 2026, in Saudi Arabia. This was reported by the country's cycling federation. The delegation will be the largest in the history of participation — 16 athletes representing various age and sports categories: juniors, youth (under 23), elite, and masters, as well as, for the first time, in para-cycling.
The Judo Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced that for the first time in its history, the national championship will take place in the city of Osh. The competitions will be held from January 23 to 25, 2026, where the best judokas in the country will take to the tatami to compete for the title of champions.
The Jordan U-23 national football team has announced its squad of players who will participate in the final stage of the Asian Cup, taking place in January 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The Jordanian team has been placed in Group A, where it will compete against the teams of Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, and the tournament hosts — the Saudi Arabian national team.
Recently, the draw for the playoff stage of the second Asian Champions League in football took place. During the draw, 16 teams were paired for the Round of 16.
At the award ceremony held on December 28 in Dubai, the prize was presented to 32-year-old Frenchman by Russian MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov.
In 2026, the city of Osh will host the Kyrgyzstan Judo Championship. The event is scheduled to take place from January 23 to 25.
On December 29, the XXXIII Spartakiad for the teaching staff and employees concluded at Osh State University, during which the winners' award ceremony took place. Teams representing the rectorate, institutes, faculties, and colleges participated in the competitions, divided into age groups: under 40 years and over 40 years. The Spartakiad took place on weekends in December, covering eight different sports: volleyball, basketball, football, mini-football, table tennis, toguz korgool, tug of
Lewis Hamilton will continue his collaboration with Riccardo Adami, the racing engineer of the Ferrari team, in the 2026 season, despite the difficulties faced in the previous season. In 2025, the seven-time Formula 1 champion encountered problems, failing to reach the podium for the first time since 2007.
As part of the preparation for the competitions, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) held their final friendly match. On December 29, Kyrgyz footballers faced the Arabian Falcons club from the United Arab Emirates, representing the country's third league.
In a control match, the Kyrgyzstan national football team (U-23) confidently defeated the Arabian Falcons club from the United Arab Emirates, finishing the match with a score of 6:0. This information was published on the Facebook page of the Kyrgyz Football Union. It is worth noting that this was not the team's first match in the tournament.
The football match between the youth teams of Kyrgyzstan and China will not take place, reports the Kyrgyz Football Union. This decision was made by mutual agreement of both parties.
During a hockey match, an unexpected incident occurred involving the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko. As a result of a push from his teammate, he fell on his back. The moment of the fall was captured on video and quickly spread across Telegram channels, as reported by "Fontanka.ru".
At the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony in Dubai, Ronaldo was recognized as the best player in the Middle East. He shared his ambitions, noting that his current total goal count stands at 956, after scoring two goals in his last match for "Al-Nassr".
In the decisive match of Group C, which determined advancement to the playoffs, Nigeria managed to secure a victory over Tunisia by a narrow margin. Just before halftime, Victor Osimhen opened the scoring, and after the break, team captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman extended the lead to three goals.