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Nicole Scherzinger headlines celebrity lineup for World Cup final draw

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Nicole Scherzinger will join Robbie Williams and Andrea Bocelli in headlining the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw show at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Friday. FIFA will reveal the group-stage matchups for the expanded 48-team tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Heidi Klum and Kevin Hart will co-host the broadcast, with Danny Ramirez engaging players and guests. Village People will close the event with “Y.M.C.A.” The draw will stream on FIFA’s digital platforms and air via global broadcast partners.

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Gilas Women enlist Sophia Dignadice for SEA Games gold bid

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Gilas Pilipinas Women added Sophia Dignadice, daughter of PBA legend Yves Dignadice, to its pool for the women’s 5-on-5 basketball competition at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand in 2025. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas confirmed her inclusion as part of preparations to regain the SEA Games gold medal. Coaches will finalize the lineup after training camps, tune-up games, and evaluations of Dignadice and returning veterans before submitting the official roster to SEA Games organizers.

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Filipinas aim for podium finish at SEA Games in Thailand

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The Philippine women’s football team, led by captain Hali Long and key players Olivia McDaniel, Sara Eggesvik, Angela Beard, Meryll Serrano and Jaclyn Sawicki, will seek a return to the medal podium at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand in 2025. The Filipinas will compete in the SEA Games women’s football tournament against regional rivals, with organizers scheduling group and knockout stages to decide the podium. Philippine football officials confirmed the core lineup, coordinated logistics with Thai organizers and set training plans to prepare the squad for the regional multisport event.

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