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2026 World Snooker Championship First Round: Match-by-Match Preview and Predictions

2026 World Snooker Championship First Round: Match-by-Match Preview and Predictions

The 2026 World Snooker Championship gets under way in Sheffield with 16 first-round matches featuring the reigning champion, dangerous qualifiers, and several contests that could go either way.

Jonathan Ashby·
Mark Williams Admits Yips Fears Ahead of World Championship Opener — But Don't Write Him Off Yet

Mark Williams Admits Yips Fears Ahead of World Championship Opener — But Don't Write Him Off Yet

Mark Williams opens his World Championship campaign against Antoni Kowalski on Saturday, but the three-time world champion's candid admission about yips-like issues raises real questions for bettors ahead of Sheffield.

Andrew Blakely·
Sheffield Bids Farewell to a Snooker Icon: The Crucible Remembers John Virgo

Sheffield Bids Farewell to a Snooker Icon: The Crucible Remembers John Virgo

The Crucible paid a moving tribute to John Virgo, the former UK Champion and beloved BBC commentator who passed away in February aged 79, bringing a moment of quiet reflection to snooker's most hallowed stage.

Andrew Blakely·
The 50th World Championship Begins: Zhao Xintong Opens His Title Defence at a Historic Crucible

The 50th World Championship Begins: Zhao Xintong Opens His Title Defence at a Historic Crucible

The 2026 World Snooker Championship gets under way at a landmark Crucible as defending champion Zhao Xintong opens his title defence against qualifier Liam Highfield on day one of the tournament's 50th edition.

Emma Richards·
Mark Allen: 'What a Time It Would Be' to Win the World Championship After His Worst Season in Years

Mark Allen: 'What a Time It Would Be' to Win the World Championship After His Worst Season in Years

Mark Allen heads to the Crucible admitting this has been his worst season in years — but the Northern Irishman believes Sheffield could be the perfect place to turn it all around.

Emma Richards·
O'Sullivan Eyes Record Eighth World Title at 50 — But Zhao Xintong Stands in His Way

O'Sullivan Eyes Record Eighth World Title at 50 — But Zhao Xintong Stands in His Way

Ronnie O'Sullivan arrives at the 2025 World Championship seeking a record-breaking eighth Crucible title at the age of 50, but faces reigning champion Zhao Xintong — a player who has won four ranking events this season and is installed as tournament favourite.

Jonathan Ashby·

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