Shaun Murphy conjured a magical fight back to defeat John Higgins 17-15 in an engrossing semi-final at the 2026 World Snooker Championship on Saturday in Sheffield.
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Crucible semi-finals set for thrilling climax on Saturday in Sheffield
By the end of Saturday’s play at the Crucible, the semi-finals will have concluded and the two finalists at the 2026 World Snooker Championship will finally be known.
‘An embarrassment to snooker’ – Steve Davis blasts longest Crucible frame farce
Steve Davis labelled a record-breaking frame between Mark Allen and Wu Yize at the World Snooker Championship an “embarrassment to snooker” on Saturday.
QUIZ! Can you name every player to win 10+ matches at the Crucible?
The Crucible Theatre has been the iconic home of the World Snooker Championship since 1977, and across five decades it has built a reputation as the ultimate test of nerve and stamina in the sport.
2026 World Snooker Championship: Semi-finals preview and predictions
Only four players remain in the hunt for the 2026 World Snooker Championship title as the semi-finals take centre stage at the Crucible Theatre.
‘I’m back’ – John Higgins returns to the Crucible semi-final stage
John Higgins said that he was “so proud” after sealing a semi-final spot at the 2026 World Snooker Championship on Wednesday in Sheffield.
Majestic Shaun Murphy inflicts Curse of the Crucible on Zhao Xintong
Shaun Murphy produced a superb display to beat Zhao Xintong 13-10 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Snooker Championship.
‘I don’t think it’s fair’ – Mark Allen questions schedule after reaching semi-finals
Mark Allen reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Snooker Championship on Wednesday but also criticised the quarter-final schedule.
‘Absolutely horrific’ – Mark Selby slams Crucible conditions after exit
Mark Selby slated the conditions as “the worst I’ve experienced here” after he bowed out of the 2026 World Snooker Championship on Monday.
QUIZ! Can you name every Crucible World Snooker Championship quarter-finalist since 1977?
More than one-third of all players to have competed at the Crucible Theatre since 1977 have reached the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship.