Zhao Xintong emerged from a tougher than expected opening-round clash against Liam Highfield as the 2026 World Snooker Championship commenced on Saturday.
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‘I’m a paranoid mess’ – Mark Williams on snooker yips concerns
Mark Williams launches his bid to win a fourth Crucible crown on Saturday when he takes on Antoni Kowalski on day one of the 2026 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
2026 World Snooker Championship: Round 1 preview and predictions
The draw for the 2026 World Snooker Championship has thrown up several fascinating first-round encounters at the Crucible Theatre.
How Zhao Xintong could become world number one by just £1,000
There is a slim but very real possibility that Zhao Xintong could end the 2025/26 snooker season as the world number one.
‘Right now I feel like I don’t want to play’ – Ken Doherty on retirement plans
Ken Doherty hasn’t decided whether or not he will try to extend his career on the World Snooker Tour.
World Snooker Championship 2026: Seeds analysed and form guide
With the 2026 World Snooker Championship draw now set, the focus shifts to the players who will be expected to contend for the title in Sheffield.
Ali Carter: ‘I don’t want to play Ronnie O’Sullivan again’
Ali Carter joked that he’d prefer to avoid Ronnie O’Sullivan this year after sealing his place in the 2026 World Snooker Championship draw.
Confirmed: The 16 qualifiers for the 2026 World Snooker Championship
The main stages of the 2026 World Snooker Championship are just around the corner after the qualifiers concluded on Wednesday in Sheffield.
Young Crucible debutants react to ‘dream’ World Championship qualification
Stan Moody, Liam Pullen, and Antoni Kowalski will each play at the Crucible Theatre for the first time after emerging from Judgement Day of the World Snooker Championship qualifiers on Tuesday.
Midnite Maximum returns with £100,000 prize at World Snooker Championship
Midnite has confirmed the return of its ‘Midnite Maximum’ initiative for the 2026 World Snooker Championship, with a top prize of £100,000 available if a 147 break is compiled during the final.