Italian ski racer Federica Brignone is in prime position to win the season-long giant slalom title after discipline-leader Alice Robinson failed to finish the first run on Tuesday at the World Cup finals.

Italy's Federica Brignone claimed the alpine World Cup giant slalom crown on Tuesday with a runner-up finish to Lara Gut-Behrami in the season finale at Sun Valley, Idaho.Brignone, whose overall World Cup title was her first,

Alice Robinson's bid for an historic alpine World Cup giant slalom crown took a massive hit Tuesday as she crashed out of the first leg at the World Cup finals, opening the door to rival Federica Brignone.

Japan became the first national team to qualify through the World Cup qualifiers, with New Zealand and Argentina also clinching

Holders Argentina secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and became the first South American team to qualify after a 0-0 draw between Uruguay and Bolivia on Tuesday.

Argentina will get the chance to defend its World Cup title in 2026 after becoming the first South American team to qualify for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year.