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Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House official
Iran's World Cup soccer players have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White House official told Reuters on Friday, just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles amid a conflict between the two countries.
Vozinha to join Chilean club after World Cup heroics
Vozinha, the Cape Verde goalkeeper who earned plaudits for his World Cup performances, is set to join Chilean side Colo Colo. The 40-year-old headed to the World Cup without a club after his contract with Portuguese second division side Chaves expired, but he became an overnight sensation by starring in a goalless draw...
2026 WC: Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat
England head coach Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association and is expected to lead the team into Euro 2028. A 2-1 defeat by Argentina on Wednesday meant England’s men missed out on a first World Cup final appearance since 1966. Tuchel was criticised for his substitutions as England squandered a 1-...
Prince Owusu completes four-year move to DAC 1904
Slovak top-flight side DAC 1904 have completed the signing of Ghanaian forward Prince Owusu from Azerbaijani club Gabala SC on a four-year contract.
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz hails Ghana squad unity ahead of opener against Panama
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised the adaptability and collective spirit of his squad as the Black Stars prepare to open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama on Wednesday night. The five-time African champions, making their fifth appearance at the global tournament, begin their Group L journey at...
2026 WC: Ghana taste first defeat against Croatia to finish 3rd in Group L
Ghana suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Nikola Vlašić’s late header denying the Black Stars a top-two finish. Despite the setback in Philadelphia, Ghana still secured qualification for the Round of 32 as one of the tournament’s best third-plac...
‘Pressure is intense and scrutiny constant’ – referee Taylor retires
Referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement with immediate effect, highlighting the impact of the “intense” pressure of the role. Taylor, 47, enjoyed a 20-year career spanning 831 matches, with his final game being Spain’s 1-0 win over Portugal in the World Cup last 16 on 6 July. A prison officer before becomin...
Glasgow 2026: Amadu Mohammed targets medal after opening victory
Mohammed booked his place in the last eight after defeating Temakau Eriu in his opening bout, moving a step closer to securing a podium finish for Team Ghana.
GFA sets round-of-16 target for Black Stars at 2026 World Cup
Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Frederick Acheampong, has revealed that Ghana’s baseline objective at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is to progress beyond the group stage. The Black Stars, who are aiming to reach the knockout rounds for the first time since 2010, have been drawn in Group L al...
U-17 WC playoffs: Black Starlets crash out of race after penalty heartbreak against Laryea Kingston’s Uganda
Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar ended in heartbreak after the Black Starlets suffered an agonising 8-7 penalty shoot-out defeat to Uganda in their playoff clash. The decisive encounter, which offered a final route to the global tournament later this year, ended 2-2 after regulation...
Austria and Algeria through after six-goal thriller
Algeria and Austria qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 32 after playing out an action-packed draw in their final Group J game at Kansas City Stadium.
2026 WC: We fell short offensively – Jordan Ayew after loss to Colombia
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has conceded that Ghana lost its defensive shape in the 1-0 defeat to Colombia, a result that ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at the Round of 32 stage. The South American side edged the contest on Saturday morning, bringing an end to what was also a likely final […]