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Scotland’s World Cup hopes on brink after 3-0 defeat by Brazil
Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time are in significant peril after calamitous defending allowed Brazil to sweep them aside 3-0 in Miami, finishing top of Group C.
Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey
Footage circulating on social media appears to show England full-back Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their World Cup match in Boston.
2026 WC: We are focused on beating England, says Jorda Ayew
Jordan Ayew has expressed confidence in Ghana’s ability to defeat England as the Black Stars prepare for a crucial Group L encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars, making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece, will face the Three Lions on Tuesday in their second group match after opening their ca...
FIFA sacks senior executive who criticised Infantino, Sky News understands
Football's world governing body, FIFA, has sacked one of its most senior figures after he criticised Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to investors, Sky News understands.
Black Stars lose 2-0 to Mexico in pre-World Cup friendly in Puebla
Ghana’s preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a significant dent Saturday dawn when the Black Stars were beaten 2-0 by a clinical Mexican side at a packed Estadio Cuauhtémoc.
Neymar left out of Brazil squad for March, Endrick makes cut
Neymar’s hopes of playing at the World Cup are fading with the Santos forward once again left out of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for the upcoming friendlies in the United States. Brazil’s matches against France and Croatia on March 26 in Boston and March 31 in Orlando, respectively, will be t...
2026 WC: Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
As Ecuador forward Enner Valencia raced through on Curacao’s goal inside the opening three minutes, the outcome seemed inevitable. About 10 yards out and with just the keeper to beat, he looked certain to score. It would give Curacao a mountain to climb – and, as it did in the 7-1 defeat by Germany in their World […]
‘The emotional journey is difficult, but you don’t stop’ – Antoine Semenyo’s mother on diaspora struggle
Dela Dzebu, the mother of Ghana and Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, has opened up on the emotional challenges faced by diaspora parents raising footballers abroad, urging them to remain resilient while encouraging their children to represent Ghana.
Queiroz fumes at VAR after Ghana draw with England, claims officials missed penalty and red card
Carlos Queiroz has launched an attack on VAR officials following Ghana's hard-fought goalless draw with England, claiming they were "on vacation" and missed a clear penalty and red card that could have handed the Black Stars a famous victory.
Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season. The 33-year-old Egypt international, who joined Liverpool from Roma in June 2017, confirmed the news in a video message on his social media accounts. “Unfortunately, the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell,” S...
2026 World Cup: ‘We battled like warriors’ and won ‘with our brains’ – Queiroz opens up on Ghana’s victory
A stoppage-time strike from Caleb Yirenkyi at Toronto Stadium handed Ghana all three points in Group L, despite Panama controlling large spells of the contest and looking the more comfortable side for much of the game.
Offei to lead Ghana against Mexico as Queiroz misses friendly
Assistant coach Desmond Offei will take charge of the Black Stars for Saturday’s international friendly against Mexico in Puebla after head coach Carlos Queiroz was ruled out for personal reasons. Assistant coach Roger De Sa will also miss the encounter, leaving Offei to lead the team for the high-profile fixture as pr...