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Hydration breaks not popular and Fifa will review – Wenger
Arsene Wenger says he accepts the hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup have not been popular and Fifa will review their impact after the tournament. Fifa brought in mandatory three-minute hydration breaks for the World Cup, regardless of conditions, for all matches played at stadiums in the United States,...
2026 WC: We will give our best to go far – Ghana defender Derrick Luckassen
Black Stars defender Derrick Luckassen has stressed that Ghana’s World Cup journey should not stop at mere qualification, insisting the team is aiming much higher despite a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match on Saturday night in Philadelphia. The four-time African champions fell short against the 2018 W...
Roger De Sa: South African trainer agrees deal to join Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars assistant coach
Former Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa will join Carlos Queiroz as his assistant coach ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. According to the South African website Kickoff, Roger De Sa, who previously assisted Queiroz at previous jobs, has concluded negotiations with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after agreeing on...
2026 Commonwealth Games: Abeku Jackson sets second national record at despite missing 50m butterfly final
Ghanaian swimmer Abeku Jackson continued his impressive showing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games by setting a new national record in the men’s 50m butterfly, although he narrowly missed out on a place in the final. The 26-year-old clocked an impressive 24.03 seconds in the heats, breaking Ghana’s national record in the e...
Henderson not ruled out of World Cup despite breaking arm
Jordan Henderson has not been ruled out of playing for England again during the World Cup despite undergoing surgery on a broken arm.
Mbappe back for Man City but Bellingham to sit out
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is fit to face Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie - but midfielder Jude Bellingham will not feature despite travelling over for the match.
Gideon Mensah shifts focus to AFCON Qualifiers after Black Stars’ World Cup exit
Ghana defender Gideon Mensah says the Black Stars are determined to bounce back from their disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup exit by turning their attention to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The four-time African champions saw their World Cup campaign come to an end following a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in...
More games, more controversy – the good and bad of biggest World Cup yet
Fifa president Gianni Infantino promised the 2026 World Cup would be the "biggest event in the history of mankind".
Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision
The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa’s ethics committee about the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban during the World Cup. United States forward Balogun was expected to miss his side’s last-16 tie against Belgium after being shown a straight red c...
2026 WC: Black Stars arrive in Kansas City ahead of knockout clash with Colombia
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Kansas City as preparations intensify for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia. The squad travelled from Providence on Wednesday, bringing an end to a three-week stay in Rhode Island, where they were based throughout the group stage. During that...
Bibiani GoldStars appoint Petros Koukouras as new head coach ahead of 2026/27 GPL season
Bibiani GoldStars have officially appointed Greek tactician Petros Koukouras as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign. The Miners confirmed the appointment as the club steps up preparations for the new season, with the 37-year-old expected to usher in a new era following the departure...
USA striker Balogun’s one-game ban suspended by Fifa
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended by FIFA. The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic as the co-hosts won their last-32 tie 2-0. FIFA said t...