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FIFA World Cup: Round of 32 bracket and schedule confirmed
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Sunday with South Africa taking on Canada in the first round of 32 tie. With the group stage complete, the full knockout bracket is now set. Nine African nations have reached the round of 32, Iran were eliminated after Algeria’s late qualification and the draw has...
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.
Manuel Neuer confirms Germany retirement after World Cup exit
Manuel Neuer announced his intention to retire from international football for the second time following Germany’s exit from the World Cup. The 40-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper confirmed after the last-32 defeat to Paraguay that he had played his final game for the national team. Neuer first retired from internatio...
Roger De Sa reveals Black Stars contract expires at end of July
Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has revealed that his contract with the Ghana national team was limited to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which concluded in North America. The South African tactician joined Ghana’s technical team following the appointment of head coach Carlos Queiroz, who took charge after Otto Addo...
‘We haven’t received any resignation letter from Carlos Queiroz’ — Sports Minister reveals
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that he has not received any formal resignation letter from Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, despite widespread speculation following a farewell message posted by the Portuguese tactician on social media.
Liverpool sign Munoz and offer £86m for Diomande
Liverpool have signed Spain winger Victor Munoz – and told RB Leipzig that they will pay a package worth about 100m euros (£86m) for Yan Diomande. The Reds confirmed the signing of Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his 40m euro (£34.5m) release clause. Munoz is part of Spain’s World Cup squad, with Liverpool sending...
US confirm Pulisic leg fracture in defeat by Belgium
The United States have confirmed that forward Christian Pulisic fractured his leg during his side’s 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the World Cup last 16. Pulisic was substituted in the 59th minute just moments after Belgium scored their third goal in Seattle. The 27-year-old appeared to suffer the injury early in the second...
Man Utd plan naming rights deal for new stadium
Manchester United will look at the potential of a naming rights deal for the ‘new’ Old Trafford as part of their “sanity, not vanity” approach to the £2bn stadium plans. United’s New Stadium Development chief executive, Collette Roche, confirmed the intention at the unveiling of a draft masterplan for the wider Old Tra...
Accam hails ‘clear plan’ in Black Stars first game under Queiroz
The Black Stars looked set for a winning start under the Portuguese coach after substitute Caleb Yirenkyi opened the scoring in the 66th minute, finishing from close range after an impressive run by Ernest Nuamah.
2026 WC: I have high hopes for Black Stars, says Michael Essien
Former Ghana international Michael Essien has expressed strong confidence in the Black Stars’ chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he holds high expectations for the team as they prepare for the global showpiece. Ghana, four-time African champions, will be making their fifth appearance at the tournament, which wi...
2026 WC: Belgium break Senegal hearts with last-gasp penalty in wild comeback win
Belgium completed one of the greatest comeback wins in World Cup history as they hit back from 2-0 down against a stunned Senegal to complete a last-gasp 3-2 victory in extra time. Trailing 2-0 on 86 minutes to fine finishes from Habib Diarra (25′) and Ismaïla Sarr (51′), Rudi Garcia’s side had been outplayed and […]
2026 WC: Panama coach Thomas Christiansen relishing opener against Ghana
Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen has expressed excitement and confidence as his team prepares to face England, Croatia, and Ghana in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Christiansen, Panama’s longest-serving coach, said he views the g...