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Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach last 16 of World Cup
Four-time winners Germany have been knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay in a thrilling penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 in extra time.
Real Madrid announce £51.8m deal for Chelsea’s Cucurella
The 27-year-old is with Spain at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but an agreement - worth £47.5m with a further £4.3m in add-ons - was struck on Sunday before the formal announcement on Monday.
2026 WC: Wales friendly a key dress rehearsal for Black Stars – Henry Asante Twum
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum says the Black Stars’ international friendly against Wales will offer a crucial preview of the tactical and physical demands they are likely to face when they meet England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, a...
Carlos Queiroz promises fair chance for local players in Black Stars selection
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has pledged to give home-based players a genuine opportunity to earn places in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The experienced Portuguese tactician made the assurance during his official unveiling at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, where he was introduced as Otto Addo’s replac...
African Armwrestling Championships: Accra Mayor promises jobs for 30 Ghanaian athletes after medal haul
The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has promised employment opportunities for 30 members of Ghana’s armwrestling team following their impressive performance at the African Armwrestling Championships.
England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final
England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start the World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
DR Congo declares public holiday after historic World Cup qualification
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a nationwide public holiday to celebrate the national football team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an official statement, authorities described the achievement as a “historic qualification” for the Leopards, h...
Rogers and Palmer combination key to Chelsea revival, says Alonso
England midfielder Morgan Rogers is an ideal signing for Chelsea and could form an exciting partnership with midfielder Cole Palmer, new manager Xabi Alonso said on Monday.
Premier League to relax red cards for hair pulling
Premier League referees will change the way they judge hair pulling next season after three players were sent off for the offence in 2025-26. Officials will also be asked to place a greater emphasis on grappling and holding inside the area after it became commonplace on corners and set-pieces. A solution to stop the go...
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...
Sensational Spain stun France to reach World Cup final as Porro and Oyarzabal strike
Spain advanced to their second World Cup final after a convincing 2-0 victory over France in Dallas. It was a scoreline which few would have seen coming against Didier Deschamps’ heavily-fancied side, who had previously swept aside every obstacle placed in their path. However, once Mikel Oyarzabal fired Spain in front...
Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina
Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to be the only players unavailable for England in their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.