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World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June
A World Cup jobs boom in the US has failed to materialise, with employment in restaurants, bars and hotels falling in June.
Spain training session cancelled before World Cup final
Spain’s final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey on Saturday. Luis de la Fuente’s side were due to train at the Melanie Lane training ground in New Jersey but after the session was initially suspended, it was later called off. About five miles...
Japan legend Miura, 59, scores first goal since 2022
Kazuyoshi Miura, the world’s oldest professional footballer, scored his first goal in nearly four years at the age of 59 for Japanese third-tier side Fukushima United. Miura found the net in the 52nd minute to make it 5-0 to Fukushima in an eventual 7-0 win over Iwaki Furukawa in the Emperor’s Cup on Saturday. It […]
2026 WC: We have to be perfect against Colombia – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Queiroz has warned that Ghana will need a disciplined, near-flawless performance to get past Colombia in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 encounter, stressing that knockout football leaves no margin for error. Speaking at a pre-match press conference at Kansas City Stadium, the Ghana head coach described the cla...
Germany open World Cup quest in style with seven-goal blitz of Curacao
Four-time winners Germany overcame a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston. Die Mannschaft went ahead in the sixth minute with the tournament’s earliest goal so far coming from a delightful curling effort from one-time England youth international...
2026 WC: We don’t need any additions – Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew
Jordan Ayew has thrown his support behind the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the group that secured qualification has what it takes to compete without major additions. After Ghana sealed their place at the global tournament to be staged in the United States, Mexico and Canada, several pla...
Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) kicks off on Sunday, with Nigeria defending their title. Morocco is hosting for the third time in a row, with the Atlas Lionesses aiming to lift the trophy for the first time after losing back-to-back finals on home soil. This year’s tournament has added importance becaus...
Bellingham and Kane secure top spot for England
England made sure of first place in Group L as second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane earned their second win of this FIFA World Cup 2026™ at New York New Jersey Stadium.
2026 WC: Thomas Partey to miss Ghana’s opener after visa appeal rejected
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama after wrongly telling officials in Canada he had never been arrested or charged with a crime. Partey, 33, was denied entry to Canada before Wednesday’s match in Toronto because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK. The Ghanaian government sought permi...
2026 WC: Knockout qualification is our priority – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has set his sights firmly on a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that progression beyond the group stage must be the team’s minimum target. His comments came after Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales in a friendly at the […]
Semenyo’s consistency key to Ghana’s 2026 World Cup final dream, says Inkoom
Former Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom has underscored the pivotal role of Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo in Ghana’s 2026 World Cup campaign. Semenyo, 26, joined Manchester City from AFC Bournemouth during the January transfer window. In just 11 appearances, he has already scored six goals, including a cruc...
2026 WC: Big stars and old rivals – what to expect in semi-finals
The World Cup continues to deliver drama and unforgettable moments, and the field is now down to just four nations as we head into the semi-finals. France, Spain, England and Argentina are now two wins away from the world title, and with a place in the final at stake, the margin for error is now […]