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Iran soccer team arrives in US for World Cup opener as two nations reach peace deal
The Iranian national soccer team arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday for its first appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad landed and held a press conference on the same day that Washington and Tehran announced a peace agreement to end a four-month war. For months, profound uncertainty envel...
2026 WC: Quarter-final fixtures confirmed
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its knockout climax, with the quarter-final fixtures now officially confirmed following the completion of the Round of 16. Eight nations remain in contention for football’s biggest prize, setting up four intriguing encounters featuring former champions, European powerhouses and surpr...
‘We want to win World Cup for him’ – Portugal carry Diogo Jota’s memory
"I still talk to him," Ruben Neves says about Diogo Jota, his close friend and former Porto, Wolves and Portugal team-mate.
2026 WC: Check out Black Stars jersey numbers as Brandon Thomas-Asante handed No. 10 shirt
Ghana have officially confirmed the squad numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the announcement of the Black Stars’ final 26-man squad by head coach Carlos Queiroz. The Portuguese tactician unveiled his squad on Monday, June 1, ahead of the tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and...
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz announces final Black Stars 26-man squad
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has confirmed his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, finalising his selection ahead of the tournament. The list features key decisions, including the omission of goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi from the initial 28-man provisional squad. Vice-cap...
2026 WC: White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The White House has defended the Argentinian football team’s right to free speech after they controversially waved a banner in support of their country’s territorial claim to the Falkland Islands while celebrating their World Cup win against England. Argentina face potential disciplinary action from Fifa over the incid...
2026 WC: It’s disappointing – Carlos Queiroz after Ghana’s loss to Colombia
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has described his side’s World Cup elimination as a “disappointing” outcome after the Black Stars were beaten 1-0 by Colombia in Kansas City. Speaking after the Round of 32 defeat, the Portuguese manager acknowledged his players’ effort but said they fell short against stronger oppositio...
2026 WC: Thomas-Asante played when it was necessary – Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has explained Brandon Thomas-Asante’s limited involvement at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the forward’s bright impact off the bench in the group stage. The Coventry City striker produced one of Ghana’s standout moments of the tournament, providing an assist in a 1-0 win over Pa...
Black Stars will bounce back stronger after World Cup elimination – Kofi Adams
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has urged the Black Stars to use the disappointment of their 2026 FIFA World Cup exit as motivation, insisting the team has the quality to achieve greater success in future tournaments. The Minister delivered his message to the players after Ghana’s 1-0 defeat to Colombia in th...
2026 WC: I am confident in our tactics and game plan for Colombia test – Jordan Ayew
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed confidence that Ghana are well prepared tactically as they gear up for a decisive Round of 32 encounter against Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two nations meet on Saturday at the Kansas City Stadium, with a place in the last 16 at stake. Ghana advanced […]
Jordan Ayew hails Antoine Semenyo’s form ahead of Wales friendly clash
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has praised the impressive rise of Antoine Semenyo, urging the forward to carry his club-level brilliance into national duty ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Semenyo, who has been named in Ghana’s final 26-man squad for the tournament in North America, has enjoyed a standout season that...
Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup
Plans for a 64-team men’s World Cup are set to be assessed after the 2026 tournament, with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying the event needs to be “for the whole world”. The proposal for an expanded tournament was put forward last year, and Infantino says the success of the expanded 48-team tournament means Fifa should...