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Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas
Iran has accused the US of denying visas to "integral" members of its national football team's backroom staff, hours after Washington confirmed Iranian players had been given permission to travel to the upcoming World Cup.
2026 WC: Black Stars depart Rhode Island for Toronto ahead of opener against Panama
Ghana’s Black Stars have departed Rhode Island for Toronto as they step up preparations for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama. The four-time African champions departed Rhode Island after spending the past week in the United States, where they have been engaged in intensive training ahead of...
Photos: Black Stars arrive in Providence for final phase of World Cup preparations
Ghana have arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, for the final phase of preparations ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Why is Fifa giving clubs $355m during the World Cup?
Fifa has pledged to pay clubs $355m (£265m) for releasing players to take part in the 2026 World Cup – and for allowing them to play in qualifying matches. Clubs who have players competing at this summer’s tournament across the United States, Mexico and Canada have the potential to collect millions during the tournamen...
2026 WC: We have to show our quality against our opponents – Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has urged Ghana’s squad to rise to the occasion and demonstrate their quality as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Ghana are among a record ten African nations heading to the tournament and have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama — […]
2026 WC: Late Eustaquio goal sends Canada into last 16 with win over South Africa
Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 for the first time in their history. With both sides making their first-ever appearance in the knockout phase, the game appeared to [...
Somali referee Omar Artan barred from entering USA
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.
‘This is all we have’ – David Accam backs Ghana’s World Cup Squad
Former Black Stars winger David Accam has backed Coach Carlos Queiroz’s 26-man squad for the World Cup, insisting the team has enough quality to do well at the tournament. Speaking to JoySports, Accam acknowledged the concerns surrounding the squad but maintained that the current group represents Ghana’s best available...
GFA looks to the future after Colombia humbles Black Stars
The curtains have fallen on Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. In a gut-wrenching encounter at the Round of 32, the Black Stars were edged out 1-0 by a clinical Colombian side, marking a premature end to their journey on the global stage.
Ghana crash out of 2026 World Cup after narrow defeat to Colombia
Ghana’s journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end on Saturday after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias’ first-half strike proving the difference at the Kansas City Stadium. The Black Stars made a bright start and nearly took the lead within the opening minutes when […]
FIFA World Cup: Iran moves camp from USA to Mexico, amid ongoing conflict
Iran is moving its World Cup training base from Tucson to Tijuana, the president of the country’s soccer federation said Saturday, removing one of the final hurdles to its participation in this summer’s tournament.
2026 WC: We are chasing the trophy, says Sports Minister Kofi Adams
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has reaffirmed Ghana’s ambition to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Black Stars remain firmly in contention as the tournament progresses. Ghana have advanced to the Round of 32 after finishing third in Group L, collecting four points from a 1-0 win over Panam...