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Fifa alters how World Cup tables work – it changes everything
There has been a subtle change in the way Fifa is determining league tables for the 2026 World Cup – and it might have a huge impact on the final group matches. For the first time at a World Cup, Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the primary tiebreaker for […]
Iran moves World Cup base from US to Mexico, soccer federation president says
The Iranian national soccer team will move its World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico, the president of Iran’s soccer federation announced Saturday. This marks a major logistical shift less than three weeks before this year’s tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19. Soccer’s global governing bo...
Ugarte has ‘most serious injury footballer can face’
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte says he suffered "the most serious injury a footballer can face" while playing at the World Cup for Uruguay.
Haaland double as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Erling Haaland scored twice late in the second half as Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals.
2026 WC: Jordan Ayew calls for patience for Black Stars players ahead of tourney
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has urged Ghanaians to stay patient with the national team as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The 35-year-old made the appeal ahead of Ghana’s international friendly against Wales on Tuesday at the Cardiff City Stadium, with kick-off scheduled fo...
Carlos Queiroz embraces pressure ahead of Ghana’s 2026 World Cup campaign
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has acknowledged the immense pressure that comes with leading Ghana into the 2026 FIFA World Cup but insists it remains a vital source of motivation. The 73-year-old tactician was appointed on a short-term deal in March following the dismissal of Otto Addo and now faces the task of...
2026 WC: State will not fund fans’ travel due to soaring costs – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has ruled out any state-sponsored mass travel for Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that the financial implications are far beyond what the country can currently justify. Speaking at a diaspora town hall meeting in London on Sunday, May 31, the President said the esti...
2026 WC: GH¢150m budget for Black Stars awaiting Finance Ministry release – Kofi Adams
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that the GH¢150 million budget allocated for the Black Stars’ FIFA World Cup campaign is yet to be released by the Ministry of Finance, despite the team entering the decisive phase of its preparations. Speaking in an interview with TV3, the Minister e...
No formal resignation letter has been received from Carlos Queiroz over Black Stars role – Kofi Adams
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says he has not received any official resignation letter from Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, despite the Portuguese coach announcing on social media that he was leaving his position. Queiroz, 73, took charge of the Ghana national team on a short-term contract...
Rice expected to be fit to face Ghana despite back pain
Declan Rice is expected to be available for England's World Cup match against Ghana after suffering from lower back pain during the win over Croatia.
Four giants. One crown. The World Cup reaches its defining moment.
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Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations
A 19-year-old woman is among three people to have died from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City on Tuesday.