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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. The club have confirmed that the 25-year-old suffered a knee ligament injury in Uruguay’s defeat to Spain in Guadalajara on Friday. Ugarte twisted awkwardly as he tried...
2026 WC: French referee Clément Turpin to officiate Ghana v Colombia tie
French referee Clément Turpin has been appointed to officiate Ghana’s Round of 32 match against Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the knockout encounter scheduled for Saturday, 4 July, at Kansas City Stadium. The 43-year-old is regarded as one of the world’s leading match officials and brings extensive experien...
Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain
A 13-year-old boy was killed after part of a fountain collapsed in Salamanca province, northwestern Spain, during the country's World Cup victory celebrations.
Cape Verde will beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup clash, predicts president
The president of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves, predicts his country will defeat defending champions Argentina in the last 32 of the Fifa World Cup as the upstarts continue to “write their destiny”. “I think Cape Verde can beat Argentina 1-0,” he said in an exclusive interview with the BBC. “We are playing to win… […]
Haaland sends Norway into World Cup last 16 at expense of Ivory Coast
Erling Haaland tapped home a dramatic late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast to set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup. The Manchester City striker had been quiet in Dallas before the 86th minute, as Antonio Nusa and Amad Diallo traded brilliant strikes in a tense game. But Haaland was in […]
2026 WC: Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into last 16
Kylian Mbappe’s historic double inspired France to a swaggering 3-0 win over Sweden that emphatically underlined their status as tournament favourites and set up a last-16 clash with surprise package Paraguay. Mbappe was denied by the offside flag and the post before cutting inside from the left to net a superb strike...
Check out 10 footballers who could be at their last World Cup
With the knockout stages under way, here are top 10 players who could be appearing at their last World Cup. 1) Lionel Messi, Argentina – Best finish: Winner (2022) It speaks volumes of the man that Messi is that he did not step away from international football in 2022 after winning the World Cup at […]
Dr Wuaku turns World Cup spotlight into investment drive for Ghana sports
While the world’s attention is fixed on football in the United States, the Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund is ensuring Ghana’s sporting future also takes centre stage. Rather than limiting his visit to supporting the Black Stars, Dr. David Kofi Wuaku is engaging corporate leaders, development partners, sports en...
2026 WC: Kane double rescues England as late comeback downs DR Congo to seal last 16 spot
England completed a dramatic late turnaround to come from behind and beat DR Congo 2-1 through a Harry Kane brace in a thrilling World Cup last-32 clash. The Three Lions were on the brink of a shocking early exit until their talisman produced two moments of superb quality to keep their World Cup hopes alive. DR Congo w...
André Ayew rallies Black Maidens ahead of decisive Senegal clash
Former Ghana captain André Ayew has urged the Black Maidens to approach their crucial FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying second-leg encounter against Senegal with confidence, determination, and self-belief. Ghana’s U-17 women’s national team heads into the decisive fixture after securing a goalless draw against Sen...
2026 WC: ‘That’s why he’s the king’ – Messi sets up third World Cup final
Four years ago it felt as if Lionel Messi’s story was told. He had finally won the World Cup, aged 35, in what he said was his last game in the tournament and – depending on your point of view – cemented his place as football’s greatest ever player. Four years before that, aged 31, […]
US confirm Pulisic leg fracture in defeat by Belgium
The United States have confirmed that forward Christian Pulisic fractured his leg during his side's 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the World Cup last 16.