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Norwegian football jerseys sold out ahead of Three Lions showdown
Official retailers in Europe have sold out of the Norwegian national football team's jerseys ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final between England and Norway.
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.
Adversity doesn’t defeat us: Our response to it does (World Cup’ 2026 on my mind)
We should not attend matches expecting to be entertained before we respond.
Italian FA head and Buffon quit over World Cup failure
Gabriele Gravina has resigned as the head of Italy's football association (FIGC) following their failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
Africa’s World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers
The transformation of African football at the World Cup has been nothing short of meteoric. At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, not one of Africa’s five teams made it out of the group stage, recording just three wins out of a possible 15. Fast forward to the 2026 World Cup and Africa will be […]
Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
The prime minister has given a heavy hint that there will be an extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup.
2026 WC: Positive words can inspire the players to beat Panama – Ghanaians urged
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has appealed for restraint and optimism in public discussions about the Black Stars ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama. Ghana, making their fifth appearance at the global tournament, have been drawn in Group L a...
Ghana finish 24th in 2026 FIFA World Cup rankings after knockout stage exit
Ghana secured a 24th-place finish in the final standings of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a successful return to football’s biggest stage with a place in the knockout phase. The Black Stars’ final position was confirmed after the conclusion of the expanded 48-team tournament, which ended with Spain defeating Argenti...
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz is extremely firm in his belief – Kurt Okraku
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has spoken highly of Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, praising his experience, authority, and influence within the national team setup as Ghana fine-tunes preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz, 73, was appointed on a short-term deal leadi...
Lack of World Cup buzz in US reflects football’s limited cultural reach — Hans Mensah
There is little visible excitement in the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup, highlighting football’s limited cultural footprint in the country, US-based analyst Hans Mensah has said. Speaking from Maryland on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Thursday (11 June), Mensah described a surprisingly subdued atmosphere. “Y...
Uefa president boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in protest against FIFA.
FIFA opens investigation into Argentina post-final trouble
Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.