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More games, more controversy – the good and bad of biggest World Cup yet
Fifa president Gianni Infantino promised the 2026 World Cup would be the "biggest event in the history of mankind".
Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision
The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa’s ethics committee about the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban during the World Cup. United States forward Balogun was expected to miss his side’s last-16 tie against Belgium after being shown a straight red c...
2026 WC: Black Stars arrive in Kansas City ahead of knockout clash with Colombia
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Kansas City as preparations intensify for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia. The squad travelled from Providence on Wednesday, bringing an end to a three-week stay in Rhode Island, where they were based throughout the group stage. During that...
USA striker Balogun’s one-game ban suspended by Fifa
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended by FIFA. The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic as the co-hosts won their last-32 tie 2-0. FIFA said t...
Paraguay declares national holiday after team shock Germany at World Cup
Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday for Tuesday to celebrate the country's shock victory over Germany that sent them into the World Cup round of 16.
2026 WC: Thomas Partey has been given US visa and presently in the US – Kofi Adams
The government has intensified efforts to challenge Canada’s refusal to grant a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, pointing to the fact that the player was recently cleared to enter the United States and is currently with the Ghana national team at its World Cup training camp in Boston. Minister for Sports a...
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz calms Antoine Semenyo’s injury fears ahead of Colombia tie
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has moved to ease concerns over Antoine Semenyo’s fitness after the forward appeared to pick up a knock late in Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Croatia in Philadelphia. Ghana slipped to third place in Group L following the loss, with goals from Petar Sučić and Nikola Vlašić overturning Derri...
Mexico beat 10-man Ecuador to set up potential tie with England
Mexico cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.
2026 WC: Gary Neville praises Brandon Thomas-Asante’s standout performance against Panama
Former England international and Manchester United defender Gary Neville has praised Ghana striker Brandon Thomas-Asante following his impressive showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Coventry City forward played a key role in Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Panama on Wednesday night in their Group L opener, setting up Cale...
FIFA World Cup: Round of 32 bracket and schedule confirmed
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Sunday with South Africa taking on Canada in the first round of 32 tie. With the group stage complete, the full knockout bracket is now set. Nine African nations have reached the round of 32, Iran were eliminated after Algeria’s late qualification and the draw has...
Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision
The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to FIFA's ethics committee about the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban during the World Cup.
Manuel Neuer confirms Germany retirement after World Cup exit
Manuel Neuer announced his intention to retire from international football for the second time following Germany’s exit from the World Cup. The 40-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper confirmed after the last-32 defeat to Paraguay that he had played his final game for the national team. Neuer first retired from internatio...