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World Cup 2026: Africa is playing for much more than a match
On 11 June 2026, when the tournament kicks off in the United States, ten African nations will appear on football’s biggest stage: Algeria, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia. Ten flags representing a continent that, only a few years ago, had to settle for just...
Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans
Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal may have lifted the World Cup, but it is his little brother Keyne who appears to have stolen the spotlight.
Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, set to miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama
Thomas Partey will play no part in Ghana’s first World Cup game in Toronto as he has been denied entry to Canada. The former Arsenal midfielder, now of Villarreal, was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in July 2025 by London’s Metropolitan Police. In September of that year, he […]
Kofi Adams urges Black Stars to stay united after World Cup exit
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has urged the Black Stars to remain united after their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat by Colombia in the Round of 32. Ghana were knocked out of the tournament after Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the match in the 14th minute at […]
2026 WC: Black Stars’ performance against Colombia was below average – Asamoah Gyan
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has delivered a stinging assessment of Ghana’s performance following their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana bowed out of the tournament after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in their Round of 32 clash on Saturday morning, with Jhon Arias scoring the decisive first-half go...
Government’s World Cup group-stage ticket support scheme ends
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has announced the conclusion of the Government of Ghana’s World Cup group-stage ticket support scheme, urging fans seeking tickets for any subsequent Black Stars matches to purchase them directly through FIFA’s official ticketing platform or accredited agencies. In a statement, the...
2026 WC: Government releases over GHS76m for Black Stars’ campaign
The Government of Ghana has approved the release of more than GH¢76 million to support the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reinforcing its commitment to the national team ahead of the tournament. In a statement issued on Friday, government disclosed that the Ministry of Finance had authorised GH¢...
2026 WC: We will exploit Colombia’s weaknesses – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has insisted that no side at the World Cup is flawless as he outlined his team’s approach ahead of their Round of 32 clash with Colombia in Kansas City. The two nations meet at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday night in a knockout tie that promises high intensity, with Colombia entering […]
Croatia confident of Luka Modric recovery for World Cup
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic believes Luka Modric will be fit to lead his side at this summer's World Cup after the AC Milan midfielder had surgery on a broken cheekbone.
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz can inspire Black Stars’ hopes – Augustine Arhinful
Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has thrown his support behind the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, expressing confidence in the Portuguese tactician’s ability to motivate the team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz, 73, who has been handed a four-month contract, was o...
‘Extremely happy’ Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants
Didier Deschamps’ long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it – in Saturday’s World Cup third-place play-off. The dreams of the 57-year-old, who won the World Cup as both a player (in 1998) and a manager (in 2018), winning it a third time are over after […]
No government role in World Cup ticket sales – Kofi Adams
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has rejected suggestions that tickets secured for Ghanaian supporters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are being sold through unofficial channels, insisting that the government is not involved in any ticket trading arrangement.