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Black Stars depart Cardiff for U.S. base ahead of 2026 World Cup campaign [Photos]
The Black Stars of Ghana have departed Cardiff for the United States as they intensify preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad has spent close to two weeks in camp in the United Kingdom, where they focused on tactical drills and fitness conditioning ahead of the global tournament, which will be staged acros...
James expected to return for Norway quarter-final
England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday (22:00 BST). Tuchel’s right-back crisis intensified after Jarell Quansah’s red card in Sunday’s 3-2 win over Mexico, meaning the Bayer Leverkusen defender is suspended for England’s next knockout...
Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan
European football's governing body Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham have criticised proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
2026 WC: We want to win the tournament – Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante
Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on winning the 2026 World Cup, insisting the Black Stars are not at the tournament merely to make up the numbers. The Black Stars are competing at their fifth World Cup and have reached the knockout stage for the first time since 2010, marking a significant step […...
2026 WC: Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-up
Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scored late goals for Morocco to deny Haiti their first-ever World Cup point in Atlanta. Morocco pegged the Caribbean nation back twice – thanks to goals from Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari – before Rahimi scored with 12 minutes to go and Yassine secured the victory. The win was no...
Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match
A Mexican man caught on video pulling the corners of his eyes during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic has apologised after the clip sparked a backlash.
GFA to receive $2.5m from FIFA to prepare for World Cup and $10m for qualifying for tournament
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will receive $2.5 million to prepare the Black Stars for the 2026 World Cup after FIFA increased the prize money for participating teams by over $100 million.
Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026
A record 10 African countries will take part in the 2026 Fifa World Cup after the finals were expanded to 48 teams, with a host of star names hoping to go all the way and lift the trophy. Morocco made history in Qatar four years ago by becoming the first African side to reach the […]
England beat Mexico in thriller to reach World Cup quarter-final
England produced their best display of the World Cup amid the passion and emotion of the Azteca Stadium to secure a dramatic victory over Mexico and set up a quarter-final against Norway.
Government spent GH¢58 million on Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup campaign – Finance Minister
The Government of Ghana spent GH¢58 million to support the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed. Dr Forson made the revelation while presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, as part of government’s accountabilit...
Blatter questions ‘political power’ after Trump’s FIFA phone call
Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Monday he questioned the football governing body’s decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun’s red card ban. Sources told AFP US President Donald Trump had called FIFA’s current chief Gianni Infantino to ask FIFA to review Balogun’s automatic one-game suspension...
2026 WC: Canada defends visa rejection of Thomas Partey ahead of opener against Panama
Canada’s Immigration Minister Lena Diab has defended the decision to reject Thomas Partey’s visa application, a ruling that will see the Ghana midfielder miss the Black Stars’ opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Partey, formerly of Arsenal, is currently awaiting trial in London after pleading not guilty to multip...