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2026 WC: Black Stars can compete against any opposition – Sports Minister Kofi Adams
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has expressed strong confidence that Ghana’s Black Stars will head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the belief and quality to compete against any opposition. Ghana will take part in the 23rd edition of the tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking...
Kurt Okraku: Black Stars can ‘win the war’ at 2026 World Cup
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed strong confidence that the Black Stars are well-equipped to make a major impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Head coach Carlos Queiroz has officially named his 26-man squad for the tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Can...
2026 WC: No friendly game for Black Stars before opener – Henry Asante Twum
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has ruled out any additional friendly match for the Black Stars ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. After a 1-1 draw with Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium, Ghana had been lined up for a final preparatory fixture against either Jamaica or Honduras. However, Honduras—widely ex...
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked FIFA to review United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension at the World Cup. Trump says football’s world governing body “made the right decision” to suspend Balogun’s ban, adding it would have left a “big stain” on the tournament had it been implemented....
Lamine Yamal ‘completes football’ at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
When brilliant Spain teenager Lamine Yamal embraced a tearful Lionel Messi at the end of the World Cup final, it looked and felt symbolic. A passing of the torch. Messi, at 39, gazed long and hard at Argentina’s fans packed around the New York New Jersey Stadium as they sang his name after what may […]
A letter to the press in England: If packing the bus was easy…
Dear English press, Three weeks ago, you called Ghana boring. Some of you didn’t stop at boring; you called us the “anti-football team,” the “most boring team” at the entire World Cup, a Sunday league side that had stumbled onto the wrong stage. You wrote that our own fans should be embarrassed for celebrating a […]
Mbappe and Dembele lead France World Cup squad
Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele will lead a star-studded France attack after Didier Deschamps announced his 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
Kofi Adams denies government sponsorship for MPs at 2026 World Cup
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has dismissed claims that government officials and political figures were sponsored to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that no preferential treatment was given in the allocation of tickets. His remarks come after the government’s free World Cup ticket supp...
Scotland’s World Cup hopes dealt major blow after defeat to Vinicius-inspired Brazil
Brazil sealed top spot in Group C with a commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland, thanks to a Vinicius Junior brace and a second-half strike from Matheus Cunha. Neymar also made his long-awaited return as the five-time world champions booked their place in the last 32. Scotland started brightly but their evening unravelle...
Switzerland beat Canada but both through to World Cup last 32
Switzerland sealed their place in the last 32 of the World Cup by defeating co-hosts Canada to finish top of Group B. Goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi in the opening 12 minutes of the second half were enough to secure top spot in Vancouver. The victory also ensured Switzerland are only the third […]
Judicial Service explains Chief Justice’s visit to Black Stars camp in Canada
The Judicial Service has clarified circumstances surrounding Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s recent visit to the Black Stars camp in Canada, following public discussions triggered by photographs from the visit. In a statement issued on June 19, 2026, the Service explained that the Chief Justice is currently...
Morocco beats Netherlands on penalties to reach last 16 of World Cup
Cody Gakpo was denied an emotional winner as Morocco came from behind to beat the Netherlands on penalties in Monterrey to showcase their World Cup credentials and reach the last 16.