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Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach last 16 of World Cup
Morocco beat the Netherlands in a penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 to advance to the round of 16 on Monday night. Ismael Saibari netted the decisive penalty to send last year’s semifinalists through to the next round and send Ronald Koeman and the Dutch home at the earliest stage of the World Cup […]
Salah an injury doubt for Egypt’s last-32 tie
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday’s World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury. The 34-year-old was substituted during Egypt’s 1-1 draw with Iran and team doctor Mohamed Abou said Salah had complained of pain before scans later confirmed a hamstring strain. The statement...
Chief Justice’s Black Stars visit was private, at his own expense – Judicial Service clarifies
The Judicial Service has clarified that Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's recent visit to the Black Stars camp in Canada was undertaken in his private capacity and entirely at his own expense, while he is currently on official vacation.
2026 WC: GFA announces ticket prices for Ghana’s Round of 32 clash with Colombia
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced ticket prices for the Black Stars’ highly anticipated Round of 32 clash against Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement released on Monday, June 30, the GFA revealed that fans can purchase tickets under two official supporter categories. The Prem...
2026 WC: Top four ranked teams make semi-finals for first time
The top four teams in Fifa’s world rankings have made the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time. And the progress of Spain (1), Argentina (2), France (3) and England (4) was aided by a Fifa change for the 2026 World Cup. They were put in separate quadrants of the draw so they […]
Ghana at the World Cup: How football builds national brand identity beyond the pitch
When Ghana appears at the FIFA World Cup, it is never just eleven players on a football field. It is a country walking onto the global stage. It is the jersey, the flag, the anthem, the colours, the history, the emotions and the collective memory of a people compressed into ninety minutes. Football has a […]
Morocco have to accept defeat after being beaten by ‘better’ France
A disappointed Morocco said they had hoped to progress past the World Cup quarter-finals, but had to accept they lost to a better team as France eliminated them 2-0 in Thursday's tie.
2026 WC: England have another level we can reach – Kane
Captain Harry Kane has predicted England “have another level we can reach” as they bid to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966. The Three Lions needed extra time before beating Norway 2-1 on Saturday, with a semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta against Argentina. After the quarter-final, boss Thomas Tuchel sai...
Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next
Jude Bellingham has carried England through the altitude of Mexico City and then the searing heat and humidity of Miami on what increasingly looks like a personal mission to end a 60-year wait to win the World Cup. The World Cup can sometimes turn into one player’s destiny, carrying an unstoppable momentum towards the...
Rice in bed for nearly three days before Norway game – Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice spent most of the three days before their World Cup quarter-final win against Norway in bed with sickness.
Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland’s Xhaka
Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale after it emerged Chelsea have entered talks with the player’s camp over a potential move. The Switzerland international, 33, who is under contract until 2028, played a key role in helping the Black Cats qualify for Europe last season. His representative...
226 WC: We are mentally prepared for England game – Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey
Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey says Ghana’s players are mentally prepared for their crucial Group L clash against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions will face the Three Lions in their second group game on Tuesday, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 GMT, as they seek to strengthen t...