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Jordan feeling pride not pressure over World Cup debut
Jordan are feeling pride not pressure ahead of their World Cup debut against Austria and will fight to prove their worth in what will be a new chapter in the country's soccer history, captain Ehsan Haddad said on Monday.
We will surprise people at 2026 World Cup – Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed strong belief in Ghana’s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team has the quality to “surprise people” at the tournament in North America. The experienced forward made the remarks ahead of Ghana’s international friendly against Wales at the Cardiff City Stadiu...
Stonebwoy urges Ghanaians to support Black Stars despite World Cup exit
Award-winning Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has called on Ghanaians to show greater support for the Black Stars following the team’s exit from the FIFA World Cup, urging fans to appreciate the players’ efforts instead of subjecting them to constant criticism. Speaking during a TikTok Live session, the musician said he wa...
2026 WC: Salah’s Egypt beat Australia on penalties to make last-16 of World Cup
Egypt booked their place in the last-16 of the World Cup finals after overcoming Australia with a tense penalty shootout victory in Dallas. There was very little to choose between these two sides in a tense and cagey affair, before Hossam Abdelmaguid’s winning spot-kick set up a meeting with either Argentina or Cabo Ve...
2026 WC: Merino sends Spain into World Cup semi-finals at expense of Belgium
Mikel Merino came off the bench for the second straight match to fire Spain to victory with his late winner sinking brave Belgium 2-1 in an engrossing World Cup quarter-final battle in Los Angeles. After striking late in a 1-0 win over Portugal in the last 16, Merino repeated the dose when he walloped the ball into the...
2026 WC: Government pledges financial stability for Black Stars ahead of Colombia clash
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Iddie Adams has assured that government is taking steps to ensure financial issues do not become a distraction for Black Stars as they prepare for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup. The assurance comes ahead of Ghana’s Round of 32 encounter with Colombia, with the team mak...
Ghana has a chance to win 2026 World Cup, says ‘confident’ GFA president Kurt Okraku
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has declined to dismiss the Black Stars’ chances of going all the way at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that football history repeatedly proves the unpredictable nature of the game. Ghana will be among 48 nations competing for the global title in North...
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Fans rally behind Black Stars at Adom FM, Asempa FM watch party despite Croatia defeat[Photos]
Football fans thronged Electroland on Ring Road in Accra on Saturday, June 27, as Adom FM and Asempa FM hosted a lively watch party for Ghana’s decisive Group L clash against Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The venue came alive long before kickoff, with supporters dressed in Ghana’s national colours chanting, singi...
2026 WC: Black Stars will win against Panama – Carlos Queiroz declares
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has insisted that his side will begin their 2026 World Cup campaign with a victory over Panama. The Black Stars open their Group L campaign on Wednesday, June 17, at BMO Field against Panama, in what will be their first match of the tournament. Preparations for Ghana have, however, been...
2026 WC: Black Stars to face Honduras in final warm-up game ahead of tournament
The Black Stars of Ghana will conclude their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a behind-closed-doors friendly against Honduras on June 9, with the venue yet to be confirmed. The fixture replaces a previously planned match against Jamaica, which could not be finalised after negotiations fell through. The gam...
Honduras friendly cancellation deals blow to Ghana’s World Cup preparations
Ghana’s final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a setback after Honduras withdrew from a planned international friendly scheduled for June 9. The match, which was expected to be played behind closed doors, formed part of the Black Stars’ final build-up ahead of the tournament in North America. It h...
Messi says ‘pain is immense’ after losing World Cup final
Lionel Messi says “the pain is immense” and that it “will take time to heal” after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final. Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike saw Spain crowned world champions for a second time, ending Argentina’s defence of the title they won in 2022. Messi has now lost two World Cup fi...