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Colombia and Ghana face off in FIFA World Cup Round of 32 – Preview
It’s win or go home in Kansas City as the Black Stars face Colombia on Friday night in the Round of 32, with a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 on the line. After navigating Group L with matches against Panama, England, and Croatia in Providence
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant fans
The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, culture and a performance by global music star Shakira. Thousands of fans arrived at the legendary Azteca stadium in Mexico City with a real sense of excitement and anticipation to watch the World Cup on their home turf for […]
Real Madrid bring back Mourinho on three-year deal
Real Madrid have confirmed the reappointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach. The 63-year-old has agreed a three-year deal and will begin work when the squad return for pre-season training on 13 July. Real Madrid have paid Benfica £13m (15m euros) in compensation to bring the Portuguese head coach back to the Bernabeu –...
2026 WC: Ghana v Colombia preview
Ghana will take on Colombia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday at Kansas City Stadium, with a place in the last 16 and a meeting with either Switzerland or Algeria at stake. The encounter will be the first-ever meeting between the two nations, adding further significance to a […]
Men in Yellow: The futile search for Jogo Bonito
Every four years, Brazil arrive to the World Cup carrying two bags: one filled with talent, the other weighed down by expectations. The talent changes. The burden doesn’t. Every new generation inherits the same impossible standard. Fanatics expect samba in football boots. They expect elasticos, no-look passes, outrageo...
Photos: GFA unveils new Black Stars Coach Carlos Queiroz
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation, in collaboration with the Ghana Football Association, on Thursday, April 23, officially unveiled the new head coach of the Black Stars at a ceremony held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
I am a winning coach – Carlos Queiroz
Newly outdoored Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has said his focus is on winning football matches and not specific styles. The Portuguese coach has joined Ghana on a four-month contract to lead the Black Stars to the World Cup. Even before he starts work, Queiroz’s name has been associated with defensive, compact football....
Playback: GFA unveils new Black Stars Coach
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Football Association are, on Thursday, 23 April, unveiling the new head coach of the country’s national football team, the Black Stars.
World Cup: Snakes on a train (ing pitch)
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich is just one player to be concerned about the presence of venomous snakes at the World Cup.
Egypt fume at ‘injustice’ and make Messi favouritism claims after exit
With 12 minutes of normal time remaining, Egypt stood on the cusp of their greatest-ever World Cup result.
The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde’s historic debut
As the final whistle rang out around the Atlanta Stadium, the cameras cut to Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha. Tears streamed down the 40-year-old’s face as the magnitude of what he had just achieved was starting to sink in, after his side’s 0-0 draw with World Cup favourites Spain. The stands erupted and thousands of Cap...
UK retail sales get surprise boost from hot weather and World Cup
British retail sales rose unexpectedly in June as shoppers increased their spending on air conditioning and clothing, official data showed on Friday, adding to signs of a pickup in the economy spurred by warm weather and the soccer World Cup.