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2026 WC: Marvin Senaya’s injury disrupted our game plan against Colombia – Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has pointed to the early injury to defender Marvin Senaya as a decisive turning point in Ghana’s 1-0 defeat to Colombia in their World Cup knockout clash. Senaya was forced off in the opening stages of the first half and replaced by Alidu Seidu, a change that immediately unsettled...
Caleb Yirenkyi can become one of Ghana’s best players – Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has tipped Caleb Yirenkyi for a bright future with the national team after the midfielder delivered another impressive performance in Ghana’s 1-1 draw against Wales on Tuesday night. The FC Nordsjaelland youngster marked his growing influence in the team by scoring Ghana’s opener a...
Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football’s governing body FIFA said on Monday. A FIFA spokesperson confirmed in a statement that Artan, who was refused entry to the US after arriving at Miami Internation...
2026 WC: Substitute Merino scores late winner as Spain knock out Portugal
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal – and Cristiano Ronaldo – out of the World Cup in a heavyweight last-16 tie in Dallas. Spain had failed to create clear-cut openings in a poor second half before Ferran Torres played in the Arsenal midfielder, who […]
Partey visa ban: We are racing against time – Ablakwa reveals barely 48hrs to Ghana’s opener
The government of Ghana has intensified high-level diplomatic engagements with Canada in a race against time to secure entry clearance for Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of Ghana’s opening match against Panama at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, June 17.
Late Kamada goal helps Japan snatch draw against Netherlands
Daichi Kamada grabbed a priceless equaliser as Japan twice came from behind to rescue a 2-2 draw with Netherlands in a Group F opener that exploded into life in the second half in Dallas. The Dutch had the best moments of a low-key first period, with Donyell Malen twice going close while Keito Nakamura fizzed […]
Estevao’s World Cup in serious doubt due to Chelsea forward’s hamstring injury
Estevao’s participation at the World Cup with Brazil is in serious doubt due to the hamstring injury the Chelsea forward suffered during Saturday’s defeat by Manchester United. Sources briefed on the injury say that Estevao has suffered a grade four hamstring injury, which would mean the 18-year-old is highly unlikely...
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2026 WC: Black Stars arrive in Toronto ahead of Panama opener [Photos]
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Toronto as they step up preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening Group L fixture against Panama. The squad moved into the Canadian city on Monday after wrapping up their training camp in Rhode Island. The team had been based in the United States since their […]
World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June
A World Cup jobs boom in the US has failed to materialise, with employment in restaurants, bars and hotels falling in June.
Spain training session cancelled before World Cup final
Spain’s final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey on Saturday. Luis de la Fuente’s side were due to train at the Melanie Lane training ground in New Jersey but after the session was initially suspended, it was later called off. About five miles...
2026 WC: We have to be perfect against Colombia – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Queiroz has warned that Ghana will need a disciplined, near-flawless performance to get past Colombia in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 encounter, stressing that knockout football leaves no margin for error. Speaking at a pre-match press conference at Kansas City Stadium, the Ghana head coach described the cla...
Germany open World Cup quest in style with seven-goal blitz of Curacao
Four-time winners Germany overcame a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston. Die Mannschaft went ahead in the sixth minute with the tournament’s earliest goal so far coming from a delightful curling effort from one-time England youth international...