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Trump, Bieber and Shakira – a World Cup final like never before
The 2026 World Cup final might not be remembered as a superb football match but it will at least go down in history for all that surrounded it. There was the longest half-time in history, featuring performances from artists including Madonna and Justin Bieber, a pre-kick-off speech from Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise, a...
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.
Sixteen titles in five years – why Spain are a dominant force
Spain have done it again. After being crowned European champions two years ago in Berlin, La Roja are now world champions having beaten Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday. They achieved the same feat back in 2010, two years after winning Euro 2008. Spain’s latest success continues their remark...
Canada’s visa denial for Ghana’s Thomas Partey sets precedent for World Cup host nations
The Federal Court of Canada’s decision to uphold the visa denial of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey exposes the rigid limits of athletic privilege when confronting state sovereignty. Major sporting spectacles often prompt host nations to streamline entry protocols for elite performers. However, this legal outcome reinfo...
GFA explains delay in Ghana’s World Cup squad announcement
Head of Public Relations and Strategy for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Neil Armstrong Mortagbe, has called for patience on the release of Black Stars’ squad for the 2026 World Cup. His remarks come amid growing concerns within the football community and among supporters with 21 days to the Mundial across the U...
2026 World Cup: Bagbin rallies nation behind Black Stars ahead of Panama clash
Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged the Black Stars to display pride, unity and determination as they kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama. In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday, June 17, the Speaker conveyed Parliament’s unwavering support for the national team,...
2026 WC: Thomas Partey will be the difference-maker against England – Akwatia MP
Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, believes Black Stars deputy captain Thomas Partey could play a decisive role when the team face England in a crucial Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Partey missed Ghana’s opening match against Panama, where the Black Stars secured a hard-fought 1-0 vic...
Mexico to host Iran for FIFA World Cup 2026
World football governing body FIFA has confirmed that Iran has selected the Mexican city of Tijuana as their tournament base this summer's World Cup.
2026 WC: Ghana v England preview
Ghana and England meet in a decisive Group L encounter at the Gillette Stadium on Tuesday night, with both sides knowing victory would all but confirm a place in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT in a fixture that pits England’s early tournament momentum against a Ghana […]
Ghana could not rely ‘only on God’ at World Cup with Otto Addo – Kofi Adams
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has defended the decision to part ways with Otto Addo before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting Ghana could not have gone into the tournament relying “only on God” amid a poor run of results in international friendlies. Otto Addo was dismissed despite guiding the Black Stars to...
Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England ‘easiest’ World Cup game
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said facing a team of England’s calibre at the World Cup is the “easiest type of game” to approach, as both sides bid for a place in the last 32. The 73-year-old Portuguese is at his fifth World Cup – and his first with Ghana – having taken charge in April […]
Shakira unveils teaser of official World Cup anthem with Burna Boy
Colombian artist Shakira has released a preview of her song ‘Dai Dai’, the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Shakira, 49, has collaborated with Nigerian singer Burna Boy and the song will be released on May 14. A four-time Grammy winner, Shakira unveiled on social media a one-minute clip where you can hear pa...