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2026 WC: Thomas Partey set for Canadian court appeal as Ghana awaits verdict ahead of Panama opener
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is expected to appear before a Canadian Federal Court on Tuesday in a last-ditch effort to overturn a visa denial that has prevented him from joining the Black Stars ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former Arsenal midfielder was refused entry into Canada last w...
2026 WC: Cape Verde’s Vozinha in tears as cost of visa stopped mother being at Spain draw
Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who was named player of the match after making seven saves in his side’s 0-0 draw against Spain, was in tears at full-time. The mother of Cape Verde’s World Cup hero was not there to see history made because she could not afford the visa to the US. The goalkeeper described […]
World Cup 2026: FIFA’s tournament expansion divides opinion
FIFA’s decision to expand the World Cup format from 32 to 48 teams for the 2026 edition did not meet with universal approval. Germany’s 7-1 group stage victory over Curacao highlighted why many people believe the addition of more teams has diluted the competition.
South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup. Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group games at the tournament, where they reached the knockout stages before losing to co-hosts Canada in the round of 32. […]
2026 WC: FIFA cannot pretend it has no role to play — Kofi Adams on Thomas Partey’s visa saga
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has called on FIFA to step in following the refusal of a Canadian visa for deputy Black Stars captain Thomas Partey ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Ghana are preparing to open their campaign against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, at BMO Field in Toronto, but Partey’s...
Black Stars: ‘Don’t compare 2010 squad with this squad’ – Hans Adu Sarpei
Following their qualification for the 2026 World Cup, many Ghanaians have raised expectations for the current team, expecting them to go past the height reached in 2010.
Ernest Nuamah praises unity in Black Stars camp ahead of Wales friendly and World Cup
Black Stars winger Ernest Nuamah has praised the growing unity and commitment within Ghana’s camp as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and next week’s international friendly against Wales. The senior national team began training at Dragon Park on May 25 with a 28-man provisional squad as head coach Otto...
Conquering the World – Building on the foundations laid by Otto Addo
If any African team other than France can win the World Cup, it will be Ghana.
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit
Senegal have sacked manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.
GFA to decide Carlos Queiroz’s future today after reviewing Black Stars report
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is expected to review Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz’s technical report and decide on his future during a crucial meeting on Friday, July 31. The Portuguese coach, who replaced Otto Addo in April, guided Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Ameri...
Thousands will follow the Black Stars – Sports Minister sees diaspora power driving Ghana
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams believes Ghana’s greatest advantage at the next FIFA World Cup may not only be what happens on the pitch but the army of supporters expected to follow the Black Stars across North America.
Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup
Plans for a 64-team men's World Cup are set to be assessed after the 2026 tournament, with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying the event needs to be "for the whole world".