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Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be “taking a break” from playing for his country while the current management is in charge. The 27-year-old’s decision follows Senegal, who are managed by Pape Thiaw, letting a 2-0 lead slip as they were dramatically beaten by Belgium in their last-32 tie at the World Cup. Hab...
US Ambassador calls for stronger athlete protection ahead of 2026 World Cup
The United States Ambassador to Ghana has called for stronger measures to protect athletes from human trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking at the National Forum on Trafficking Through Sports at the ISSER Conference Hall, Legon, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Ambassador said many young athletes are b...
‘I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate’
When Sergio Enrique Alvarado Montalvo paid $1,700 (£1,300) on StubHub to surprise his father with World Cup tickets, he envisioned an unforgettable Father's Day watching Lionel Messi play.
Switzerland beat Algeria for first World Cup knock out win in 88 years
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to seal Switzerland's first World Cup knockout stage win since 1938 as they comfortably beat Algeria to book a last-16 place.
2026 WC: Black Stars relocate training base to DC United
The Black Stars of Ghana have relocated from their initially assigned training base ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as preparations intensify for their opening match against Panama. Before the team arrived in the United States, one of the tournament’s co-hosts, FIFA, had designated Bryant University in Boston as Ghana...
Portugal beat Croatia in chaotic finish to reach World Cup last 16
Goncalo Ramos grabbed a 94th-minute winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout stage as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia and progress to the last 16.
2026 WC: I can guarantee that we will make Africa and Ghana proud – Jordan Ayew ahead of Ghana v Colombia tie
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has promised that Ghana will give everything to make both the nation and the African continent proud when they face Colombia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana take on the South Americans on Saturday at Kansas City Stadium, with a place in the last […]
2026 WC: Oyarzabal strikes twice as Spain blow Austria away to cruise into last 16
Lamine Yamal was in sizzling form as slick Spain produced a statement victory in Los Angeles with a 3-0 victory over outclassed Austria that illustrated their standing as potential winners of the tournament. Ralf Rangnick’s team had high hopes of causing an upset, but were dismantled by the European champions with Barc...
McGinn the hero as Scotland clinch memorable victory
In a game of few clearcut chances, its was a first-half goal from John McGinn that lifted Scotland past Haiti in the second Group C match at the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned
Four members of Iran’s World Cup delegation have won appeals against having their visa applications for entry to the United States rejected. But 11 members of the party will not be allowed to travel to the US when their team plays matches there. Iran last week accused the US of denying visas to “integral” members of […...
2026 World Cup: Ghana High Commission in Canada issues alert on prohibited food items
The Ghana High Commission in Ottawa has urged Ghanaians and other travellers heading to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to familiarise themselves with the country’s strict food import regulations to avoid delays, confiscations, or other inconveniences at the border. In a public notice issued ahead of the tournament,...
2026 WC: Ghana govt moves to secure tickets for diaspora fans ahead of tournament
The Government of Ghana has launched an initiative aimed at ensuring Ghanaian supporters living abroad are able to attend Black Stars matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ghana High Commission in Canada announced that it has been instructed by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to compile details of Ghanaians res...