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World Cup group stage set for yellow card amnesty
FIFA is poised to change the rules around suspensions for accumulated yellow cards at this summer's World Cup.
Ten-man Belgium held by Iran for second World Cup draw
Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran’s hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium in Los Angeles. The 33-year-old produced several fine saves in the first half – including one at the near post...
2026 WC: What to know about Ghana’s group opponent, England
Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at England. What can I expect from England? No one can accuse Thomas Tuchel of bowing to popular opinion. His eclectic squad ruffled feathers and raised eyebrows, but he was never going to waiver from his belief that forging a […]
Coach Carlos Queiroz begins European player engagements
Black Stars head coach, Carlos Queiroz has since last Sunday began an European tour for monitoring and engagements with Black stars players after starting World Cup preparations in Accra. The Portuguese trainer, who was unveiled in Accra last week started work with the monitoring of players of the Black Galaxies before...
FIFA reverses World Cup water bottle policy in US, Canada as extreme heat looms
FIFA has reversed its decision to bar World Cup spectators from bringing refillable water bottles into stadiums. The soccer governing body announced a new policy following sharp criticism from fan organisations and international politicians. The policy reversal marks a rapid shift in tournament regulations. FIFA’s stad...
Ghana’s Ambassador to US meets White House Task Force over 2026 World Cup
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has convened a high-level consultative meeting with the White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup to streamline preparations for Ghanaian citizens travelling to the 2026 tournament.
Adom TV secures 2026 World Cup broadcast rights
Ghana’s leading media conglomerate, Multimedia Group Limited, has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, positioning itself as the primary platform for nationwide coverage of football’s biggest tournament. Under the agreement, Adom TV and Joy Prime will serve as the official free-to-air tel...
Thursdays for the Black Stars: Gov’t institutionalises weekly updates on $30m World Cup fund
The Ministry of Finance has turned the spotlight on fiscal discipline and national pride, designating every Thursday as a formal day of reckoning and contribution for the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
FIFA plans to speed up launch of new World Cup spin-off
FIFA already has plans to receive the first financing in less than 100 days from private investors in an accelerated launch of a new World Cup spin-off venture, Sky News can reveal. A confidential presentation shows FIFA wants up to $4.2bn (£3.1bn) banked by October, even as president Gianni Infantino is insisting to f...
World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes
The half-time break in Sunday’s World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes. An 11-minute Super Bowl-style show, co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS, will take place during the interval at New York New Jersey Stadium. While sources within World Cup organisers Fifa suggest the break...
The World Cup and the new geography of belonging
Every four years, the FIFA World Cup does more than crown the best football nation on earth. It tells a powerful story about migration, identity, belonging and the increasingly interconnected world we live in.
2026 WC: Black Stars lacked cohesion – Kofi Adams
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has admitted that the Black Stars lacked the cohesion and understanding required to compete consistently with the world’s top teams during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana’s campaign in North America ended in the Round of 32 after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia, with Jhon Arias...