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Didi Dramani backs Black Stars for “promising” 2026 World Cup campaign under Queiroz
Former Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has expressed optimism about Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the atmosphere within the Black Stars camp as positive and encouraging. The senior national team are currently based in the United States as they intensify preparations for the tourname...
Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Refereeing at the 2026 Fifa World Cup was set to be the highlight of Omar Artan’s career, but the Somali will miss out on the opportunity to take charge of matches on the game’s biggest stage after being denied entry to the United States. The 34-year-old, who was set to become the first man from […]
Government secures free-to-air broadcast of 2026 FIFA World Cup for Ghanaians
The Government has secured free-to-air broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), ensuring that Ghanaians nationwide can follow the tournament without subscription barriers.
2026 WC: I have no evidence of Black Stars player selection influence by GFA – Kofi Adams
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has dismissed suggestions that the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) interfered in the selection of players for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His comments follow growing public debate after head coach Carlos Queiroz named his 26-man sq...
Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform her official song for the 2026 World Cup at the competition's opening ceremony in Mexico.
2026 WC: Bellingham and Kane lead 10-man England to epic win over Mexico
England delivered an extraordinary World Cup victory to set up a quarter-final clash with Norway, surviving the rarefied air and fervent home support of the Estadio Azteca to beat Mexico 3-2 despite Jarell Quansah’s red card. Jude Bellingham was England’s hero, scoring two goals 99 seconds apart to fire his side into a...
2026 WC: Partey, Asare and Inaki start as Carlos Queiroz names starting squad for England game
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has named his starting lineup for Ghana’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L clash against England at the Gillette Stadium in Boston. The Portuguese tactician has made four changes to the side that edged Panama 1-0 in their opening match of the tournament, with Thomas Partey, Inak...
Netherlands’ Timber out of World Cup with injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury and replaced by Lutsharel Geertruida.
2026 WC: Credit to them – England boss Thomas Tuchel after Ghana’s stalemate with England
England manager Thomas Tuchel has lauded Ghana’s organisation and resilience after the Black Stars held the Three Lions to a goalless draw in their Group L encounter on Tuesday night. Tuchel admitted his side found it difficult to penetrate a well-drilled Ghanaian defence, describing the opposition’s structure and inte...
England players advised to holiday in US pre-World Cup
England head coach Thomas Tuchel advised his World Cup players to go on holiday in United States time zones before the tournament, to help the acclimatisation process. A total of 21 of England’s 26-man squad will arrive in Florida on Monday for their pre-tournament camp, where they will also face New Zealand and Costa...
Goalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned at World Cup
Players at the 2026 World Cup will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured, Fifa referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina has revealed. The International Football Association Board (Ifab) has also approved a request to change video assistant referee (VAR) protocol to allow r...
2026 WC: Black Stars have individual players and not a team – David Accam
Former Black Stars forward David Accam has expressed concern over Ghana’s form and overall cohesion as the team builds up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His remarks add to growing scrutiny of the side’s inconsistency, despite a squad featuring players who compete in some of Europe’s top leagues. Ghana have been drawn in a...