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2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz hails Ghana squad unity ahead of opener against Panama
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised the adaptability and collective spirit of his squad as the Black Stars prepare to open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama on Wednesday night. The five-time African champions, making their fifth appearance at the global tournament, begin their Group L journey at...
2026 WC: Ghana taste first defeat against Croatia to finish 3rd in Group L
Ghana suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Nikola Vlašić’s late header denying the Black Stars a top-two finish. Despite the setback in Philadelphia, Ghana still secured qualification for the Round of 32 as one of the tournament’s best third-plac...
GFA sets round-of-16 target for Black Stars at 2026 World Cup
Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Frederick Acheampong, has revealed that Ghana’s baseline objective at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is to progress beyond the group stage. The Black Stars, who are aiming to reach the knockout rounds for the first time since 2010, have been drawn in Group L al...
2026 WC: We fell short offensively – Jordan Ayew after loss to Colombia
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has conceded that Ghana lost its defensive shape in the 1-0 defeat to Colombia, a result that ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at the Round of 32 stage. The South American side edged the contest on Saturday morning, bringing an end to what was also a likely final […]
VAR official says hand gesture was ‘involuntary, subconscious twitch’
Video assistant referee Shaun Evans says an ‘OK’ sign hand gesture was “an involuntary, subconscious twitch” after he was cleared by a Fifa investigation. Evans said that he was “unaware” of making the hand movement and denied “intentionally” attempting to “communicate a message, affiliation, game or beli...
2026 WC: Ghana secures 1,000 tickets for fans – Sports Minister confirms
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, says the government has pre-purchased 1,000 tickets for supporters of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the move as expensive but essential. Speaking to Citi News, he explained that early planning was crucial to avoid the rising costs typi...
2026 WC: Ghana must keep Africa’s dream alive against Colombia – Carlos Queiroz
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has challenged his players to keep Africa’s hopes alive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by securing a place in the quarter-finals with victory over Colombia. The Black Stars face the South American side in their Round of 16 clash at the Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, knowing they are […]
Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run
Cape Verde's football team have been welcomed home by tens of thousands of elated supporters following a historic run at the World Cup.
Injury worry for Morocco after friendly draw against Norway
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equaliser as Scotland's World Cup Group C opponents Morocco were held to a 1-1 friendly draw by Norway in New York.
2026 WC: : Black Stars set up Round of 32 clash with Colombia after narrow loss to Croatia
The Black Stars of Ghana will face Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite ending their Group L campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Croatia on Saturday night. Ghana, already assured of progression before kick-off, were edged in a tightly contested encounter that saw the 2018 World Cup finalists […]
Lammens’ error spells end for Belgium’s golden generation
Fairytale goodbyes are a rarity in football.
2026 WC: English FA ‘weighing up’ Thomas Partey handshake before England match against Ghana
The FA are reportedly considering their stance over England’s pre-match handshake with Ghana’s Thomas Partey. Ghana will take on the Three Lions in their second group stage match at the World Cup on Tuesday, June 23. The two sides will meet at Boston Stadium, the tournament’s name for Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, M...