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Germany defender Schlotterbeck out of World Cup
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with an ankle injury.
World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up
There were reminders of Brazil's glorious past all over the Philadelphia Stadium.
Yamal announces himself on World Cup with goal as Spain romp to win over Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal started and scored the opener for Spain who returned to near their sparkling best in a thrashing of Saudi Arabia. Yamal had to share the spotlight with Mikel Oyarzabal who, after not touching the ball for the first 31 minutes in the shock goalless draw with Cabo Verde, set up the 18-year-old with […]
2026 WC: GFA lauded for Carlos Queiroz’s appointment as Black Stars coach
Former Ghana striker Godwin Attram has welcomed the Ghana Football Association’s appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, describing it as a positive step that could reshape the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The experienced Portuguese tactician was confirmed as Ghana’s new head...
2026 WC: Antoine Semenyo will be a threat to England – Michael Essien
Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has identified Antoine Semenyo as the Black Stars’ most dangerous attacking weapon ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup clash against England. Semenyo was instrumental in Ghana’s opening Group L fixture against Panama, producing a standout performance that earned him the Man...
England Applied for Goals. Ghana Requested Additional Documentation…
Once upon a time, England came to the Gold Coast. They arrived in ships, carrying flags, maps, administrators, missionaries and the calm confidence of people who believed the world was simply waiting to be properly arranged by them. Eventually, they left.
2026 WC: Jerome Opoku warns against complacency as Ghana nears knockout stage
Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku has stressed that Ghana will remain composed and focused despite their strong start to the World Cup campaign, as attention now shifts to a decisive Group L fixture against Croatia. Ghana earned a hard-fought goalless draw against England at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday night, a result...
2026 WC: England will face a determined Ghana team – Kurt Okraku
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, says the Black Stars are capable of giving England a tough challenge when the two sides meet at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana are set to face the Three Lions in their second Group L fixture at Gillette Stadium on June 23, following their opening […]
Argentina to wear ‘lucky’ blue away kit against England
Holders Argentina will wear their navy blue away kit to face England in the semi-finals of the World Cup in Atlanta on Wednesday. England will be in their all-white home kit for the game at the Atlanta Stadium (20:00 BST), which will be shown live on the BBC. They have only worn the darker kit once […]
Senegal team doctor ‘trained as a gynaecologist’, federation president says
Senegal’s team doctor lacked the specialist background needed to support the squad during the World Cup in North America, the president of the country’s football federation said on Monday, as the governing body took stock of a disappointing campaign. The team doctor was “trained as a gynaecologist”, and the issue was...
Haaland scored twice on World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq
Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway overcame a spirited Iraq in their opening Group I game at Boston Stadium.
2026 WC: I am mentally ready to help contribute – Antoine Semenyo
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo says he is mentally prepared and eager to play a key role in Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Semenyo, who played an instrumental role in Ghana’s qualification for the global showpiece, is expected to be one of the team’s key figures when the tournament kicks off across [...