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Engineers & Planners pays $2m toward Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup fundraising drive
Engineers & Planners has made good on its pledge to support Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations, releasing an initial $2 million contribution to the national fundraising campaign backing the Black Stars. The payment was formally presented on Thursday, April 30, 2026, to Deputy Finance Minister Hon. Thomas Nyarko A...
Meet Kevin Akoto and friend being paid $50,000 to watch every single World Cup match
The World Cup is ramping up with six matches scheduled each day until the end of the group stage, which makes tuning in something of a full-time job.
Olise is your man of the match in France World Cup opener
While Kylian Mbappe grabbed the headlines by scoring a double to become France's all-time top scorer, it was Michael Olise who topped your player ratings in their World Cup opener against Senegal.
Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages
It was a day for football’s biggest names. But even amid so much star quality, Lionel Messi still took top billing. Hours after France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland had lit up the World Cup with two goals each, the stage was set. But this was no supporting act, this was the main show. The Messi show. His...
Morocco coach Regragui quits post as World Cup looms
Morocco coach Walid Regragui quit his job on Thursday, only three months before the World Cup finals, ending weeks of speculation about his future as he said the team needed fresh guidance.
Kane, Bellingham catch the eye but Konsa struggles – England player ratings
England kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia on Wednesday night, as goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford secured all the spoils for the Three Lions. Kane struck from the spot early on after Luka Modric had fouled Noni Madueke. The England captain’s initial effo...
2026 WC: We won the game with our brains – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz after late win over Panama
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has lauded his side’s resilience and tactical discipline after the Black Stars snatched a late 1-0 win over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions endured a difficult evening at BMO Field in Toronto on Wednesday, struggling to assert con...
2026 WC: We have been practicing that at the training ground – Yirenkyi opens up on winner against Panama
Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has attributed his decisive strike against Panama in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to detailed preparation on the training ground, after firing the Black Stars to a 1-0 victory in their Group L opener in Toronto. The FC Nordsjaelland youngster emerged as Ghana’s match-winner at BMO Field, stri...
Thomas Partey’s visa saga a major distraction ahead of Ghana’s World Cup opener – Berekum West MP
Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere Duah, has expressed deep disappointment over the growing attention surrounding Thomas Partey's visa troubles, describing the situation as an unfortunate distraction at a critical moment for Ghana's national team ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign.
Diaz caps Colombia 3-1 win as Uzbekistan make Azteca bow
Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday
FIFA World Cup: France vs Spain preview
France’s irrepressible attacking talents will collide with Spain’s control masters in a mouth-watering FIFA World Cup 2026™ semi-final.
What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final
As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly gruelling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the referees. This year, 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video assistant referees (VARs) have been selected. The 170-strong contingent is the largest in World Cup history, with the expande...