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Substitute Manzambi inspires Switzerland to World Cup win over Bosnia
Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice as Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in a chaotic final 20 minutes to edge towards a place in the World Cup last 32.
Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup – but he said ‘chill, relax’
Listening to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and you would think the controversy surrounding the 2026 World Cup in recent days had been insignificant.
South Korea come from behind to defeat Czech Republic
South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 as substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal in the 80th minute of their World Cup opener.
African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn
Fans from five African nations heading to the United States for the 2026 Fifa World Cup just got a potential $15,000 (£11,100) reprieve – provided they already have a match ticket for the finals. Late on Wednesday, the Trump administration confirmed that ticket-holding supporters from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast,...
Haiti forced to alter kit design before World Cup opener
Haiti have been forced to change their kit design just four days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after their shirt, depicting a war scene, failed to comply with Fifa rules. An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, which secured Haiti’s independence, with the country’s flag had been embedded on...
US official claims banned referee had links with ‘terror organisations’
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his “association with suspected members of terror organisations”, says a US official. The 34-year-old – Africa’s referee of the year in 2025 – was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals but was denied entry at Miami Internat...
FIFA boss Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, brushes off visa row
FIFA President Gianni Infantino brushed off criticism over World Cup visa issues and sky-high ticket prices on Wednesday in a defiant eve-of-tournament press conference. Speaking in Mexico City ahead of the World Cup’s opening game at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, Infantino launched a spirited defense of the organisa...
Iran players: U.S. visa policies creating World Cup ‘tension’
Iran national team forward Mehdi Taremi said that steps the U.S. government has taken regarding the denial of visas and preventing a Somali referee from entering the country are hurting the country’s image and creating a “lot of tension” around the World Cup. The team’s participation in the World Cup, which begins...
Sports Minister tasks Queiroz with unlocking Black Stars’ potential before World Cup
Ghana’s Sports Minister Kofi Adams has challenged newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz to translate individual talent into consistent results ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz, unveiled in April to replace Otto Addo, inherits a side struggling for form despite boasting several players excelling...
PLAYBACK: Sports Minister Kofi Adams addresses issues on Fire-for-Fire
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DR Congo seek World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo have asked FIFA to refund the cost of 2026 World Cup tickets bought by fans who are now unable to enter the United States because of Ebola-related travel restrictions.
Injured Davies set to miss Canada World Cup opener
Injured captain Alphonso Davies is expected to miss co-hosts Canada's opening World Cup game, but head coach Jesse Marsch believes the full-back will still play a part in the tournament.