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Jordan Ayew calls for patience with Carlos Queiroz after Ghana’s World Cup exit
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has appealed for calm and patience around head coach Carlos Queiroz following Ghana’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana bowed out of the tournament after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 on Saturday, ending their campaign at the first knockout stage. Despi...
How does qualification for the World Cup knockout stage work?
As the planet's elite footballers put every effort into qualifying for the latter stages of the 2026 World Cup, fans around the globe are working almost as hard trying to understand who will play who in the knockout rounds.
Italian FA head and Buffon quit over World Cup failure
The four-time world champions suffered another play-off final defeat when they were beaten 4-1 on penalties by Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday.
2026 WC: We knew it was going to be tough against Ghana – Jordan Pickford
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has acknowledged that the Three Lions went into their clash with Ghana anticipating a difficult encounter, after both sides settled for a goalless draw in their Group L meeting on Tuesday night at the Boston Stadium. Ghana produced a disciplined and organised defensive performance to...
2026 WC: It was tough to play against Ghana – England midfielder Declan Rice
England midfielder Declan Rice has hailed Ghana’s disciplined defensive performance after the Black Stars held the Three Lions to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night. The two sides met at Boston Stadium, where England dominated possession but found it difficult to penetr...
2026 WC: Black Stars turning criticism into motivation, says Jerome Opoku
Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has revealed that the Black Stars are drawing extra motivation from the widespread scepticism surrounding their performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The centre-back made the remarks after Ghana held England to a hard-fought goalless draw on Tuesday in their second Group L fixture at the...
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2026 WC: I have lifted the curse on Harry Kane – Nana Kwaku Bonsam [Video]
A witch doctor from Ghana who “cursed” Harry Kane claims to have “released” England’s captain from the hex following the country’s World Cup stalemate. Nana Kwaku Bonsam, who previously boasted of being behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s knee injury at the 2014 tournament, posted a video to Facebook after Kane wasted an easy c...
Yaw Dabo becomes World Cup sensation after hilarious interactions with football legends
Ghanaian actor and football academy owner Yaw Dabo has become one of the unexpected stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a series of humorous moments involving former England captain John Terry and England midfielder Jude Bellingham. Dabo, who travelled to the United States to support the Black Stars during their Wor...
Scotland’s World Cup hopes on brink after 3-0 defeat by Brazil
Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time are in significant peril after calamitous defending allowed Brazil to sweep them aside 3-0 in Miami, finishing top of Group C.
Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey
Footage circulating on social media appears to show England full-back Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their World Cup match in Boston.
2026 WC: We are focused on beating England, says Jorda Ayew
Jordan Ayew has expressed confidence in Ghana’s ability to defeat England as the Black Stars prepare for a crucial Group L encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars, making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece, will face the Three Lions on Tuesday in their second group match after opening their ca...
2026 WC: Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
As Ecuador forward Enner Valencia raced through on Curacao’s goal inside the opening three minutes, the outcome seemed inevitable. About 10 yards out and with just the keeper to beat, he looked certain to score. It would give Curacao a mountain to climb – and, as it did in the 7-1 defeat by Germany in their World […]