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Northern Ireland deserve Italy’s respect – Buffon
World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon says play-off semi-final opponents Northern Ireland have been the "only focus" for Italy, and not the wider prize of a spot at the finals this summer.
Our players deserve to be at 2026 World Cup – Medeama coach
Tanko guided the Yellow and Mauve to their second league title in a row in dominant fashion, sealing the title with a game to spare after recording 17 wins and just five defeats during the season.
Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
There had always been real concerns that supporters would have difficulties getting into the United States for the 2026 World Cup. But not a referee. The tournament is supposed to bring together the best of the best in football – players, coaches and officials. Omar Artan is the number one referee from Africa. He will...
Black Stars to make Ghana proud under Queiroz, says Mortagbe
Ghana’s football authorities are confident the Black Stars can be “very competitive” at the upcoming World Cup, with officials citing renewed team cohesion, technical leadership and growing commercial backing. Neil Armstrong Mortagbe of the Ghana Football Association said the team is benefiting from a blend of experien...
Lamine Yamal ruled out for rest of season but will be fit for World Cup
Spain forward Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of Barcelona's season but is expected to be fit in time for the World Cup.
England boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has admitted he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.
World Cup: Mbappe brace as France beat Iraq after two hour delay
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move joint-second in the all-time World Cup goalscoring list as France cruised past Iraq in a weather-delayed game in Philadelphia.
2026 WC: We will put on a show and make everybody proud – Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has acknowledged the magnitude of Ghana’s upcoming clash against England, insisting the team is prepared to rise to the occasion and deliver a performance that will make the nation proud. Ghana heads into Tuesday’s Group L encounter in high spirits after opening their 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Injured Neymar could miss Brazil’s World Cup opener
Brazil forward Neymar will not play in his country’s upcoming friendly matches and could also miss their World Cup opener. The 34-year-old has been ruled out for “two to three weeks” with a calf injury. That would mean he will not play in the home friendly against Panama on Sunday and also against Egypt in […]
Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed to allow Iran to be based in the country during the World Cup, claiming the US was unwilling to host them. Sheinbaum said her government had been approached by Fifa after the US made it clear it did not want Iran’s squad to stay in the country during the […]
2026 WC: Black Stars can defy the odds – Sports Minister Kofi Adams
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ ability to exceed expectations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite Ghana being regarded as one of the tournament’s underdogs. The minister made the remarks during a surprise visit to the Second Chance Church, led by Stephen Adom...
2026 WC: We have the right tools despite experience gap – Asamoah Gyan
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan is optimistic about the Black Stars’ prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team has the quality to compete strongly on the global stage. The tournament, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will mark Ghana’s fifth appearance at the World Cup. The Black S...