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2026 WC: VAR went for coffee to aid ‘lucky’ England – Carlos Queiroz
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz took aim at the Video Assistant Referee system after his side’s 0-0 draw with England, joking that VAR had “gone on vacation” and “stopped for coffee” following a series of disputed decisions in the Group L clash at Boston Stadium on Tuesday night. England dominated possession with 79 pe...
FIFA issues disclaimer after Canada denies Thomas Partey entry
Ghana's preparations for its opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a major setback after FIFA confirmed that Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey will be unable to travel to Canada for the country's first Group H encounter against Panama following the rejection of his visa application by Canadian autho...
World Cup 2026: The return of the Leopards
They called it African innocence. It was a protest Fifty-two years later, the Leopards are back.
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz hails Black Stars’ fighting spirit after England draw
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised his players for their resilience and discipline after the Black Stars secured a goalless draw against England to book their place in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions faced the Three Lions in their second Group L fixture at Boston St...
2026 WC: Bellingham says he ‘didn’t deserve’ player-of-the-match award vs Ghana
Jude Bellingham claimed that he ought not to have been named player of the match after England were handed a timely reality check by Group L rivals Ghana by being held to a frustrating goalless draw in Boston Just six days after their entertaining 4–2 victory over Croatia, Thomas Tuchel’s side encountered a very differ...
Infantino: Better to ‘chill’ over World Cup visa issues
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the organization cannot dictate to the U.S. government who to allow into its country for the World Cup, saying that sometimes it is better to “chill and relax” over visa issues. “Believe me when I tell you, or don’t believe me if you don’t want, but we try always to […]
2026 World Cup: Carlos Queiroz urged us to exploit nervous England – Kwasi Sibo reveals
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo has disclosed that head coach Carlos Queiroz encouraged his players to be more aggressive and push for victory during their 2026 FIFA World Cup clash against England. The Black Stars faced the Three Lions on Tuesday at Boston Stadium in their second Group L match of the tournament in North A...
2026 WC: Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England?
England fans were left frustrated as their side were held to a goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel’s side fortunate not to have a penalty given against them? The incident in question happened late in Tuesday’s game as Prince Adu charged into the box before Ezri Konsa came across and appeared to bring do...
2026 WC: It’s a frustrating – Jude Bellingham after England held to stalemate by Ghana
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has admitted his side’s goalless draw against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was a frustrating result. The Three Lions faced the four-time African champions on Tuesday at Boston Stadium in their second Group L fixture. Despite dominating possession for large spells of the contest, E...
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Benjamin Asare’s grandma breaks down in tears after World Cup clean sheet heroics [Video]
Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare sparked nationwide celebrations with a commanding clean sheet against England at the World Cup, but for one person, the moment was purely emotional. His grandmother could not hold back tears of joy after watching him rise to the occasion on football’s biggest stage, in what has now...
Shakira announces 2026 World Cup theme song featuring Burna Boy
Shakira remains the Queen of World Cup Music as she’s been tapped once again for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song called “Dai Dai” with Nigerian star Burna Boy. In an Instagram collab post with Global Citizen and FIFA World Cup, the Colombian artist — wearing a royal blue miniskirt and bright yellow top while hold...
2026 WC: Fred Pappoe sets benchmark for Black Stars ahead of tournament
Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, Fred Pappoe, says Ghana’s success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be measured by progression beyond the group stage. The former administrator believes the Ghana national football team can consider their campaign successful if they advance from Group L, where th...