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Stones goes from brink of retirement to World Cup ‘pure joy’
John Stones' selection in England's World Cup squad raised some eyebrows - and the man himself may have been surprised had he been told at his lowest ebb that his country would still be needing him.
Does referee case show FIFA has lost control of its own World Cup?
There had always been real concerns that supporters would have difficulty entering the United States for the 2026 World Cup.
2026 WC: We will beat Panama for Thomas Partey – Kwasi Sibo
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo has pledged that the Black Stars will give everything to secure victory against Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in honour of teammate Thomas Partey. Partey will miss Ghana’s Group L opener after failing to overturn a decision denying him entry into Canada. The 33-ye...
2026 WC: Daniel Gasper optimistic over Ati-Zigi’s recovery ahead of England test
Ghana’s goalkeeping coach, Daniel Gasper, has expressed optimism over the recovery of first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi ahead of the Black Stars’ crucial Group L encounter against England. Ati-Zigi was forced off at halftime during Ghana’s opening match against Panama on Wednesday at BMO Field, raising concerns...
2026 WC: We have to be cutious – Antoine Semenyo urges Black Stars teammates ahead of Croatia
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo insists Ghana are fully focused on securing qualification and are not looking beyond their decisive Group L clash against Croatia at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars will face the European side on Saturday at the Philadelphia Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00...
Africa can look back on World Cup with satisfaction despite no top-four finish
African interest at the World Cup ended with Morocco on Thursday, but the continent will be pleased with its results at the 2026 finals, even if it will have no teams in the final four.
Davido explains why he highlighted Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis at world cup stage
Afrobeats star Davido has explained why he chose to spotlight Nigeria’s growing kidnapping crisis during his performance at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.
2026 WC: We want to write our own story – Antoine Semenyo
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed optimism that Ghana can redefine its narrative on the global stage as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana will make its fifth appearance at the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Black Stars have been d...
We must use World Cup funds to help upgrade stadia – Yaw Ampofo Ankrah
The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, is optimistic that part of the revenue Ghana generated from the 2026 World Cup will be allocated to the NSA to support stadium upgrades. Ghana secured the hosting rights for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which coincides with...
WPRD Festival 2026: African storytelling opportunities on football’s biggest stage
In the world of communication, few platforms offer storytelling opportunities on the scale of the FIFA World Cup.
South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
South Africa’s sports minister has demanded an explanation after the country’s football team was delayed travelling to Mexico ahead of the World Cup due to visa issues. The South African Football Association (Safa) admitted the team had “experienced challenges regarding Visas for some players and officials” but did not...
Deschamps predicts ‘spectacular’ France v Spain semi-final
France boss Didier Deschamps is predicting a “spectacular” semi-final when his exciting side take on Spain in a heavyweight World Cup showdown in Dallas on Tuesday. Spain beat France in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 on their way to being crowned European champions before defeating Les Bleus in a nine-goal last-four thri...