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‘I’ll be at next World Cup’ in 2030: Somali referee barred from US
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, returned to a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu and vowed to take part in the next tournament in 2030. More than 100 supporters lined up outside the VIP section of Mogadishu’s main airport, waving national flags as Artan disembarked from...
World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression’ – Amnesty
The 2026 World Cup risks becoming "a stage for repression and a platform for authoritarian practices", according to a new report from human rights campaign group Amnesty.
2026 WC: Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold dropped from England final squad
Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been included in Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man England squad for this summer’s World Cup. Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has also been left out, with the 33-year-old saying he is “shocked and gutted” at the decision. Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is inc...
2026 WC: Argentina face action after waving Falklands banner
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands. The defending world champions produced a dramatic late comeback in Atlanta, scoring twice to defeat Thomas...
World Cup: Australia and Paraguay play out draw which suits both
Australia sealed their passage to the last 32, and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw in San Francisco, which suited both sides.
World Cup: Co-hosts USA lose to last kick of game against Turkey
Eliminated Turkey ended the United States' unbeaten start with a stoppage-time winner in Los Angeles as they recorded their first World Cup victory since 2002.
2026 WC: Kofi Adams defends Queiroz appointment timing
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has defended the timing of Carlos Queiroz’s appointment as head coach of the Black Stars, insisting the decision was justified despite coming just months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz, 73, was confirmed in April following the dismissal of Otto Addo, who had earl...
World Cup: Japan and Sweden progress with draw – but tough ties awaits
Anthony Elanga scored a second-half stunner to secure a last-32 spot for Sweden as they came from behind to earn a point against Japan.
2026 WC: Mahama to offer special reward for Black Stars after tournament
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama is preparing a special package for the Black Stars following their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The announcement was made during a government delegation visit to the team’s camp in Rhode Island on Thursday, ahead of Ghana...
Beyond Sight: How visually impaired Ghanaians are experiencing the World Cup
As the FIFA World Cup captivates millions of viewers around the globe, many Ghanaians living with visual impairment are finding their own ways to stay connected to the action. They may not see the goals, tackles or celebrations, but they still experience the tension, excitement and heartbreak that make football the wor...
Messi to start final Argentina group match on bench
World Cup top scorer Lionel Messi will start Argentina’s final group match against Jordan on the bench, manager Lionel Scaloni has confirmed. Messi, 39, leads the Golden Boot standings with five goals from his first two matches, including a double against Austria that made him the World Cup’s all-time record goalscorer...
Senegal’s World Cup jersey won’t have two stars – but it’s nothing to do with AFCON
Senegal's team jersey will display only one star instead of two at the World Cup this summer, but it has nothing to do with the country being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title.