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Edem Agbana denies claims Majority MPs were given World Cup supporter slots
The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has dismissed allegations that the government has allocated slots to Majority MPs to facilitate the travel of supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the claim as entirely untrue.
Iran-linked group claims hack of FBI drones, threatens World Cup, monitor says
An Iran-linked hacker group claims to have breached FBI drones and has threatened to target the World Cup that kicked off on Thursday, a monitoring group said Friday.
Everyone needs to feel loved playing for England – Bellingham
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has stressed the importance of needing to "feel loved" as he looks to help them enjoy World Cup success this summer.
Bellingham, but no Guehi – England’s expected team
During his first media briefing here in the United States, England manager Thomas Tuchel said he had "14 or 15" players in mind to start their World Cup opener against Croatia next week.
2026 WC: Build Black Stars midfield around Thomas Partey – Attram urges Queiroz
Former Ghana midfielder Godwin Attram has appealed to Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz to maximise Thomas Partey’s strengths by building Ghana’s midfield around the experienced playmaker ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana will kick off its Group L campaign against Panama at BMO Field on June 17, with the Black Sta...
2026 WC: White House in talks over Iran travel restrictions
The White House is considering changing the strict travel restrictions Iran are facing at the 2026 World Cup. Iran are allowed to fly into the United States, who are co-hosts along with Canada and Mexico, a day before they have a game and have to leave the country on the same day as the match […]
2026 WC: Turkiye crash out as Paraguay hang on despite historic Almiron red card
A second defeat in succession meant Turkiye became only the second side of the tournament to be mathematically dispatched from World Cup 2026. Paraguay won it with the only goal of the game after just 65 seconds had elapsed. Despite another 32 shots and – after Miguel Amiron was sent off just before half-time – […]
Afriyie backs Queiroz appointment but questions short-term contract
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has backed the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as coach of the Black Stars but criticised the decision to hand the experienced tactician a short-term contract. Afriyie said Ghana needed stability and long-term planning rather than what he described as...
DR Congo seek World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo have asked Fifa to refund the cost of 2026 World Cup tickets bought by fans who are now unable to enter the United States because of Ebola-related travel restrictions. The Leopards are returning to football’s biggest stage for the first time since 1974, but the public health emergency d...
England beaten by Japan in final match before World Cup squad is named
England's final home game before the World Cup ended in a disappointing defeat as they were beaten by Japan in a friendly at Wembley.
2026 WC: Black Stars are here to compete, not as spectators – Jordan Ayew
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has vowed that Ghana will arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the ambition to compete and make a strong impression rather than simply participate. The four-time African champions are preparing for their fifth appearance at football’s biggest tournament and have been drawn in a challen...
2026 WC: We want to win every game and make Ghana proud, says Carlos Queiroz
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has declared that the Black Stars will approach the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the ambition of playing attractive football and winning every match as they seek to make the nation proud. The four-time African champions arrived at their training base in Rhode Island on Thursday ahead of thei...