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‘We could call it racist’ – Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments
Comments from former Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about Ivory Coast’s “wild” playing style could be considered racist, says their manager Emerse Fae. Schweinsteiger, speaking before Germany beat Ivory Coast in their 2026 World Cup Group E match, said Fae’s team were “a bit African football” and “not so c.....
Asamoah warns of quality gap in Black Stars ahead of 2026 World Cup
Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has raised concerns over the perceived quality gap in the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Ghana are set for their fifth appearance at football’s biggest tournament and have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama. After e...
Asamoah questions Black Stars’ readiness for 2026 World Cup
Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has raised concerns about the Black Stars’ preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, questioning the stability of the current squad as the competition approaches. Ghana, four-time African champions, will be making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece in North America,...
Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to advance to World Cup knockout stage
Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage with a dominant win over New Zealand. In a must-win game for both sides, Belgium shook off two lacklustre displays to start the tournament and showed their superiority from the first whistle in Vancouver. Trossard opened the sco...
Semenyo, Ghana’s World Cup star who defied rejection
Antoine Semenyo is set for his second World Cup with Ghana, this time as an established Premier League forward, but he came close to abandoning his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Now at Manchester City, Semenyo is expected to play a key role for a Ghana side led by new coach Carlos Queiroz, after […]
Home Support: How we can use Ghanaians living in the diaspora to form supporter groups for the 2026 World Cup and save millions
A few days ago in Accra, I watched with a cocktail of sublime feelings as new diaspora citizens were handed Ghanaian passports by the Vice President and the Minister for the Interior. It was more than a ceremony. It was symbolism. Ghana was saying: You belong. And it struck me — if we are wondering […]
‘I wouldn’t pay it’ – Trump on USA ticket price
United States President Donald Trump says he “wouldn’t pay it either” when asked about the potential $1,000 (£736) ticket price to watch his country play Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener. The competition starts on 11 June and the US, who are co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico, will open their campa...
‘Not appropriate’ for Iran to be at World Cup – Trump
US president Donald Trump has said Iran's men's football team is "welcome" at the 2026 World Cup but that it is not "appropriate" for them to be there "for their own life and safety".
Iran rejects Trump World Cup safety warnings as team labels US unfit to host tournament
The uneasy truce between global athletics and high-stakes geopolitics has officially fractured. Following the shock announcement of Iran’s refusal to participate in the 2026 World Cup, the narrative has shifted from a localised sporting dispute to a full-blown diplomatic crisis. While the initial breaking reports focus...
Messi draws level with Klose as hat-trick v Algeria kicks off Argentina’s title defence
Lionel Messi recorded yet another accolade in his legendary career just a week shy of his 39th birthday, hitting his first World Cup hat-trick as Argentina dispatched Algeria 3-0 in their opening Group J match. And the mini magician equalled Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup goalscoring record with his third goal, be...
What are World Cup 2026 national team base camps and their locations?
As the World Cup approaches its kickoff day, the participating teams are getting closer to finalising their squads and planning their final few weeks before the June 11 opener in Mexico. With the majority of the expanded rosters for the 48 teams announced, the attention will now shift towards travelling to the United S...
‘Iran still waiting on World Cup visas’
Iran players are still waiting to be issued with visas for the World Cup, says Iranian FA president Medhi Taj. Thousands of fans attended a departure rally for the squad in Tehran on Wednesday, before the tournament – co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico – starts on 11 June. The US is at war […]