FIFA ‘crossed a red line’ in US player Balogun suspension reprieve: UEFA
FIFA’s ruling came after the intervention of Donald Trump.
6 Jul, 2026
World Cup 2026: Bellingham upbeat England will lift trophy after beating Mexico
At just 23, Bellingham is already into his fourth major tournament and assumed the role of a leader.
6 Jul, 2026
Euphoric homecoming for Cabo Verde after heroic World Cup display
Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cabo Verde’s Blue Sharks on Sunday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
5 Jul, 2026
France squeeze past Paraguay to reach World Cup quarterfinals
After beating Paraguay 1-0, France will face Morocco for a place in the semifinals.
5 Jul, 2026
Ghana ‘need more experience’ after World Cup exit
Egypt in history-making World Cup win over Australia to reach round of 16
Cabo Verde vs Argentina: Greatest upset in World Cup history in the making?
Belgium knock Senegal out of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Harry Kane’s two goals for England knock DRC out of 2026 World Cup
30 Jun, 2026
Côte d’Ivoire eliminated from World Cup by Norway
Norway’s Erling Haaland scored four minutes from time to earn a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday and set up a meeting with Brazil.
29 Jun, 2026
Brazil overcome Japan’s resilience to progress to World Cup round of 16
Brazil clinched a late 2-1 victory against Japan to advance to the round of 16 from the round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium in the United States.
29 Jun, 2026
South Africa are out of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Stephen Eustaquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage to give Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in a round of 32 match on Sunday in Inglewood, California.
29 Jun, 2026
CAF president Motsepe hails African World Cup successes
Africa football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday that hard work and investment in youth, coaching, and infrastructure had paid off at the 2026 World Cup.
28 Jun, 2026
Ghana coach Queiroz says value of 48-team World Cup debatable
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has said it is debatable as to whether the expanded 48-team World Cup has enhanced the tournament.
28 Jun, 2026
Africa announces its football credentials after 90% of teams progress at world cup
Cabo Verde have captured the imagination and secured a World Cup showdown with Lionel Messi’s Argentina, but they are just part of a success story for African football as the group stages come to a close.
28 Jun, 2026
Africa sends nine teams into FIFA World Cup knockouts: who are they?
Tunisia is the only team from the continent to exit after group stage.
28 Jun, 2026
Ghana lose to Croatia 2-1 after sealing knockout spot
Ghana, who finished third in the group, were already assured of qualification and will meet the winners of Group K, Portugal or Colombia, on Friday in Kansas City.
27 Jun, 2026
Algeria face Austria after ‘Disgrace of Gijon’ scarred 1982 FIFA World Cup
Decades after Austria and West Germany’s infamous 1982 match ended Algeria’s World Cup run, Algeria faces Austria again with qualification at stake.
27 Jun, 2026
Coach Bubista hails Cabo Verde’s ‘fearless’ team after reaching World Cup knockouts
“Work gives a person dignity,” Bubista says after Cabo Verde qualified for the World Cup round of 32.
