Dutch FA condemns racist abuse after World Cup exit
The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has strongly condemned the online racist abuse directed at Netherlands players following their painful elimination...
Month: June 2026
World Cup: Haaland fires Norway past Ivory Coast to set up Brazil showdown
Erling Haaland struck a late winner as Norway edged out Ivory Coast 2-1 to book their place in the Round...
Cape Verde coach Bubista fires warning ahead of Argentina World Cup clash
Cape Verde head coach Bubista says his side have already proved that “nothing is impossible” as they prepare for a...
Morocco knock out Netherlands, set up Canada clash in World Cup Round of 16
Morocco booked their place in the FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties...
‘No One Can Stop Us’ – Morocco coach Ouabhi backs Atlas Lions for World Cup glory
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouabhi has expressed confidence that Atlas Lions have the quality and belief to make another historic...
BUA Group dismisses reports of ₦1.5bn Kano Pillars takeover bid
BUA Group has dismissed reports claiming its Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, submitted a $1.1 million (over ₦ 1.5 billion) bid...
Paraguay knock Germany out of FIFA 2026 World Cup
Paraguay pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, knocking four-time champions Germany out on...
World Cup: Brazil survive Japan scare to reach Round of 16
Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time winner as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in Houston and book their...
Lionel Messi rewrites World Cup record books
Lionel Messi etched his name even deeper into FIFA World Cup history by becoming the first player ever to score...
Man City appoint Enzo Maresca as Guardiola’s successor
Manchester City have appointed Enzo Maresca as their new head coach after agreeing a compensation package worth more than £17...
Hugo Broos backs African nation to win the FIFA World Cup
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has tipped an African country to eventually win the FIFA World Cup, noting that...
World Cup 2026: Canada eliminate South Africa to secure round of 16 berth
Co-hosts Canada became the first team to book a place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA 2026 World...
African teams rewrite World Cup history with record nine in last 32
African football has reached an unprecedented milestone at the FIFA 2026 World Cup, with nine of the continent’s 10 representatives...
Cape Verde make World Cup history as smallest nation to reach knockout stage
Cape Verde have written one of the greatest underdog stories in FIFA World Cup history, becoming the smallest nation by...
The Numbers: 10 stats that defined FIFA 2026 World Cup group stage
The FIFA 2026 World Cup group stage delivered drama, records and unforgettable moments across 72 matches, setting the stage for...
Full list of 32 countries qualified for FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 32
The group stage of the expanded 48-team FIFA 2026 World Cup has concluded, with the 32 teams that will compete...
Ghana guaranteed $13.5m windfall after World Cup Round of 32 qualification
Four-time African champions Ghana have secured at least $13.5 million in FIFA prize money after qualifying for the Round of...
World Cup: Egypt sweat on Mohamed Salah’s fitness ahead of Australia clash
Egypt have been handed a major injury concern ahead of their FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 32 clash against...
Ecuador declares national holiday after historic World Cup win over Germany
Ecuador erupted in celebration after stunning Germany 2-1 at New Jersey Stadium, with President Daniel Noboa declaring a nationwide holiday...
Full List: Six African countries qualify for FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 32
African teams continue to make their mark at the FIFA 2026 World Cup, with six countries already securing places in...
World Cup: Algeria eye historic revenge against Austria in decisive Group J showdown
The Desert Foxes of Algeria have been handed a golden opportunity to rewrite football history as they prepare to face...
Teen Revolution: Africa’s brightest youngsters set to ignite the Premier League
Every Premier League season brings fresh excitement, and the 2026/27 campaign could usher in a new generation of African teenage...
Dembele hat-trick seals France perfect World Cup campaign
Ousmane Dembele scored the first hat-trick of his international career as France thrashed Norway 4-1 on Friday to complete a...
Usyk vacates heavyweight world titles amid retirement fears
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has vacated his WBC, WBA, IBF and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles but insists he is...
Yamal’s return sparks Spain to 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia
Reigning European champions Spain comprehensively reignited their FIFA 2026 World Cup campaign, dispatching Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, inspired by...
World Cup: Senegal thrash Iraq 5-0 to keep round of 32 hopes alive
Senegal reignited their FIFA 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over Iraq at Toronto Stadium, keeping their...
Zico sends Brazil warning ahead of high-stake World Cup clash with Japan
Brazil legend Zico has warned the Seleção not to underestimate Japan ahead of their FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of...
Bielsa tags Uruguay’s World Cup clash with Spain a ‘final’
Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa has described Friday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash against Spain as a “final”,...
Ecuador, Ivory Coast reach World Cup round of 32 as Germany’s hopes fade
Ecuador and Ivory Coast booked their places in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Thursday, while Germany’s...
World Cup: FIFA introduces new yellow card rule to reduce player suspensions
World football governing body FIFA has introduced a new yellow card amnesty rule for the 2026 World Cup, reducing the...
Broos slams critics after South Africa’s historic World Cup knockout feat
South Africa coach Hugo Broos hailed his side’s outstanding achievement after Bafana Bafana defeated South Korea 1-0 to reach the...
Full List: Teams that have qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32
As the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 nears its conclusion, we take a look at 13 teams...
World Cup: Ancelotti hails Vinicius as Brazil crush Scotland to top Group C
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed Vinicius Junior as “one of the best players in the world” after the Real Madrid...
Lagos, Ekiti schools qualify for MILO Basketball Championship National Finals
Ado Grammar School, Ekiti State, and Davidhall International College, Lagos State, qualified for the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals...
‘We need him desperately’: Tuchel hints at Bukayo Saka return for Panama clash
England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted the Three Lions “desperately” need Bukayo Saka as they prepare for their final Group...
Lagerback warns Sweden must stay compact against Japan
Former Sweden coach Lars Lagerback has warned that Sweden must remain tactically disciplined and mentally strong ahead of their decisive...
Messi leaves door open for 2030 FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi has refused to rule out playing at the 2030 FIFA World Cup after becoming the tournament’s all-time leading...
Barcelona plan record €150m Alvarez bid
Barcelona are reportedly preparing a fresh €150 million bid for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez after an initial €100 million...
Iran cleared to enter US for crucial World Cup 2026 clash against Egypt
Iran have been granted permission to enter the United States two days before their final FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage...
World Cup 2026: Resilient Ghana hold England to frustrating goalless draw
England were left frustrated on Tuesday after Thomas Tuchel’s side were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their...
Historic Windfall: NPFL Champions to receive record N1billion prize money
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is set for a historic financial windfall following the approval of a record N1...
Galatasaray to hand Osimhen captain armband to block Man United move
Galatasaray are reportedly prepared to offer Victor Osimhen the captaincy in a bid to fend off growing interest from Manchester...
Infantino confirms Donald Trump’s attendance at World Cup 2026 final
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that United States President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA 2026 World Cup final...
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first man to score in six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo has added another milestone to his illustrious career, scoring twice in Portugal’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in...
Ashleigh Plumptre dismisses fake Facebook account over WAFCON exclusion claims
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has dismissed a social media impersonation after fraudsters used her identity to spread false claims...
