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Ghana has released over GH¢76 million to support the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, covering preparations and outstanding qualification bonuses.
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's opening World Cup match after Canadian authorities refused his entry visa, dealing a major blow to the Black Stars.
South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1, showcasing the depth and tactical maturity that could make them one of Group A's surprise contenders.
Weeks after missing the FIFA World Cup, Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup in a major boost for African football.
Ghana’s Embassy in Washington says it has not yet received tickets allocated for distribution to Ghanaian supporters in the United States but will announce allocation procedures once they become available. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ghana’s Embassy in Washington has announced that…
Co-hosts Mexico opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over South Africa at a packed Estadio Azteca, as goals from Julian Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez secured three points in a Group A match overshadowed by three red…
Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-1 in Leiria as Francisco Conceição scored a late winner. Akor Adams impressed for the Super Eagles in an encouraging performance.
Omar Artan’s exclusion from the 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a personal setback. It exposes the limits of FIFA’s authority when national borders, immigration policy and global sport collide.
Anthony Gordon strengthened his case for a starting place as England completed their World Cup preparations with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Orlando.
Omar Artan was on the verge of becoming the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup before US authorities denied him entry. The decision has sparked international debate and ended a landmark moment for Somali football.
Senegal’s final World Cup warm-up ended in frustration as the Lions of Teranga were held to a goalless draw by Saudi Arabia and finished with 10 men after Nicolas Jackson’s late dismissal. SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Senegal‘s final match before the…
Iran’s football federation says tickets allocated to its supporters for the country’s World Cup group-stage matches have been withdrawn less than a week before the tournament begins. The dispute adds to growing concerns over visas, access and participation ahead of…
Michael Olise underlined his growing importance to France’s World Cup ambitions with a hat-trick in a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland, while Patrick Kelly’s goal ensured the visitors left Lille with plenty of encouragement despite defeat. LILLE, France — Michael…
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the first Somali referee selected to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, has reportedly been denied entry to the United States just days before the start of the 2026 tournament, raising fresh questions about visa restrictions, sporting…
As the FIFA World Cup begins across the United States, Canada and Mexico, growing concerns over US visa restrictions, travel barriers and entry denials are casting a shadow over what FIFA has billed as the largest tournament in football history.…
ODENSE, Denmark, June 7 – Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during an international friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, prompting the match to be abandoned. The 34-year-old appeared to clutch his…
