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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…
Senegal enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of Africa’s strongest teams. Their rise offers lessons in talent development, diaspora recruitment and long-term planning, but it also exposes difficult questions about who truly benefits from African football success. When…
The Ghana Federation of American Football and Ghana’s embassy in Washington, D.C., have launched a partnership aimed at strengthening diaspora engagement ahead of the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign while exploring youth development and sporting exchange opportunities. No…
A New Era at Anfield: Andoni Iraola Succeeds Arne Slot In a swift and decisive move following a season of upheaval, Liverpool Football Club officially appointed Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on June 4, 2026. The 43-year-old Spaniard…
DR Congo’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a setback after Spanish authorities cancelled a planned friendly against Chile over concerns linked to an Ebola outbreak in the central African nation. The decision highlights how public health…
A Historic Presence: Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a monumental shift in the landscape of international football. For the first time, the tournament has expanded to include 48 teams, a move that…
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan says Antoine Semenyo has become the face of Ghanaian football following a remarkable season at Manchester City. The endorsement comes as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where expectations are growing around…
Ghana was seconds away from handing Carlos Queiroz a winning start as Black Stars coach before Wales struck deep into stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw in Cardiff. While the late equaliser stung, the performance offered valuable encouragement ahead…
FIFA will introduce enhanced semi-automated offside technology at the 2026 World Cup, allowing assistant referees to receive near real-time alerts when players are clearly offside. The governing body says the changes should speed up decisions, improve player safety and reduce…
Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle to appoint former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as their next head coach, according to multiple reports. The Spaniard is expected to succeed Arne Slot at Anfield after emerging as the club’s preferred candidate.…
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has defended the inclusion of midfielder Thomas Partey in the Black Stars squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup, saying it is not his role to judge the player as legal proceedings continue in the United…
As Mexico prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, activists have launched a campaign near major football venues to draw attention to the country’s more than 130,000 officially registered missing persons, arguing that global celebrations should not overshadow a…
South Africa’s football hopes of beginning their 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations in Mexico have been disrupted after visa delays prevented part of the squad and support staff from travelling as scheduled, triggering criticism from government officials and raising concerns…
