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Bafana Bafana secured a landmark place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after defeating South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey, becoming the first South African team to reach the knockout stage since the country hosted the tournament in 2010.…
Group L Team P W D L F A GD Pts Form 1 ENEngland 2 1 1 0 4 2 2 4 WD 2 GHGhana 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 4 WD 3 HRCroatia 2 1 0 1…
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway secured a 3-2 victory over Senegal and became the second team from Group I to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage. Senegal must now beat Iraq and rely on other results to keep…
Kylian Mbappé scored twice on his 100th appearance for France as Les Bleus defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage. The victory leaves France among the tournament favourites and increases…
Paraguay held on with 10 men for an entire half to defeat Türkiye 1-0 in California, eliminating the European side from the FIFA World Cup 2026 and reviving South American hopes of reaching the knockout stage. SANTA CLARA, California —…
Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, as Germany came from behind to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto and become the first team to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage. TORONTO, Canada…
Ismael Saibari’s early strike gave Morocco a crucial 1-0 victory over Scotland at the FIFA World Cup, strengthening the Atlas Lions’ hopes of reaching the knockout stage and providing fresh evidence of Africa’s growing influence in global football. BOSTON, United…
A French appeals court has confirmed that Morocco captain and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial over a rape allegation dating to 2023. Hakimi denies the accusation, and no trial date has yet been announced. PARIS, France —…
England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia moved the Three Lions to the top of Group L on goal difference, setting up a potentially decisive meeting with Ghana. While Thomas Tuchel’s side showcased attacking quality, the match also revealed weaknesses the Black…
Twenty-year-old Caleb Yirenkyi scored deep into stoppage time as Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in Toronto. The victory gives the Black Stars an early advantage in Group L and introduces one of Ghana’s brightest young midfield prospects to the global stage.…
Ghana’s efforts to secure Thomas Partey’s participation in its opening FIFA World Cup match have failed after a Canadian court upheld a visa refusal, leaving the Black Stars without one of their most experienced players. ACCRA, Ghana — Thomas Partey…
Otto Addo focuses on discipline and defensive structure as Black Stars faces tough Group L challenge Ghana’s national football team has stepped up preparations ahead of its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with head coach Otto Addo…
Iran recovered from behind on two occasions to secure a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their FIFA World Cup opener, denying the Oceania side a historic first victory on football’s biggest stage and leaving Group G finely balanced. LOS…
Egypt came within 24 minutes of securing the country’s first-ever FIFA World Cup victory before Belgium fought back to earn a 1-1 draw in Seattle. The result extended Egypt’s 92-year wait for a World Cup win but reinforced the growing…
World Cup debutants Cape Verde earned a historic point after holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta. The result transformed Group H, highlighted the growing strength of African football and handed the tournament one of its first…
A Tale of Two Nations: The Historical Context of Group E The opening of Group E in the 2026 World Cup presented one of the most stark contrasts in the history of international football. On one side stood Germany, a…
