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…
Substitute Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute as Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0 in Philadelphia, ending Ecuador’s 19-match unbeaten run and taking a significant step towards a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage. PHILADELPHIA, United States…
Qatar earned their first-ever FIFA World Cup point with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland. Nukunya analyses what the historic result means for Group B, Switzerland's prospects, Canada's opportunity and Qatar's growing belief.
Ghana government protests Canada decision as Thomas Partey misses World Cup opener The Ghanaian government has strongly criticised Canada’s decision to deny entry to midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the Black Stars’ opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup,…
England's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been disrupted after boots, footballs and training equipment were stolen while being transported to the team's base in Kansas City before their opening match against Croatia.
The United States began the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Yet the bigger story may not be the scoreline itself. It is whether American football has finally matured from a developing project into a…
Canada secured the first FIFA World Cup point in the nation’s history after substitute Cyle Larin scored a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, giving the tournament co-hosts renewed hope of reaching the knockout…
Ghana is seeking a review of Canada's decision to deny Thomas Partey entry for the Black Stars' opening World Cup match, triggering diplomatic and sporting debate.
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 Africa's World Cup defeat to Mexico sparked a broader debate across Africa about migration, xenophobia and the meaning of continental solidarity.
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.
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.
