World Cup 2026: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha chooses Messi over Ronaldo before Argentina clash
Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Diaz, widely known as Vozinha, has stirred debate ahead of his side’s World Cup clash against...
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World Cup 2026: Islam Slimani launches fierce criticism of Algeria’s lack of identity under Petkovic
Algeria’s all-time leading goalscorer, Islam Slimani, delivered a brutally honest assessment of the Desert Foxes following their 2-0 Round of...
World Cup 2026: Messi ready for extra time against Cape Verde, says Argentina boss Scaloni
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has warned against underestimating Cape Verde ahead of their Round of 16 clash at the 2026...
World Cup 2026: Canada vs Morocco – Match details and kick-off time
Morocco will continue their quest for another historic FIFA World Cup run when they face Canada in the Round of...
World Cup 2026: Egypt legend Ahmed Fathi tips Morocco to reach final
Egypt legend Ahmed Fathi has backed Morocco to reach the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the Atlas...
Forward Brandon Thomas-Asante targets World Cup glory with Ghana
Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Black Stars are...
World Cup 2026: Rabah Madjer blasts Vladimir Petkovic after Algeria’s exit
Algeria legend Rabah Madjer has heavily criticised coach Vladimir Petkovic following the Desert Foxes’ disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA...
At least eight Tunisia players tested positive for a banned substance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to reports...
World Cup 2026: Pape Thiaw refuses to resign after Senegal’s elimination by Belgium
Pape Thiaw has confirmed he will remain in charge of Senegal despite their exit from the 2026 World Cup, insisting...
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde ready for ‘match of our lives’ against Argentina – Bubista
Cape Verde head coach Bubista says his side will embrace what he described as the “match of our lives” when...
Habib Beye emerges as contender to replace Senegal coach Pape Thiaw
Former Rennes and Olympique Marseille manager Habib Beye has emerged as one of the leading candidates to succeed Pape Thiaw...
Pressure grows on Senegal coach Pape Thiaw to leave role after World Cup exit
Pressure is intensifying on Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw, with growing calls for him to step down following the Teranga...
Sekhukhune United appoint Cedric Kaze as new head coach
South African Premiership side Sekhukhune United have confirmed the appointment of Cedric Kaze as their new head coach, ushering in...
World Cup 2026: Jaouen Hadjam calls for progress after Algeria’s defeat to Switzerland
Jaouen Hadjam has urged Algeria to learn from their 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup, insisting the...
FEATURE: What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final
As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the referees. This...
FEATURE: First Afcon, now World Cup – Senegal trapped in ‘football hell’
In the city famous for giving us rock legends Nirvana, Senegal contrived a way to slip from a blissful state...
FEATURE: The World Cup’s free agents looking for their next move
The World Cup is getting interesting. The tournament is now well into the knockout stages, the path to the final...
World Cup 2026: Heartbroken Aissa Mandi admits Algeria “lacked efficiency” after Swiss defeat
Algeria defender Aissa Mandi did not hide his pain following the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the Round...
World Cup 2026: Egypt angered after police incident involving young fan in Dallas
Egypt’s preparations for their World Cup knockout match were briefly overshadowed after a police officer intervened during a young fan’s...
Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic has called on supporters to focus on the positives despite the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat...