World Cup 2026: Marcel Desailly backs France for glory, tips Portugal as dark horse
Former France captain Marcel Desailly believes Les Bleus have the quality to challenge for World Cup glory but has tipped...
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World Cup 2026: Tuchel issues Bukayo Saka fitness warning as England manage star carefully
England manager Thomas Tuchel has moved to temper expectations around Bukayo Saka’s fitness, insisting the Arsenal winger must be carefully...
World Cup 2026: Barcelona alarmed over Lamine Yamal ahead of Spain opener against Cape Verde
Barcelona are growing increasingly concerned about the condition of Lamine Yamal as Spain prepare for the World Cup, with the...
Carlos Baleba tells Manchester United stars he is ready for Old Trafford switch
Manchester United’s summer transfer plans have taken a fresh twist after Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba reportedly made direct contact with...
World Cup 2026: DR Congo rocked as Chile seal late win in disrupted warm-up friendly
A disrupted World Cup preparation for the Democratic Republic of Congo ended in further frustration on Tuesday night after a...
World Cup 2026: Eric Chelle tips Portugal for glory ahead of Super Eagles showdown
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has identified Portugal as one of the leading contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
England captain Harry Kane believes the 2026 FIFA World Cup presents the Three Lions with their greatest opportunity yet to...
Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has thrown his support behind Besiktas teammates Jota Silva and Tiago Djaló after the Portuguese pair...
World Cup 2026 ticket crisis: 180,000 seats dumped as empty stadium fears grow
Just days before the curtain rises on the biggest World Cup in football history, FIFA is confronting a growing ticketing...
The exclusion of Omar Artan from the United States ahead of the World Cup has triggered calls for football’s global...
Alex Iwobi and father grateful for Nigeria opportunity ahead of milestone game
On the eve of a career-defining achievement, Alex Iwobi took a moment to acknowledge those who have walked every step...
World Cup 2026: Moroccan fans turn New Jersey into Rabat in Atlas Lions friendly with Norway
Morocco’s Atlas Lions may be operating thousands of miles away from North Africa, but their fiercely loyal supporters ensured they...
‘Terribly backward’ – Hillary Clinton condemns US after Omar Artan World Cup 2026 visa rejection
The United States government has denied entry to history-making Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan ahead of the 2026 FIFA World...
Ghana’s opening match against Panama in Toronto on June 17 will carry more than competitive significance. It will also spotlight...
World Cup 2026: USA have a problem with my country Somalia – ‘Heartbroken’ Omar Artan
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has attributed the decision that ended his 2026 FIFA World Cup dream to problems between...
World Cup 2026: ‘We’ll need a Michael Olise at that level’ – Deschamps lays down challenge
Michael Olise delivered the perfect response ahead of the World Cup, but France coach Didier Deschamps has already challenged the...
Transfer battle brewing as Premier League clubs and Dortmund chase Ismaelo Ganiou
Premier League clubs and Borussia Dortmund are closely monitoring the progress of French-Ghanaian defender Ismaëlo Ganiou after the 21-year-old enjoyed...
World Cup 2026: England defender Djed Spence to play with protective mask
England defender Djed Spence will head into the World Cup carrying a visible reminder of a recent setback, after confirming...
World Cup 2026: Iran hits out at FIFA after fans left stranded by ticket reversal
Iran’s preparations for the World Cup have been overshadowed by an eleventh-hour dispute after the country’s football federation revealed on...
William Osula: I hope I can become important for Denmark
William Osula’s rise over the past year has gathered remarkable momentum, and the Newcastle United forward is now setting his...