World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast make history with opening-day win over Ecuador
Ivory Coast have written a new chapter in their football history after edging Ecuador 1–0 in their opening match of...
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Two South African internationals, Themba Zwane and Sphephelo Sithole, will both miss their country’s next World Cup group fixture against...
Egypt will enter their World Cup opener against Belgium without the seven stars on their jersey that previously celebrated their...
World Cup 2026: Senegal barred from wearing AFCON star on jersey ahead of opener against France
Senegal’s national team will not be allowed to feature the Africa Cup of Nations star on their jerseys at the...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast become first African nation to win opening match
Ivory Coast became the first African country to win its opening match at the 2026 World Cup, making an encouraging...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast 1-0 Ecuador Player Ratings
Ivory Coast made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador...
Romário praises Morocco after Brazil held in World Cup opener: “They were the better team”
Brazil legend Romário has sparked debate across football circles after delivering a candid assessment of his country’s 1-1 draw against...
World Cup 2026: Mohamed Aboutrika hails Morocco’s collective identity after Brazil draw
Former Egypt striker Mohamed Aboutrika has praised Morocco’s cohesion and tactical discipline following their 1-1 draw with Brazil in their...
Fouzi Lekjaa defends AFCON final handling, rejects allegations of misconduct
Fouzi Lekjaa has offered a forceful defence of Morocco’s organisation of a past Africa Cup of Nations final, addressing long-standing...
Lamine Yamal told me he wants to play for Spain over Morocco – Fouzi Lekjaa
The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa, has stirred fresh debate on national allegiance in international football...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast stun Ecuador with Amad Diallo’s late winner
Ivory Coast made a dream return to the World Cup stage as Amad Diallo’s 90th‑minute strike sealed a dramatic 1–0...
World Cup 2026: Amad Diallo scores on debut as Ivory Coast star makes instant impact
Amad Diallo marked his World Cup debut with a goal for Ivory Coast, delivering a memorable moment for the Elephants...
Morocco accepted WAFCON 2026 hosting rights over lack of interest from other nations – Fouzi Lekjaa
Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has revealed that his country agreed to host the expanded 2026 Women’s Africa Cup...
Lekjaa dismisses claims of Moroccan influence in CAF, defends country’s football record
Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has strongly rejected claims that Morocco enjoys undue influence within the Confederation of African...
Morocco was denied hosting rights of 2010 World Cup – Fouzi Lekjaa
Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has reignited debate over the controversial race to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup,...
LIVE UPDATES: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador World Cup 2026
Refresh this page regularly for live match updates, goals, substitutions, VAR decisions, half-time analysis, full-time reaction and player ratings from...
Kylian Mbappe praises Nasser Al Khelaifi despite legal battle
Kylian Mbappe has struck a conciliatory tone towards Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al Khelaifi, even after winning a major legal...
World Cup 2026: Netherlands and Japan share thrilling four-goal draw in Group F opener
The Netherlands and Japan began their 2026 World Cup campaigns with an entertaining 2-2 draw on Sunday, as a dramatic...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast and Ecuador reveal starting line-ups for crucial Group E opener
Ivory Coast and Ecuador have confirmed their starting line-ups ahead of their opening Group E match at the 2026 World...
World Cup 2026: Spain youngster Lamine Yamal declared fit for Cape Verde clash
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente says teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is in excellent condition ahead of their 2026...