World Cup 2026: Extreme weather could present major challenge
The 2026 World Cup could face significant disruptions from extreme weather conditions, with thunderstorms and lightning among the factors that...
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World Cup 2026: Morocco reach historic 7th place in FIFA rankings ahead of tournament
Morocco have climbed to seventh place in the FIFA world rankings, marking another significant milestone in the national team’s rise...
FEATURE: Humble, powerful, ready – Semenyo returns to where World Cup rise began
It was the training ground moment that showed Antoine Semenyo was ready to take a breakthrough step in his career....
FEATURE: Cape Verde, a small country dreaming big ahead of World Cup
Silveria Nedio beamed as she watched young footballers from the soccer school she is in charge of battling on the...
FEATURE: World Cup 2026: How Morocco became a football powerhouse
In a couple of decades, Morocco went from being regularly eliminated in the group stages of the Africa Cup of...
FEATURE: Football greats who never played at a World Cup
Italy’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup means that Gianluigi Donnarumma misses out on the global showpiece yet...
FEATURE: Tracing the highs and lows of Arab Nations at the World Cup
A compelling new book titled “Yalla! The Fluctuating History of Arab National Teams in the World Cup” by Ali Khaled...
FEATURE: What are Hakim Ziyech’s chances of returning to Morocco’s squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup?
In the winter of 2022, Hakim Ziyech was not merely a gifted winger in the Moroccan national setup; he stood...