Egypt wants World Cup ‘Pride Match’ plans cancelled as Seattle organisers stand firm
Egypt’s football authorities have demanded the cancellation of planned LGBTQ+ celebrations around their 2026 World Cup match with Iran, escalating...
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DR Congo adjusts AFCON 2025 preparations after FIFA release ruling
DR Congo’s build-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco now takes a new direction after FIFA’s release-date...
French-Nigerian winger Michael Olise tipped for major World Cup impact
Jeremie Aliadiere believes French winger Michael Olise is poised to emerge as one of the standout performers at next summer’s...
Nigeria legend Babangida charges Super Eagles to redeem image with AFCON glory after World Cup setback
Nigeria football legend Tijani Babangida says winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament can help redeem the image of...
FIFA chief faces scrutiny as watchdog challenges Infantino’s political neutrality over Trump Peace Prize
An international advocacy group has asked FIFA’s Ethics Committee to investigate its president, Gianni Infantino, over alleged breaches of political...
2026 World Cup: Ghana star Mohammed Kudus embraces England challenge
Ghana international Mohammed Kudus says he looking forward to the high-stake clash against England at the 2026 World Cup tournament....
World Cup 2026: It will be difficult for South Africa to top Group A – Hugo Broos
The head coach of South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, Hugo Broos, has admitted that his side will struggle to top Group...
2026 World Cup ‘Pride Match’ between Egypt and Iran sparks controversy over LGBTQ+ rights
A 2026 World Cup fixture designated as an LGBTQ+ ‘Pride Match’ will feature Egypt and Iran, two nations where homosexuality...
Our ultimate goal is to win every single match – South Africa’s Helman Mkhalele after World Cup draw
Assistant coach of South Africa, Helman Mkhalele says his outfit ultimate goal is to win every single game at the...
2026 World Cup: Mamadou Niang hails Senegal vs France clash as defining moment
Senegal’s former international Mamadou Niang has spoken out about the upcoming 2026 World Cup encounter with France, describing it as...
2026 World Cup: Ghana coach Otto Addo identifies England as group favorites
Ghana’s national team coach, Otto Addo, has highlighted England as the favorites to top Group L in the 2026 FIFA...
2026 World Cup: Rudi Garcia welcomes Egypt showdown and reunion with Mohamed Salah
Belgium will face Egypt, Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup, and national team coach Rudi Garcia already...
I want to score the first goal at 2026 World Cup – South Africa midfielder Mohau Nkota
South Africa midfielder Mohau Nkota has set sights on scoring the first goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament,...
2026 World Cup: Ivory Coast eyes success despite challenging group
Ivory Coast will return to the World Cup stage in 2026 with a challenging yet navigable path. The Elephants have...
South Africa coach Hugo Broos backs Bafana Bafana to compete in tough World Cup group
Head coach of South Africa Hugo Broos has reacted to the 2026 World Cup draw, insisting the Bafana Bafana are...
Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams backs South Africa to excel at 2026 World Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has backed South Africa to make a good account of themselves at the upcoming 2026...
2026 World Cup: Haiti step up preparations with close focus on Morocco at AFCON 2025
Haiti have wasted no time mapping out their preparations for the 2026 World Cup after being drawn into a demanding...
South Africa Keeper Ronwen Williams excited to face Mexico in World Cup opener
South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is excited to face Mexico in the 2026 World Cup opening game at the iconic...
2026 World Cup: Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan backs Black Stars to navigate challenging group
Asamoah Gyan believes Ghana have the quality and mentality to progress from their 2026 World Cup group despite acknowledging the...
World Cup 2026: Strong Ghana will give Croatia a tough match – Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic is bracing for a challenging encounter against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The...