On paper, few World Cup knockout ties have looked as one-sided as Argentina against Cape Verde. The reigning world champions...
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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...
On Friday night in Miami, football’s global hierarchy will be stretched to its limits. On one side stands Argentina, reigning...
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...
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...
World Cup 2026: Lionel Scaloni fires Argentina warning over giant-killers Cape Verde
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has dismissed any suggestion that his side will take Cape Verde lightly, insisting the reigning...
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...
World Cup 2026: Carlos Queiroz brushes off Colombia exit as Black Stars boss plots knockout upset
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has played down renewed scrutiny over his departure from Colombia, insisting his focus is firmly...
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...
World Cup 2026: Romelu Lukaku reveals mental struggle behind Belgium’s dramatic penalty decision
Romelu Lukaku has revealed he stepped aside for Belgium’s decisive penalty against Senegal because he is still battling mentally through...
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: Lionel Scaloni set to reach 100-match milestone as Argentina face Cape Verde
Lionel Scaloni will oversee his 100th match as Argentina head coach when the reigning world champions face Cape Verde in...
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...
World Cup 2026: Johan Manzambi sets historic World Cup record as Switzerland beat Algeria
Johan Manzambi became the youngest player since 1966 to be directly involved in five or more goals at a FIFA...
World Cup 2026: DR Congo star Yoane Wissa proud despite elimination
DR Congo international Yoane Wissa has reflected with pride rather than disappointment following his outfit elimination from the 2026 FIFA...
World Cup Day 23 What to Watch – Ghana, Argentina and Egypt chase round of 16 dreams
The final day of the Round of 32 arrives with three compelling fixtures across North America. Ghana carry Africa’s hopes...
CAF salutes Riyad Mahrez as Algeria captain brings international career to a close
The Confederation of African Football has paid a heartfelt tribute to Riyad Mahrez following his retirement from international football. Mahrez,...