World Cup 2026: Iran and Egypt oppose planned demonstrations ahead of Seattle clash
Iran have asked FIFA to intervene over planned demonstrations surrounding their upcoming match against Egypt, raising uncertainty over a fixture...
Football Officials
Cameroon’s World Cup absence raises questions over FECAFOOT’s future
Cameroon’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reignited debate over the direction of football in the country, with...
World Cup 2026: FIFA selects Ilgiz Tantashev to referee Algeria against Austria
FIFA has appointed Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev to officiate Algeria’s crucial final Group J match against Austria, with both nations...
World Cup 2026: Michael Oliver appointed referee for Norway-France clash
English referee Michael Oliver has been selected by FIFA to officiate the decisive World Cup 2026 Group I encounter between...
World Cup 2026: Ismail Elfath appointed referee for Spain vs Uruguay showdown
FIFA has selected American referee Ismail Elfath to take charge of the important World Cup 2026 group-stage meeting between Spain...
World Cup 2026: Mexican referee César Ramos to oversee Scotland vs Brazil
Mexican referee César Ramos will take charge of Scotland’s Group C meeting with Brazil on Wednesday, a match that will...
World Cup 2026: Danny Makkelie appointed referee for Morocco’s Haiti clash
Dutch referee Danny Makkelie has been selected by FIFA to officiate Morocco’s final Group C match against Haiti at the...
Tunisian clubs call for federation leadership to step down
Pressure is mounting on the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) after two domestic clubs publicly called for the departure of the...
World Cup 2026: Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro criticises FIFA over tournament costs
Paraguay head coach Gustavo Alfaro has launched a fresh criticism of FIFA, arguing that the rising costs associated with attending...
World Cup 2026: Morocco’s Fouzi Lekjaa ‘helped secure Renard’s Tunisia appointment’
Moroccan football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa reportedly played a crucial part in persuading French coach Hervé Renard to take charge...
World Cup 2026: Hervé Renard reportedly uncertain over Tunisia future amid federation concerns
Hervé Renard is reportedly having doubts about a long-term future with Tunisia after being taken aback by the internal workings...
World Cup 2026: Pape Thiaw adds video analyst Abdoulaye Seck to Senegal setup
Senegal have reinforced their technical team at the 2026 World Cup with the appointment of video analyst El Hadji Abdoulaye...
World Cup 2026: FIFA reportedly acknowledges VAR error after Algeria’s complaint
FIFA has reportedly responded to the Algerian Football Federation’s complaint over the refereeing of Algeria’s 3-0 defeat to Argentina in...
Benin international Olivier Verdon suspended from national team duties for six months
Benin international Olivier Verdon has been suspended from all national team activities for six months after disciplinary action was taken...
World Cup 2026: Algeria FA files complaint to FIFA over refereeing decisions in Argentina defeat
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has reportedly submitted a complaint to FIFA over refereeing decisions made during Algeria’s 3-0 defeat...
World Cup 2026: Roger Milla praises Africa’s progress despite mixed opening results
Roger Milla believes African teams have shown encouraging signs at the 2026 World Cup despite a mixed opening round of...
World Cup 2026: Wayne Rooney says Senegal’s Nicolas Jackson has ‘a lot to play for’
Nicolas Jackson has been backed by Wayne Rooney to make a significant impact at the 2026 World Cup, with the...
World Cup 2026: Roy Keane backs Morocco to go far after praising their quality and energy
Roy Keane believes Morocco have the qualities needed to make a strong run at the World Cup 2026 after praising...
World Cup 2026: Juan Gabriel Benítez appointed referee for Germany vs Ivory Coast clash
Paraguayan referee Juan Gabriel Benítez will take charge of the World Cup 2026 Group E meeting between Germany and Ivory...
World Cup 2026: Michael Oliver to referee Netherlands vs Sweden clash
Michael Oliver will take charge of the Netherlands’ meeting with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup after FIFA confirmed the...