World Cup 2026: Istvan Kovacs appointed to officiate Tunisia’s crucial clash with Japan
Tunisia’s decisive World Cup meeting with Japan will be officiated by Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs after FIFA confirmed the appointment...
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World Cup 2026: Questions grow over Petkovic contract extension after Algeria defeat
Algeria’s heavy defeat to Argentina in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup has intensified debate over the timing...
World Cup 2026: Elvis Noupoue gives Cameroon representation on football’s biggest stage
Cameroonian referee Elvis Noupoue will represent his country at the 2026 World Cup when he takes up his role in...
World Cup 2026: Lille president backs Ayyoub Bouaddi after impressive Morocco display
Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi’s impressive World Cup debut against Brazil has earned praise from Lille president Olivier Létang, who insists...
World Cup 2026: England alarm as Thomas Tuchel’s ‘1/10’ referee handed Croatia showdown
England’s World Cup clash against Croatia comes with an intriguing subplot after FIFA appointed the referee once branded ‘absolutely terrible’...
World Cup 2026: FIFA explains Swiss penalty controversy after Qatar draw
FIFA has issued an official clarification following controversy surrounding the penalty awarded to Switzerland during its 1-1 draw with Qatar...
World Cup 2026: Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed appointed for Germany-Curaçao clash
Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed has been selected to officiate Germany’s opening Group E match against Curaçao at the 2026 World...
World Cup 2026: Egyptian referee Amin Omar earns global recognition after standout performance
Egyptian referee Amin Omar has emerged as one of the most talked-about officials at the 2026 World Cup after overseeing...
Paul Bassène handed five-game ban after controversial celebration
RS Berkane striker Paul Valère Bassène has been handed a five-match suspension and fined 300,000 dirhams following a disciplinary ruling...
Congo Cup draw rescheduled as DCMP secures place among participating clubs
The draw for the 2026 Congo Cup will now take place on Saturday, 13 June, at the headquarters of the...
Algeria FA confirms Ali Moucer and Amine Ghimouz will remain in post
Ali Moucer will remain in his role as Algeria’s national technical director (DTN), alongside national U-17 coach Amine Ghimouz, after...
World Cup 2026: Morocco dismiss Youssef En-Nesyri replacement rumours after Ezzalzouli injury
Morocco have moved to dismiss speculation that Youssef En-Nesyri could be called up to replace injured winger Abdessamad Ezzalzouli ahead...
Lucas Ribeiro’s proposed Al-Ittihad move remains on hold amid FIFA dispute
Lucas Ribeiro’s hopes of securing a move to Libyan side Al-Ittihad remain uncertain as the player continues to await a...
World Cup 2026: Historic role for Jérôme Brisard as FIFA names VAR official for opener
French referee Jérôme Brisard has been selected as the video assistant referee for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA...
Powerful coaching reform: FAF restricts Ligue 1 Mobilis roles to Pro licence holders
Algeria’s Football Federation (FAF) has approved sweeping changes to coaching regulations in Ligue 1 Mobilis, announcing that only coaches holding...
Algeria’s FAF tightens coaching requirements for Ligue 1 Mobilis
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has approved a series of major reforms aimed at raising coaching standards in Ligue 1...
World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan reportedly denied entry to United States
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has reportedly been denied entry to the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup,...
Nasser Larguet bids farewell to Saudi Arabia following four-year tenure
Moroccan coach Nasser Larguet has announced his departure as Technical Director of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, bringing to an...
Algeria: MCA fans deliver strong message to FAF and LFP during championship celebrations
MC Alger’s celebrations after winning a third consecutive Ligue 1 Mobilis title took on a wider significance on Friday night...
Somali referee Omar Artan faces visa delay ahead of World Cup 2026 seminar
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan remains unable to join preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a prolonged visa...