World Cup 2026: Ismail Elfath appointed referee for Brazil vs Norway last-16 clash
FIFA has appointed American referee Ismail Elfath to officiate Sunday’s 2026 World Cup Round of 16 meeting between Brazil and...
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Spanish press hail Morocco’s Ismael Saibari as breakout star
Moroccan international Ismael Saibari has emerged as one of the standout performers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the...
France regret Ayyoub Bouaddi switch to Morocco, says Hubert Fournier
The French Football Federation has acknowledged that Ayyoub Bouaddi’s decision to represent Morocco is a “significant loss” for France, with...
World Cup 2026: Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed appointed for Mexico vs England clash
Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed has been appointed by FIFA for the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico...
Algeria: FAF considers parting ways with Vladimir Petković after World Cup 2026 exit
Algeria head coach Vladimir Petković is facing an uncertain future after the national team’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World...
World Cup 2026: Juan Pablo Sorín praises France’s attack ahead of Paraguay showdown
Former Argentina captain Juan Pablo Sorín has described France as one of the strongest teams at the 2026 FIFA World...
Tunisian Ligue 1 confirms transfer window dates for 2026-2027 season
The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has confirmed the official dates for both the summer and winter transfer windows ahead of...
2026 World Cup: FIFA defends Moroccan referee Jalal Jiyed over disallowed Germany goal
FIFA has defended Moroccan referee Jalal Jiyed after his controversial decision to disallow Germany’s late goal against Paraguay in the...
Ivory Coast’s World Cup exit has been followed by anger from national legend Didier Drogba, who criticised the refereeing after...
World Cup 2026: Royal Air Maroc launches special flights for Morocco fans ahead of Canada clash
Royal Air Maroc has announced a special flight programme to transport thousands of Morocco supporters to Houston after the Atlas...
World Cup 2026: Fouzi Lekjaa carried by Morocco stars after thrilling Netherlands triumph
Morocco’s players carried federation president Fouzi Lekjaa during emotional celebrations after the Atlas Lions secured qualification with a dramatic penalty...
World Cup 2026: FIFA keeps existing penalty shootout rules after rethinking proposed change
FIFA has decided against introducing a major change to penalty shootout procedures during the 2026 World Cup after discussions over...
World Cup 2026: Riyad Mahrez’s Man of the Match award highlights FIFA’s inclusive approach
Riyad Mahrez’s outstanding display against Austria earned him FIFA’s Man of the Match award, but it was the trophy itself...
Algerian referees Ghada Mahat and Asma Ferial Wahab have been selected by FIFA to officiate at the 2026 FIFA U-17...
World Cup 2026: André Onana congratulates Ivory Coast before questioning Cameroon’s exit
André Onana congratulated Ivory Coast after their qualification for the knockout stage but then appeared to question the reasons behind...
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...
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...