Benni McCarthy joins BBC Sport pundit team for expanded 2026 World Cup coverage
South African football legend Benni McCarthy has been confirmed as part of BBC Sport’s broadcast team for the 2026 FIFA...
Benni McCarthy joins BBC Sport pundit team for expanded 2026 World Cup coverage
South African football legend Benni McCarthy has been confirmed as part of BBC Sport’s broadcast team for the 2026 FIFA...
DR Congo name experienced squad for historic 2026 World Cup return
DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre has named a largely unchanged 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, recalling Congolese midfielder...
Amine Adli confident Morocco can shine at 2026 World Cup
Amine Adli has spoken of his strong belief in Morocco’s chances at the 2026 World Cup, insisting the national team...
Cape Verde unveil squad for historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign
Cape Verde have officially unveiled their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the Blue Sharks prepare for a...
Ivory Coast winger Martial Godo sends strong World Cup message after brace on Ligue 1 final-day
Ivory Coast international Martial Godo delivered both a standout performance and a powerful statement of intent on Sunday evening, as...
Ivory Coast defender Evan Ndicka suffers injury blow ahead of 2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast international Evan Ndicka was forced off injured during AS Roma’s highly anticipated Serie A clash against SS Lazio....
2026 World Cup: Hakim Ziyech’s Morocco future fades as injury setbacks end comeback hopes
Hakim Ziyech’s international career with Morocco appears to have quietly reached its conclusion, after a late attempt to reintegrate the...
Barcelona youngster Hamza Abdelkarim to be included in Egypt’s preliminary 2026 World Cup squad
Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan has confirmed that Barcelona youth striker Hamza Abdelkarim will be named in the Pharaohs’...
Kaizer Chiefs back goalkeeper Brandon Petersen for 2026 World Cup spot
Kaizer Chiefs interim co-coach Cedric Kaze is urging South Africa coach Hugo Broos to consider his goalkeeper Brandon Petersen for...
DR Congo set date for Sébastien Desabre’s 2026 World Cup squad announcement
The Congolese Football Federation (Fecofa) has confirmed that coach Sébastien Desabre will announce his squad for the 2026 World Cup...
Lille coach Bruno Genesio says he did not influence Ayyoub Bouaddi’s Morocco decision
Ayyoub Bouaddi has chosen to represent Morocco at international level, with Lille coach Bruno Genesio insisting he did not attempt...
Algeria’s Houssem Aouar sends strong message with record-breaking season at Al Ittihad
Algerian midfielder Houssem Aouar has delivered the strongest statement yet in his push for a place in Algeria’s final squad...
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae unveil final squad for 2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has announced his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be...
Hossam Hassan reflects on Egypt job, player pressure, and future beyond 2026 World Cup
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has reflected on his appointment, the expectations surrounding his role, and the mental and physical...
Ivory Coast set for World Cup return with attacking depth and selection dilemmas
Ivory Coast will make their long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup after a 12-year absence, having topped their qualifying...
Egypt’s World Cup 2026 core nearly settled as goalkeeper choice nears decision – Hossam Hassan
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has revealed that his technical staff are close to finalising the squad blueprint for the...
Toronto to distribute World Cup-themed condoms as part of Public Health campaign for 2026 tournament
Toronto is preparing to roll out an unconventional but deliberate public health initiative during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with...
Iran’s 2026 World Cup participation thrown into doubt as US delay visas
Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been plunged into uncertainty just weeks before the tournament begins, with...
Veteran Algeria winger Yacine Brahimi optimistic of 2026 World Cup spot
Veteran Algerian star Yacine Brahimi is hopeful of earning a place in the squad for the 2026 World Cup tournament...
Mohamed Ouahbi submits 55-man Morocco preliminary squad for 2026 World Cup
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has officially submitted his preliminary 55-man squad to FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup,...