World Cup 2026: Fae hails Ivory Coast resilience after nervy opening win over Ecuador
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae praised his players for overcoming early nerves as they edged Ecuador 1–0 in a...
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World Cup 2026: Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi facing sack after 5-1 loss to Sweden
Tunisia head coach Sabri Lamouchi is reportedly facing an uncertain future after the Carthage Eagles suffered a crushing 5-1 defeat...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast make history with opening-day win over Ecuador
Ivory Coast have written a new chapter in their football history after edging Ecuador 1–0 in their opening match of...
Two South African internationals, Themba Zwane and Sphephelo Sithole, will both miss their country’s next World Cup group fixture against...
World Cup 2026: Senegal barred from wearing AFCON star on jersey ahead of opener against France
Senegal’s national team will not be allowed to feature the Africa Cup of Nations star on their jerseys at the...
Romário praises Morocco after Brazil held in World Cup opener: “They were the better team”
Brazil legend Romário has sparked debate across football circles after delivering a candid assessment of his country’s 1-1 draw against...
World Cup 2026: Mohamed Aboutrika hails Morocco’s collective identity after Brazil draw
Former Egypt striker Mohamed Aboutrika has praised Morocco’s cohesion and tactical discipline following their 1-1 draw with Brazil in their...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast stun Ecuador with Amad Diallo’s late winner
Ivory Coast made a dream return to the World Cup stage as Amad Diallo’s 90th‑minute strike sealed a dramatic 1–0...
World Cup 2026: Spain youngster Lamine Yamal declared fit for Cape Verde clash
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente says teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is in excellent condition ahead of their 2026...
World Cup 2026: I dreamt of coaching Egypt before retiring – Hossam Hassan
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has revealed that managing the Pharaohs was a lifelong ambition, insisting he envisioned himself leading...
World Cup 2026: Morocco resume training after Brazil draw
Morocco have returned to training following their impressive 1-1 draw against Brazil in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA...
World Cup 2026: Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg to officiate Ghana’s Group L opener against Panama
FIFA has confirmed the match officials for Ghana’s opening Group L fixture against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
Egyptian international Yasser Ibrahim has expressed strong confidence in Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush ahead of their 2026 FIFA World...
World Cup 2026: Tunisia defender Ali Abdi banks on unbeaten record ahead of Sweden opener
Tunisia international Ali Abdi has underlined his confidence in his outfit ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against...
World Cup 2026: I wasn’t at my best against Morocco – Brazil star Vinícius Júnior
Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior has admitted he was not satisfied with his individual performance despite scoring in the sides’ 1-1...
World Cup 2026: Brazil star Vinícius Júnior blames heat and pitch conditions for Morocco draw
Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior has attributed his outfits1-1 stalemate against Morocco to difficult weather conditions and the state of the...
World Cup 2026: Sabri Lamouchi confident Tunisia can reach knockout stage
Head coach of Tunisia Sabri Lamouchi insists his outfit is capable of progressing beyond the group stage at the 2026...
World Cup 2026: Top Algeria defender Ramy Bensebaïni ruled out of Argentina opener
Algeria international Ramy Bensebaïni has reportedly been ruled out of his outfit 2026 World Cup opening game against Algeria. Despite...
World Cup 2026: FIFA hands Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida Austria-Jordan opener
FIFA has appointed Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida to officiate the Group J encounter between Austria and Jordan at the 2026...
World Cup 2026: FIFA appoints top Polish referee Szymon Marciniak for Argentina-Algeria showdown
Top Polish referee Szymon Marciniak has been appointed to officiate the highly anticipated Group J clash between Argentina and Algeria...