Hugo Broos questions Thembinkosi Lorch’s World Cup place despite strong start at Al Ittihad
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has offered a candid assessment of Al Ittihad midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch, acknowledging the player’s...
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Cambuur defender Ismail Baouf eyes Morocco spot for 2026 World Cup
Moroccan defender Ismail Baouf is pushing hard for a place in the national team setup ahead of the 2026 FIFA...
Egypt set to host Russia in high-profile pre-World Cup friendly
Egypt are on the verge of sealing a blockbuster international friendly against Russia as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026...
Lamine Yamal risks missing first two games at 2026 World Cup
Spain could be forced to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign without Barcelona star Lamine Yamal due to an...
Algeria goalkeeper race thrown open ahead of World Cup preparations
Algeria’s goalkeeping hierarchy has been thrown into uncertainty ahead of upcoming fixtures, leaving head coach Vladimir Petkovic facing a difficult...
Luca Zidane picks up injury as Algeria goalkeeping crisis deepens
Algeria’s goalkeeping department has been plunged into further uncertainty after Luca Zidane suffered a worrying head injury, adding to an...
Oliver Kahn warns Lamine Yamal against risking career for World Cup
Oliver Kahn has delivered a blunt message to Lamine Yamal, urging the young star to withdraw from the FIFA World...
Medical warnings cast shadow over Lamine Yamal’s World Cup participation
Serious concern is growing around Lamine Yamal as both FC Barcelona and the Spain national team monitor his recovery ahead...
FIFA rules out replacing Iran at 2026 World Cup
FIFA has reportedly made no plans to replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite growing political speculation surrounding...
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz stays silent on 2026 World Cup approach
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has chosen to remain tight-lipped over his tactical plans as preparations begin for the 2026 FIFA...
Morocco vs El Salvador friendly under threat amid venue dispute
The proposed international friendly between Morocco and El Salvador is now hanging in the balance following a late request to...
Injury crisis hit Morocco’s 2026 World Cup opponent Brazil
Brazil’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are under serious threat as an alarming injury crisis engulfs the squad...
France and Spain are early favourites to win 2026 World Cup – Gerald Asamoah
Former Germany international of Ghanaian descent Gerald Asamoah has named France and Spain as the strongest contenders for the 2026...
Senegal and Morocco are Africa’s biggest threat for 2026 World Cup – Ex-Germany star Gerald Asamoah
Former Germany international Gerald Asamoah has pointed to Senegal and Morocco as Africa’s leading contenders to shake up the 2026...
FIFA to closely monitor Moroccan referee Jalal Jiyed in Rabat showdown
FIFA’s rigorous build-up to the 2026 World Cup has intensified, with Moroccan referee Jalal Jiyed set to come under close...
Hossam Hassan pushes for early Egypt camp ahead of 2026 World Cup preparations
Tharwat Sweilem, a member of the Professional Clubs Association, has revealed that Egypt national team coach Hossam Hassan is keen...
Sofiane Boufal insists performances, not ambition, will decide international future
Moroccan international Sofiane Boufal has dismissed suggestions that his move to Le Havre AC was driven by ambitions of securing...
Iran weigh World Cup withdrawal as government sets conditions for participation
A surprising shift has emerged in the stance of Iran national football team regarding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with...
Vincent Kompany rejects punditry job ahead of 2026 World Cup
Former Belgium captain, Vincent Kompany, who is of DR Congo has drawn a firm line ahead of the upcoming World...
Incoming Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has expressed confidence that Ghana’s technical team will work tirelessly to make...