World Cup 2026: Belgium defender Brandon Mechele reflects on Egypt draw, admits first half struggles
Belgium defender Brandon Mechele has offered an honest assessment of his side’s 1-1 draw with Egypt national football team in...
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World Cup 2026: Uzbekistan referee Ilgiz Tantashev to officiate Scotland vs Morocco clash
FIFA has confirmed the match officials for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C encounter between Scotland and Morocco, scheduled...
World Cup 2026: American female referee Tori Penso to handle South Africa-Czech Republic clash
FIFA has appointed American female referee Tori Penso to take charge of South Africa’s important Group A encounter against Czech...
World Cup 2026: Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly declares himself fit and ready for France clash
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has declared himself fit and ready for the 2026 World Cup opening game against France. The...
Scaloni urges caution as Argentina brace for Algeria in World Cup opener
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has delivered a measured assessment of Algeria ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group...
World Cup 2026: We’re making history – Senegal star Krépin Diatta ahead of France opener
Senegal winger Krépin Diatta says his outfit are determined to continue writing new chapters in the nation’s football history as...
World Cup 2026: We’re here to compete – Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae after Ecuador win
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae insists his outfit is the 2026 World Cup to compete following victory over Ecuador in...
World Cup 2026: Senegal coach Pape Thiaw urges diaspora support ahead of France opener
Pape Thiaw has called on Senegal’s diaspora community in New York and across North America to rally behind the national...
World Cup 2026: Liverpool and Arsenal make direct contact for Morocco breakout star Ayyoub Bouaddi
Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC have both reportedly made direct contact over a potential move for Morocco’s rising midfield sensation...
World Cup 2026: Scotland coach Steve Clark braces for tough Morocco test after Haiti win
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has admitted that his side are bracing themselves for a major step up in difficulty when...
World Cup 2026: France, England and Spain headline most valuable squad ranking
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathers momentum across North America, a look at the market values of all 48...
World Cup 2026: AFCON drama behind us – Senegal coach Thiaw ahead of France opener
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has declared that the bitter fallout from the Africa Cup of Nations final is firmly...
World Cup 2026: I want to go beyond the semifinals – Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi after Brazil draw
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes the Atlas Lions can surpass their historic 2022 FIFA World Cup achievement after an...
World Cup 2026: We’ll fight to make Ghanaians proud – Ghana defender Baba Rahman ahead of opener
Ghana defender Abdul Baba Rahman has pledged that the Black Stars will leave everything on the pitch as they seek...
World Cup 2026: Senegal boss Pape Thiaw hails Africa’s rising influence
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has spoken confidently about the growing strength of African football on the global stage, insisting...
World Cup 2026: Luis de la Fuente hails Cape Verde’s organisation after shock stalemate in opener
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Cape Verde for their disciplined display after the 2010 champions were...
World Cup 2026: FIFA U-turn on interview language rules after player backlash
FIFA has reversed its position on interview language restrictions, confirming that players will now be allowed to respond in Spanish...
World Cup 2026: Benni McCarthy questions consistency after Hakimi challenge in Morocco-Brazil draw
South Africa legend Benni McCarthy has weighed in on the controversial challenge involving Achraf Hakimi and Vinicius Junior during Morocco’s...
World Cup 2026: We deserve a win against Belgium – Egypt attacker Emam Ashour
Egypt midfielder Emam Ashour believes the Pharaohs should have taken all three points after a spirited 1-1 draw with Belgium...
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan says his side are moving in the right direction after a 1-1 draw with Belgium...