World Cup 2026: Mbappé becomes second-highest scorer in World Cup history
Kylian Mbappé has written another chapter in World Cup history after scoring against Sweden to move into second place on...
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World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland reaches 60 Norway goals as remarkable projection points to 260
Erling Haaland’s decisive strike against Ivory Coast has taken his international tally to 60 goals in just 53 appearances for...
Gelson Fernandes outlines FIFA support fueling Cape Verde’s World Cup journey
Gelson Fernandes has hailed the impact of FIFA’s long-term investment in Cape Verde’s football development, describing the island nation’s remarkable...
World Cup 2026: Paraguay declare national celebration after Stunning Germany upset
The government of Paraguay has declared a national public holiday after the country’s football team produced a dramatic and historic...
Yann Diomandé shuts down PSG talk as Ivory Coast prepare for Norway clash
Ivory Coast forward Yann Diomandé has brushed aside growing speculation linking him with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, insisting his...
World Cup 2026: Japan’s knockout struggles continue after Brazil defeat
Three straight tournaments end in early elimination as quarter-final wait goes on Japan’s wait for a first-ever World Cup quarter-final...
World Cup 2026: Iran’s qualification hopes end after dramatic Algeria-Austria draw
Iran’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 came to an end after Algeria and Austria...
World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi sets historic record with goal in seventh consecutive World Cup match
Lionel Messi added another chapter to his remarkable World Cup career by becoming the first player to score in seven...
World Cup 32: DR Congo set for England clash in Round of 32 after Uzbekistan upset
DR Congo have booked a place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will...
FIFA legends reflect on oconic World Cup memories as tournament reaches historic 1,000th match
The FIFA World Cup reached a historic milestone on Saturday, June 20, 2026, as Match 36 of the ongoing tournament...
Jay-Z spotted at World Cup clash as Roc Nation star Yan Diomande takes centre stage
Global music icon and business mogul Jay-Z was among the notable personalities in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia...
World Cup 2026: Senegal and France renew rivalry shaped by historic 2002 upset
Senegal and France are set to face each other for only the second time in FIFA World Cup history, renewing...
Vahid Halilhodzic praises Algeria achievement while describing Morocco spell as a ‘nightmare’
Former Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic has revisited some of the defining moments of his managerial career, describing the qualification of...
Gianni Infantino is best person for African football – South African Sports Minister McKenzie
In the wake of criticism against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over organisational challenges at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South...
World Cup 2026: Quiz challenges African fans to put their football knowledge to the test
African football supporters are being challenged to prove the depth of their knowledge through a new quiz focused on the...
Nigeria legend Okocha honoured with FIFA World Cup award for iconic display against Spain
Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has been recognised for one of the most memorable performances in FIFA World Cup history...
FEATURE: The small African country with big World Cup dreams
Cape Verde sways to the sound of morna, a homegrown folk music laced with melancholy, longing and soul. Morna’s most...
FIFA to end historic partnership with Panini after 2030 World Cup
FIFA has decided to end its long-standing partnership with Panini, bringing one of football’s most recognisable traditions closer to its...
Essential guide: Key documents needed for 2026 World Cup in USA
Fans planning to attend matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States will need to ensure they carry...
2026 World Cup: Senegal placed among potential “spoilers”
Senegal have been placed among the “teams not to be underestimated” in a seven-tier ranking of the 48 nations expected...