Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz becomes oldest coach ever to win a match at the FIFA World Cup
Carlos Queiroz has made FIFA World Cup history after becoming the oldest coach ever to win a match at the...
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Hugo Broos fumes over Themba Zwane’s three-match ban as South Africa lodge appeal
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has expressed his anger and disappointment after learning that midfielder Themba Zwane has been...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has celebrated a historic milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a record 281,223 spectators...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast team safe after Wilmington shooting incident, Federation confirms
The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has reassured supporters that the national team was not affected by a reported shooting incident...
Motsepe hails Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt and Cape Verde after impressive World Cup 2026 starts
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has praised the performances of Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt and Cape Verde after all three African nations...
World Cup 2026: FIFA forced to reverse language policy after Hakimi incident
FIFA has been forced to backtrack on its controversial language policy for 2026 World Cup press conferences after a series...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited Iran’s dressing room after their 2-2 draw against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World...
Reports of friction between FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have surfaced after CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe...
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: FIFA’s hydration break rule sparks controversy over “hidden ad breaks”
Mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are already becoming one of the tournament’s most debated changes, with...
Egypt will enter their World Cup opener against Belgium without the seven stars on their jersey that previously celebrated their...
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...
African, Caribbean and Asian Football Federations unite against UEFA President’s World Cup remarks
A coalition of football associations from Africa, the Caribbean and Asia has issued a strongly worded joint communiqué rejecting comments...
World Cup 2026: FIFA explains Swiss penalty controversy after Qatar draw
FIFA has issued an official clarification following controversy surrounding the penalty awarded to Switzerland during its 1-1 draw with Qatar...
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...
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: ‘This will be the worst World Cup we’ve ever seen’ – Egypt legend Mohamed Aboutrika
Egyptian football legend Mohamed Aboutrika has delivered a damning assessment of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming the tournament could...
Aboutrika accuses World Cup Hosts of using tournament to ‘Whitewash’ Gaza genocide
Egyptian football legend Mohamed Aboutrika has sparked widespread debate after launching a scathing attack on the hosts of the 2026...
FIFA orders Young Africans to pay TP Mazembe $43,000 in Jean Baleke transfer dispute
World football governing body FIFA has ruled that Tanzanian giants Young Africans SC must pay DR Congo side TP Mazembe...
LIVE UPDATES: World Cup 2026 opening ceremony
It’s official….The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here. The curtain rises on the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a spectacular...