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...
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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...
World Cup 2026: Dates with kick-off time for every fixture and full schedule
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally here, bringing together 48 nations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico for...
World Cup 2026: Sepp Blatter condemns FIFA after Somali referee refused entry to US
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised world football’s governing body after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into...
FIFA hits Zamalek with three-window transfer ban amid rising financial and licensing pressure
FIFA has imposed a fresh disciplinary sanction on Zamalek SC, banning the club from registering new players for the next...
World Cup 2026: Heroes welcome in Somalia for referee banned from USA to officiate matches
Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has praised referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan for his determination and professionalism after the official’s...
Otto Addo begins FIFA World Cup Technical Study Group role as sole African representative
Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has officially commenced his duties as a member of FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG)...
World Cup 2026: African fans struggle for US visas two days to tournament
As excitement builds ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, concerns are growing over whether thousands of African supporters will...
Ian Wright slams ‘World Cup chaos’ after Somali referee Omar Artan denied U.S. entry
Somali referee Omar Artan has revealed that he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry into...
FEATURE: Twenty new players to watch at World Cup 2026
You already know about the superstars who could light up the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but what about the next...
Africa set for historic representation at FIFA World Cup 2026 with record 10 nations
Africa will make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a record 10 nations prepare to represent the continent...
World Cup 2026: Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio to handle Mexico-South Africa opener
The world football governing body (FIFA) has officially appointed Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio to take charge of the opening match...
FIFA’s 2026 World Cup group stage tie-break rules explained
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is set to be decided not only by wins and draws, but by...
World Cup 2026: Mexico vs South Africa – Preview, team news, key facts and prediction
The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway with a fascinating Group A clash as hosts Mexico take on South Africa...
World Cup 2026: Prize money breakdown for every participating nation
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to become the most lucrative tournament in football history, with record-breaking prize money...
World Cup 2026: Fans to be allowed small sealed water bottles under new FIFA stadium rules
FIFA has introduced updated stadium security regulations for the upcoming World Cup, easing restrictions on what fans can bring into...