Cape Verde: Logan Costa returns for Villarreal after injury
Logan Costa has returned to the Villarreal squad after a lengthy injury absence, offering a timely boost to both his...
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Luca Zidane faces fresh competition for Algeria number one spot
Luca Zidane’s position as Algeria’s first-choice goalkeeper is under renewed scrutiny ahead of the World Cup, with Oussama Benbot expressing...
Kalidou Koulibaly avoids surgery after thigh injury setback
Kalidou Koulibaly will not require surgery after suffering a thigh injury, bringing relief to both Al-Hilal and the Senegal national...
World Cup 2026 Rankings: Morocco under spotlight, Egypt and Senegal threaten
With less than two months to the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, global attention is intensifying ahead of...
Riyad Mahrez’s leadership role questioned despite strong track record
Riyad Mahrez’s role as captain of the Algerian national team has come under renewed discussion ahead of the World Cup,...
Algeria goalkeeper Anthony Mandrea ruled out of World Cup after injury
Algeria international goalkeeper Anthony Mandrea will miss the World Cup after suffering a serious shoulder injury, with SM Caen coach...
Gianni Infantino defends 2026 World Cup ticket prices amid global backlash
Gianni Infantino has addressed mounting criticism over soaring ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States,...
Zakaria El Ouahdi targets Morocco World Cup place amid strong competition
Zakaria El Ouahdi has said that playing at a World Cup with Morocco would fulfil a “childhood dream”, while acknowledging...
FEATURE: Football greats who never played at a World Cup
Italy’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup means that Gianluigi Donnarumma misses out on the global showpiece yet...
Moustapha Mbow targets Senegal return with World Cup ambition
Senegalese defender Moustapha Mbow says his ambition to play at the World Cup is a constant motivation as he works...
Infantino confirms Iran’s World Cup participation despite ongoing conflict
Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the country’s ongoing conflict...
Ismail Saibari addresses controversy and reaffirms commitment to Morocco
Morocco international Ismail Saibari has moved to address recent controversy surrounding his social media activity, insisting his commitment to the...
Rayane Bounida receives first Morocco national team call-up
Rayane Bounida has received his first call-up to the Morocco national football team, shortly after confirming his decision to represent...
Records are meant to be broken – Ex-Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan on World Cup goalscoring record
Former Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has called on Africa’s next generation of footballers to aim higher and surpass his World...
Algeria goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja targets World Cup return after injury setback
Algeria international goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja says his focus remains firmly on returning to action and earning a place in the national team...
Senegal’s World Cup jersey won’t have two stars
Senegal will sport a single star on their World Cup jerseys this summer, despite claiming two Africa Cup of Nations...
World Cup 2026: 100 Days to Ghana vs. England showdown in Foxborough
Today marks exactly 100 days until Ghana face England in a highly anticipated Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA...
DR Congo face injury concern as Jérémy Ngakia doubts grow ahead of World Cup play-offs
DR Congo defender Jérémy Ngakia is expected to miss the intercontinental play-off matches for the 2026 World Cup after suffering...
Iran exit from 2026 World Cup raises questions for Egypt’s group fixtures
Iran national football team will not take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the country’s football authorities confirmed...
World Cup 2026: Infantino meets Trump to discuss preparations and Iran’s participation
The President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Mr. Gianni Infantino, has disclosed that he met with the...