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...
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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...
FIFA delegation to inspect Morocco’s preparations for 2030 World Cup
Morocco is preparing to host a FIFA delegation as the country moves into a critical stage of its preparations for...
Senegal defender Nobel Mendy dreams of World Cup adventure
Senegalese centre-back Nobel Mendy has dreamt of representing his country at the FIFA World Cup. The 21-year-old defender, currently on...
Shehu Dikko insists Nigeria case over DR Congo eligibility still open
The appearance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on a FIFA accreditation document for the 2026 World Cup intercontinental...
DR Congo aims to return to World Cup 52 years after first appearance
Fifty-two years after their sole World Cup finals appearance under the Zaire era, the Democratic Republic of Congo could soon...
Assane Diao races to prove fitness ahead of Senegal’s World Cup squad decision
Senegal winger Assane Diao has returned to action with Italian side Como 1907 and is now in a race against...
DRC’s World Cup hopes clouded by Mexico security alert
FIFA has formally requested detailed security reports from Mexican authorities over concerns in Guadalajara, a host city for the 2026...
Dimitry Bertaud explains Montpellier exit and World Cup ambition
Dimitry Bertaud says his departure from Montpellier HSC came without negotiations, as he prioritised regular playing time to protect his...
Petkovic monitors Kabylie goalkeeper ahead of international break
JS Kabylie goalkeeper Gaya Merbah is under consideration for Algeria’s extended squad ahead of the March international break, according to...