World Cup 2026: No start for Lamine Yamal as Spain ease star into Cape Verde clash
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has moved to calm expectations around teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, confirming the winger...
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Hossam Hassan sets sights on World Cup last 16 as Egypt prepare for Belgium test
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has outlined an ambitious target of reaching the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup,...
World Cup 2026: Spain vs Cape Verde – Preview, team news, key facts and kick-off time
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Monday with an intriguing Group H encounter as Spain take on Cape Verde...
World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal in perfect condition – Spain coach Luis de la Fuente
Spain have received a timely lift ahead of their World Cup 2026 opener, with head coach Luis de la Fuente...
World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal fit and ready for Spain opener, says Luis de la Fuente
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has moved to reassure supporters that Lamine Yamal is in excellent condition ahead...
World Cup 2026: Four things learned as Ivory Coast survive Ecuador woodwork storm
Philadelphia was the stage for a tactical chess match that simmered for nearly an hour and a half before bursting...
World Cup 2026: Fae hails Ivory Coast resilience after nervy opening win over Ecuador
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae praised his players for overcoming early nerves as they edged Ecuador 1–0 in a...
World Cup 2026: Zinedine Zidane chooses Algeria-Argentina over France-Senegal
French football legend Zinedine Zidane is expected to miss France’s opening World Cup match against Senegal in order to attend...
World Cup 2026 analysis: How Ivory Coast took out Ecuador
For long stretches of the evening, it appeared Group E’s meeting between Ivory Coast and Ecuador would finish exactly as...
World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia aim to upset Uruguay as Group H campaign begins
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay will begin their World Cup 2026 journeys on Monday when they meet in a Group H...
Ecuador goalkeeper Hernan Galindez admitted his side was left frustrated after a dramatic 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in their...
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...
World Cup 2026: Tunisia suffer nightmare start to tournament in 5-1 defeat to Sweden
Tunisia’s hopes of making a positive start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign were dealt a major blow after...
World Cup 2026: Yassine Bounou rallies Morocco to build on Brazil draw
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has called on his teammates to maintain their momentum following the impressive 1-1 draw against Brazil....
Haiti head coach Sébastien Migné remains optimistic about his side’s chances of reaching the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast make history with opening-day win over Ecuador
Ivory Coast have written a new chapter in their football history after edging Ecuador 1–0 in their opening match of...
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...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast become first African nation to win opening match
Ivory Coast became the first African country to win its opening match at the 2026 World Cup, making an encouraging...
Romário praises Morocco after Brazil held in World Cup opener: “They were the better team”
Brazil legend Romário has sparked debate across football circles after delivering a candid assessment of his country’s 1-1 draw against...
World Cup 2026: Mohamed Aboutrika hails Morocco’s collective identity after Brazil draw
Former Egypt striker Mohamed Aboutrika has praised Morocco’s cohesion and tactical discipline following their 1-1 draw with Brazil in their...