World Cup 2026: How South Korea turned shirt numbers into a tactical weapon against scouting bias
The numbers on the back of a football shirt are usually treated as fixed markers of identity, a simple reference...
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World Cup 2026: From near death to glory, Raul Jimenez’s unforgettable emotional night
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially arrived, and with it, a moment of profound emotional resonance that will forever...
World Cup 2026: Lekjaa visits Morocco camp in New Jersey ahead of Brazil opener
Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, has paid a morale-boosting visit to the Atlas Lions’ training...
World Cup 2026: Senegal touch down in New Jersey ahead of blockbuster France opener
The Senegal national football team officially touched down at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, making New Jersey their home...
World Cup 2026: Brazil ready for Morocco as Alisson Becker targets glory, not favourites tag
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker insists the Selecao are ready for their World Cup opener against Morocco, dismissing suggestions that not...
World Cup 2026: Morocco star Nayef Aguerd devastated after being ruled out of tournament
Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd has expressed his disappointment after being ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while pledging...
France captain Kylian Mbappé shared a light-hearted moment when discussing his side’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I opener...
World Cup 2026: Zlatan Ibrahimovic backs Ghana to upset England and Croatia in tough Group L
Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Ghana have the quality to spring surprises against England and Croatia in Group L...
World Cup 2026: Brave South Korea fight back to secure 2-1 victory over Czech Republic
South Korea began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note after producing a spirited comeback to defeat...
World Cup 2026: Ghana Sports Minister reacts to Thomas Partey’s alleged visa denial
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has dismissed reports suggesting Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied a...
Former Germany international Jerome Boateng has delivered a scathing assessment of South Africa following their 2-0 defeat to Mexico in...
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has criticised his side’s inability to find and exploit space following their 2-0 defeat...
World Cup 2026: Ronwen Williams reflects on “proud” display despite South Africa’s defeat to Mexico
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has said his side can take pride from their performance despite beginning their 2026 World...
World Cup 2026: South Africa performed well despite Mexico defeat, says Hugo Broos
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has commended his players for their display against Mexico despite suffering a 2-0 defeat...
World Cup 2026: South Africa equal unwanted Cameroon record after difficult opener
South Africa joined Cameroon in an unwanted piece of World Cup history after finishing their opening match of the 2026...
World Cup 2026: Marcos Senesi earns late Argentina call-up
Marcos Senesi has been added to Argentina’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being called up as a...
World Cup 2026: Gilberto Mora becomes youngest Mexican and North American player
Gilberto Mora has etched his name into World Cup history books after becoming both the youngest Mexican and North American...
Former Egypt international Mohamed Aboutrika has launched a scathing criticism of South Africa head coach Hugo Broos following Bafana Bafana’s...
World Cup 2026: South Africa become first African team to concede two goals in opening match
South Africa entered the record books for unwanted reasons after becoming the first African nation to concede two goals in...
World Cup 2026: Jonathan Tah insists Germany must stay sharp against debutants Curacao
Germany head into their World Cup Group E opener against Curacao determined to avoid any repeat of their recent tournament...