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2026 WC: Black Stars will win against Panama – Carlos Queiroz declares

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has insisted that his side will begin their 2026 World Cup campaign with a victory over Panama. The Black Stars...

2026 WC: Black Stars arrive in Toronto ahead of Panama opener [Photos]

The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Toronto as they step up preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening Group L fixture...

2026 WC: We will fight to beat Panama – Black Stars Assistant Coach

Assistant Black Stars coach Desmond Ofei has insisted Ghana will leave no stone unturned as they prepare for their opening World Cup Group L...

2026 WC: Fatawu Issahaku eyes impact role in Black Stars squad

Ghana forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has welcomed his inclusion in the Black Stars’ final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he is...

2026 WC: I’m not confident in Black Stars — Ex-Sports Minister

Former Ghana Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has cast uncertainty over the Black Stars’ chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he...

Tunisia appoint Herve Renard as new head coach after firing Sabri Lamouchi

Tunisia have brought in Herve Renard to oversee the remainder of their World Cup campaign, it has been announced. The move comes after Sabri Lamouchi,...

2026 WC: Cape Verde’s Vozinha in tears as cost of visa stopped mother being at Spain draw

Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who was named player of the match after making seven saves in his side’s 0-0 draw against Spain, was in...

Uruguay fight back to claim draw as Araujo breaks Saudi Arabia resistance

Maxi Araujo scored a late Uruguay equaliser to deny Saudi Arabia another memorable opening-game win at a World Cup. Saudi Arabia stunned the world when...

Tunisia close to appointing Hervé Renard as new head coach after Lamouchi’s sack

Hervé Renard has agreed to take over as head coach of Tunisia, with an official announcement expected later today as the national team prepares...

The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde’s historic debut

As the final whistle rang out around the Atlanta Stadium, the cameras cut to Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha. Tears streamed down the 40-year-old's face as...

Empty seat at World Cup for imprisoned French sports journalist

A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a...

VAR official says hand gesture was ‘involuntary, subconscious twitch’

Video assistant referee Shaun Evans says an 'OK' sign hand gesture was "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" after he was cleared by a Fifa investigation. Evans...

Uruguay equalise late to deny Saudi Arabia in stifling Miami

Maxi Araujo scored a late Uruguay equaliser to deny Saudi Arabia another memorable opening-game win at a World Cup. Saudi Arabia stunned the world when...

SportyTV joins DStv to bring more live sport to more fans across Africa 

Live sport will be more accessible than ever as SportyTV is added to DStv and GOtv bouquets across Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. The 24/7 sports channel will deliver around 750 live sporting events every year on...

2026 WC: Swedish curse meets Queiroz’s own 12-year World Cup pain – Can Ghana bury double ghosts in Toronto?

Lightning doesn’t strike twice. But Swedish referees? And cursed World Cup runs? On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 37-year-old Glenn Nyberg from Sweden will take charge...

From fisherman to fame – Cape Verde’s Vozinha nets 2.1M followers after shutting out Spain

From 50,000 to 2.1 million followers in less than 6 hours. That's what stopping the European champions on your World Cup debut can do. Josimar...

2026 WC: Black Stars depart Rhode Island for Toronto ahead of opener against Panama

Ghana's Black Stars have departed Rhode Island for Toronto as they step up preparations for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

World Cup debutants Cape Verde earn stunning draw against Spain

Debutants Cape Verde produced one of the biggest World Cup shocks of recent times by holding Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta. The third-smallest...

Belgium and Egypt play out entertaining draw in World Cup

Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened...

We must stop thinking Ghana cannot play without Thomas Partey – J.E. Sarpong

Veteran football coach and analyst, J.E. Sarpong, has urged Ghanaians to abandon the perception that the Black Stars cannot perform without midfielder Thomas Partey...

Tunisia sack boss Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing by Sweden

Sabri Lamouchi has been sacked by Tunisia after just one game of World Cup 2026. The 54-year-old former France international was sacked the day after...

Kurt Okraku: Black Stars will crush group opponents at 2026 World Cup

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has delivered a confident message ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Black...

2026 WC: I am confident Ghana will qualify for knockout phase – Fatawu Issahaku

Black Stars forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has expressed confidence that Ghana can progress beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Black Stars...

2026 WC: I wasn’t worried – Frederick Asare opens up on missing Black Stars squad

Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Frederick Asare, has revealed that he was not disappointed after missing out on a call-up to Ghana’s squad for the...

Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran striker

Rarely has a team arrived at a World Cup carrying as much political baggage as Iran. Until this week, the host nation, the United States,...

Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places – with agent key to swaps

Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid. Marco Silva to Benfica. Alvaro Arbeloa to Fulham? It may be one of the more unlikely managerial triangles but it looks...

World Cup teams blast UEFA chief over ‘uninteresting’ matches remark

A group of 13 World Cup teams on Sunday hit out at UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin over reported remarks in which he said this...

Isak and Gyokeres star as Sweden thrash Tunisia

Alexander Isak marked his first World Cup appearance with a trademark goal as Sweden thrashed Tunisia in their opening match of the tournament in...

Cucurella completes move from Chelsea to join Real Madrid

Marc Cucurella has completed his move to Real Madrid and will join after the World Cup, with the Spain international becoming the first signing...

Amad clinches huge Cote d’Ivoire World Cup win over Ecuador with 90th-minute strike

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored a superb 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in Philadelphia. It was a stunning finish as the substitute...

Late Kamada goal helps Japan snatch draw against Netherlands

Daichi Kamada grabbed a priceless equaliser as Japan twice came from behind to rescue a 2-2 draw with Netherlands in a Group F opener...

Germany open World Cup quest in style with seven-goal blitz of Curacao

Four-time winners Germany overcame a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in...

2026 WC: Sports Ministry calls for FIFA intervention after Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada ahead of Panama clash

Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has called on FIFA to intervene following the denial of entry into Canada for Black Stars midfielder Thomas...

Real Madrid agree deal for Chelsea’s Cucurella

Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to £51.8m to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup. The 27-year-old is currently with Spain at...

Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his full tournament...

Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari

An emotional Lewis Hamilton took his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired from second...

Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship

The New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait for their third NBA Championship with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks clinched...

McGinn helps Scotland edge past Haiti to seal first World Cup win in 36 years

Scotland won their first match at a World Cup finals in 36 years as John McGinn's deflected winner sealed an unconvincing 1-0 victory against...

Super Irankunda and Metcalfe goals seal rope-a-dope Australia win over Turkey

Australia put the cat amongst the pigeons in World Cup Group D with an impressive 2-0 victory over Turkiye in Vancouver. The Socceroos’ win was...

Brazil and Morocco open with draw as Vinicius levels after Saibari opener

Top 10-ranked contenders went head-to-head in the opening clash in Group C as Brazil and Morocco battled to a 1-1 draw at the New...