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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...

Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned

Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation have won appeals against having their visa applications for entry to the United States rejected. But 11 members...

Qatar stun Switzerland to snatch first-ever World Cup point

Qatar scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as they fought back to draw against Switzerland to claim their first-ever point at a World Cup finals. Boualem...

Yaya Toure lands first head coaching role with Slovakian champions Slovan Bratislava

Former Manchester City and Barcelona star Yaya Toure has been appointed to his first coaching role, taking charge of Slovakian team Slovan Bratislava. Toure has...

Ghana calls on Canada to reverse Thomas Partey’s visa refusal

The Government of Ghana has lodged a formal protest against Canada’s decision to deny a temporary residence visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey,...

Amorim a leading contender for AC Milan job

Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has emerged as a leading contender for the AC Milan manager's job. The Portuguese has been out of...

2026 WC: Black Stars are focused despite Partey’s visa saga – Kofi Adams

Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars remain in high spirits despite the controversy surrounding Thomas...

2026 WC: Canada defends visa rejection of Thomas Partey ahead of opener against Panama

Canada’s Immigration Minister Lena Diab has defended the decision to reject Thomas Partey’s visa application, a ruling that will see the Ghana midfielder miss...

2026 WC: Why Thomas Partey was granted entry amid ongoing legal case – US authorities explain

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has clarified why Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was allowed entry into the country despite facing serious...

Immigration law that may have kept Thomas Partey out of Canada, as England clash looms

The decision to refuse Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey entry to Canada has turned attention to a feature of Canadian immigration law that surprises many...

2026 WC: Ghana will challenge Canada’s decision to deny Thomas Partey visa – Kofi Adams

Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says government has launched diplomatic efforts through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other state institutions...

2026 WC: Black Stars are here to compete, not as spectators – Jordan Ayew

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has vowed that Ghana will arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the ambition to compete and make...

2026 WC: We want to win every game and make Ghana proud, says Carlos Queiroz

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has declared that the Black Stars will approach the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the ambition of playing attractive...

2026 WC: Black Stars are hungry to make the nation proud – Kurt Okraku

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, says he is optimistic about the Black Stars’ prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting...

2026 WC: Folarin Balogun scores twice as USA thrash Paraguay

The United States opened their World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory against Paraguay as former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun struck twice to...

FIFA defends attendance figure amidst empty seats for South Korea vs. Czechia

FIFA insists the attendance figure for the World Cup clash between South Korea and Czech Republic was accurate after pictures appeared to show thousands of empty...

2026 WC: Thomas Partey has been given US visa and presently in the US – Kofi Adams

The government has intensified efforts to challenge Canada's refusal to grant a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, pointing to the fact that...

2026 WC: Thomas Partey’s visa denial will not break Black Stars’ spirit – Kofi Adams

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars will overcome the setback arising from Thomas Partey's visa...

2026 WC: England rocked by theft as equipment ‘stolen’ ahead of Croatia clash

England were victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday. The Football Association is trying to ascertain...

2026 WC: Kofi Adams slams FIFA over Thomas Partey’s visa denial response

The government has intensified its criticism of FIFA over the decision by Canada to deny Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for Ghana's...

2026 WC: Thomas Partey’s Canada visa denial unfair, overreaction and wrong – Kofi Adams

The government has strongly criticised Canada's decision to deny a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of Ghana's opening match at the...

Football always evolves: Why the game never stops changing

Football has long been celebrated as the beautiful game, and one of the key reasons for its enduring appeal is its ability to evolve...