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Black Stars step up World Cup build-up as six more players join camp in Cardiff

Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathered fresh momentum on Thursday after six additional players reported to camp in Cardiff, swelling the...

Agyemang-Badu backs Semenyo to lead Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup push

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has urged Antoine Semenyo to embrace his growing status in the Black Stars setup and play a decisive role...

US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup

The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday announced aligned public health travel ​measures for people coming from African regions at the greatest ‌risk...

Injured Neymar could miss Brazil’s World Cup opener

Brazil forward Neymar will not play in his country's upcoming friendly matches and could also miss their World Cup opener. The 34-year-old has been ruled...

2026 WC: Ghana will fail due to Derrick Köhn’s omission – Uncle claims

The omission of Union Berlin left-back Derrick Köhn from Ghana’s provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has triggered sharp criticism from his...

2026 WC: We are adapting to Carlos Queiroz’s training style – Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah

Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has acknowledged that the national team is still adjusting to the demanding training methods introduced by head coach Carlos...

2026 WC: I am mentally ready to help contribute – Antoine Semenyo

Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo says he is mentally prepared and eager to play a key role in Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA...

Pochettino defends not phoning axed US players

United States manager Mauricio Pochettino has hit back at criticism over the way he informed players whether or not they had made his 26-man...

2026 WC: I hope Ghana beats England – Michael Essien

Former Ghana international Michael Essien has expressed confidence in the Black Stars ahead of their Group L showdown with England at the 2026 FIFA...

Losing Kobbie Mainoo to England unfortunate – GFA boss Kurt Okraku

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed disappointment over Kobbie Mainoo’s decision to represent England rather than Ghana, ahead of the 2026...

2026 WC: England will face a determined Ghana team – Kurt Okraku

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, says the Black Stars are capable of giving England a tough challenge when the two...

Depay in Netherlands World Cup squad, Frimpong misses out

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has included Corinthians forward Memphis Depay in his World Cup squad announced on Wednesday, but Liverpool wing-back Jeremie Frimpong misses...

2026 WC: We must aim to play in the final – Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah

Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah says the playing body is not heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup merely to participate, but to compete...

2026 WC: Ghana has a good team to beat group opponents – Majeed Waris

Former Ghana international Abdul Majeed Waris has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ ability to make a strong impact at the 2026 FIFA World...

DR Congo seek World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo have asked Fifa to refund the cost of 2026 World Cup tickets bought by fans who are now unable...

2026 WC: Godwin Attram backs Queiroz to steer Black Stars beyond group stage

Former Ghana striker Godwin Attram has expressed confidence that the Black Stars can progress beyond the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...

2026 WC: We have the right tools despite experience gap – Asamoah Gyan

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan is optimistic about the Black Stars’ prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team has the quality to...

2026 WC: GFA lauded for Carlos Queiroz’s appointment as Black Stars coach

Former Ghana striker Godwin Attram has welcomed the Ghana Football Association’s appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, describing it...

Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed to allow Iran to be based in the country during the World Cup, claiming the US was unwilling...

Spain World Cup 2026 squad confirmed: Lamine Yamal stars, no Real Madrid players

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man World Cup squad which features Lamine Yamal but is without any Real Madrid players on...

Lionel Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup

Argentina star Lionel Messi suffered an injury scare before the World Cup, requesting to be substituted during Inter Miami's Major League Soccer game on...

Kurt Okraku confirms Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup squad announcement date

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has confirmed that Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be announced...

‘Impressive’ Emmanuel Agyei pushing to make final Black Stars squad for 2026 World Cup

Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyei delivered an eye-catching performance despite the Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat to Mexico in an international friendly on Saturday morning. The Dundee...

Iran moves World Cup base camp from U.S. to Mexico

The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation’s World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the...

2026 WC: ‘Experienced’ Andre Ayew must make Black Stars squad – NSA boss

Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has made a strong case for the inclusion of André Ayew in Ghana’s squad...

2026 WC: Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold dropped from England final squad

Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been included in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for this summer's World Cup. Manchester United defender...

GFA explains delay in Ghana’s World Cup squad announcement

Head of Public Relations and Strategy for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Neil Armstrong Mortagbe, has called for patience on the release of Black Stars' squad...

Mane named in Senegal’s World Cup squad

Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane has been included in Senegal's 28-man squad for this summer's World Cup. The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich player was named...

Andre Ayew left out of Black Stars’ 26-man World Cup squad

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has omitted veteran forward Andre Ayew from his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending...

Former stars differ on whether African team can win 2026 World Cup

Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of Caf president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win the 2026 World Cup,...

DR Congo cancel World Cup training in Kinshasa amid Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo national football team have cancelled a planned pre-World Cup training camp at home after the country was hit by...

2026 WC: Black Stars will make Ghana proud under Queiroz – Mortagbe

Head of Public Relations and Strategy at the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Neil Armstrong Mortagbe, has expressed strong confidence in the Black Stars’ ability...

2026 WC: We want to write our own story – Antoine Semenyo

Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed optimism that Ghana can redefine its narrative on the global stage as the team prepares for the...

De Sá: Black Stars must be deployed in right roles for World Cup success

Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sá has stressed the importance of deploying players in their natural positions as Ghana intensifies preparations for the...

2026 WC: Black Stars can progress if players hit top form – Roger De Sá

Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sá has expressed confidence that Ghana can advance beyond the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into his sixth World Cup

Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in...

Neymar included in Brazil’s 26-man World Cup squad

Brazil forward Neymar has been included in head coach Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup. The 34-year-old, who now plays for Brazilian...

Spain’s Lamine Yamal to miss World Cup opener

Forward Lamine Yamal is not expected to play in Spain's World Cup opener on 15 June against Cape Verde in Atlanta because of a...

2026 WC: Including Andre Ayew in Black Stars is not a bad idea – Kofi Adams

Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has suggested that veteran forward André Ayew could still play a role in Ghana’s squad for the...

Iran have ‘constructive’ meeting with Fifa over World Cup preparations

Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran's...