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2026 WC: Substitute Merino scores late winner as Spain knock out Portugal

Mikel Merino came off the bench to score an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal - and Cristiano Ronaldo - out of...

Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator

France forward Kylian Mbappe has condemned a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks...

James expected to return for Norway quarter-final

England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday (22:00 BST). Tuchel's right-back crisis intensified...

Blatter questions ‘political power’ after Trump’s FIFA phone call

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Monday he questioned the football governing body's decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun's red card...

2026 WC: Inaki Williams proud of Black Stars despite Round of 32 exit

Forward Inaki Williams has expressed pride in the Black Stars despite their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the team's effort and...

2026 WC: Jordan Ayew was a disaster – Titus Glover

Former Member of Parliament for Tema East, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has launched a strong critique of Jordan Ayew following Ghana’s elimination from the...

Integrity of game at stake over Fifa Balogun decision – Uefa

Uefa has strongly criticised Fifa's shock decision not to uphold Folarin Balogun's automatic ban at this World Cup, calling it "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable". United States...

Emotional Neymar announces retirement from international football – ‘I tried’

Neymar has announced his retirement from international football, following Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Norway which saw them crash out at the World Cup last-16...

Carlos Queiroz quits Black Stars coaching role after World Cup Round of 32 elimination

Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz has confirmed he is stepping down as Black Stars head coach after deciding not to extend his short-term contract with...

Black Stars will bounce back stronger after World Cup elimination – Kofi Adams

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has urged the Black Stars to use the disappointment of their 2026 FIFA World Cup exit as motivation,...

2026 WC: Bellingham and Kane lead 10-man England to epic win over Mexico

England delivered an extraordinary World Cup victory to set up a quarter-final clash with Norway, surviving the rarefied air and fervent home support of...

2026 WC: Haaland nets brilliant brace as Norway stun Brazil to reach quarter-finals

Erling Haaland’s brace helped Norway stun five-time champions Brazil, as the Scandinavian outfit booked themselves a first World Cup quarter-final thanks to a 2-1...

Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision

It had become one of the game's great certainties. If you are sent off at the World Cup, you will miss the next game. No...

USA striker Balogun’s one-game ban suspended by Fifa

Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended...

Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run

Cape Verde's football team have been welcomed home by tens of thousands of elated supporters following a historic run at the World Cup. The Blue...

Ghana lacked team spirit at World Cup, says Kevin-Prince Boateng

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng believes the Black Stars' lack of team spirit was a key factor behind their exit from the 2026 FIFA...

2026 WC: It’s disappointing – Carlos Queiroz after Ghana’s loss to Colombia

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has described his side’s World Cup elimination as a “disappointing” outcome after the Black Stars were beaten 1-0 by...

Kofi Adams urges Black Stars to stay united after World Cup exit

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has urged the Black Stars to remain united after their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a...

2026 WC: Thomas-Asante played when it was necessary – Carlos Queiroz

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has explained Brandon Thomas-Asante’s limited involvement at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the forward’s bright impact off...

2026 WC: Black Stars’ performance against Colombia was below average – Asamoah Gyan

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has delivered a stinging assessment of Ghana’s performance following their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana bowed...

2026 WC: Marvin Senaya’s injury disrupted our game plan against Colombia – Queiroz

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has pointed to the early injury to defender Marvin Senaya as a decisive turning point in Ghana’s 1-0...

2026 WC: France overcome stubborn Paraguay to reach quarter-final

World Cup favourites France were made to sweat to book their quarter-final place, but Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty proved enough to help them past...

Farewell Cape Verde – the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's second-smallest nation, but they certainly made a big impact on the 2026 tournament. Forget Lionel Messi, Cristiano...

Unbeaten in 34 matches – why Morocco are World Cup contenders

Morocco are on another fairytale World Cup run - even if their latest win over Canada was less beauty and more beast. The north African...

2026 WC: Morocco march into quarter-finals with win over Canada

Morocco booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with an ultimately convincing 3-0 win over co-hosts Canada in Houston. That margin of victory did not look...

2026 WC: We fell short offensively – Jordan Ayew after loss to Colombia

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has conceded that Ghana lost its defensive shape in the 1-0 defeat to Colombia, a result that ended their...

Jordan Ayew calls for patience with Carlos Queiroz after Ghana’s World Cup exit

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has appealed for calm and patience around head coach Carlos Queiroz following Ghana’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World...

2026 WC: We failed to take our chances against Colombia – Jerome Opoku after elimination

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has blamed the Black Stars' inability to convert their chances for their exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following...

‘Recharged’ Klopp says he is ‘ready’ for Germany job as he confirms talks

A ”recharged” Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he is in talks to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany head coach, but says ”fundamental changes” are needed...

Ghana crash out of 2026 World Cup after narrow defeat to Colombia

Ghana's journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end on Saturday after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of...

2026 WC: Argentina survive huge scare to beat Cabo Verde in five-goal extra-time thriller

Holders Argentina needed an own goal in extra-time to squeeze into the round of 16 with a 3-2 victory after Cabo Verde had threatened one of...

2026 WC: Queiroz makes four changes as Ghana name strong XI for Colombia clash

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has made four changes to his starting line-up for the Black Stars' FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash...

2026 WC: Salah’s Egypt beat Australia on penalties to make last-16 of World Cup

Egypt booked their place in the last-16 of the World Cup finals after overcoming Australia with a tense penalty shootout victory in Dallas. There was...

2026 WC: Ghana ready for Colombia challenge, says captain Jordan Ayew

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew says the Black Stars are fully prepared for their highly anticipated Round of 32 showdown against Colombia at the 2026...

2026 WC: Semenyo lauds Carlos Queiroz’s impact ahead of Ghana’s clasg with Colombia

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has credited head coach Carlos Queiroz with transforming the Black Stars into a more disciplined and resilient side ahead of...

2026 WC: We want to win the tournament – Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante

Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on winning the 2026 World Cup, insisting the Black Stars are not at the tournament merely...

Jordan Ayew takes centre stage as Ghana end 16-year wait for another World Cup knockout game

For almost his entire international career, Jordan Ayew has lived in the shadow of Ghana's greatest FIFA World Cup generation. On Friday, in Kansas City, against Colombia, he finally gets...

2026 WC: We will exploit Colombia’s weaknesses – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has insisted that no side at the World Cup is flawless as he outlined his team’s approach ahead of...

2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz confirms near-full squad as Ghana prepare for Colombia clash

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has confirmed that 25 of his 26-man squad are available for selection ahead of Saturday’s World Cup Round of...

2026 WC: Our real ‘World Cup’ starts now – Carlos Queiroz ahead of Ghana v Colombia clash

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has raised the stakes ahead of Saturday’s Round of 32 clash against Colombia, declaring that the tournament effectively...