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2026 WC: Kudus, key players’ injuries affected Ghana’s performance – Roger De Sa

Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa believes Ghana’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was affected by the absence of several key...

25 Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for 2026 World Cup seek asylum

Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship...

Government spent GH¢58 million on Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup campaign – Finance Minister

The Government of Ghana spent GH¢58 million to support the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato...

Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision

The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee about the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban...

Black Stars to contribute part of World Cup bonuses to Sports Fund – Kofi Adams

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that members of the Black Stars will contribute a percentage of their 2026 FIFA...

CAF President Motsepe hails Ghana’s 2026 World Cup performance

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has praised Ghana and other African nations that featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...

Paredes should not be suspended – Spain’s Gavi

Spain midfielder Gavi does not believe Argentina's Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his part in the confrontation following the World Cup final. Argentina players...

Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain

Midfielder Enzo Fernandez has claimed Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" during the World Cup, despite ugly scenes during and after...

Ghana finish 24th in 2026 FIFA World Cup rankings after knockout stage exit

Ghana secured a 24th-place finish in the final standings of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a successful return to football's biggest stage with...

Messi says ‘pain is immense’ after losing World Cup final

Lionel Messi says "the pain is immense" and that it "will take time to heal" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World...

Trump, Bieber and Shakira – a World Cup final like never before

The 2026 World Cup final might not be remembered as a superb football match but it will at least go down in history for...

Sixteen titles in five years – why Spain are a dominant force

Spain have done it again. After being crowned European champions two years ago in Berlin, La Roja are now world champions having beaten Argentina 1-0 in the...

Lamine Yamal ‘completes football’ at 19 as Argentina betray Messi

When brilliant Spain teenager Lamine Yamal embraced a tearful Lionel Messi at the end of the World Cup final, it looked and felt symbolic....

Could Infantino really push through a 64-team World Cup?

If we have learned one thing from 10 years of Gianni Infantino as Fifa president, it is that more is better. More tournaments, more games,...

Torres the hero as dominant Spain overcome 10-man Argentina in extra time for second World Cup crown

Spain deservedly won a desperately disappointing World Cup final as Ferran Torres' extra-time strike finally broke the resistance of 10-man Argentina. The European title holders...

Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player

Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the...

Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show

Pop giants Madonna, BTS, Shakira and Justin Bieber have performed for thousands of spectators at the World Cup final in a half-time show to...

IShowSpeed kicks off World Cup closing ceremony in blaze of colour

The 2026 World Cup closing ceremony has kicked off with a performance from streamer IShowSpeed, who took to the field alongside drummers and dancers...

2026 WC: Saka bags hat-trick as England beat France in 10-goal thriller

In a game that was criticised as a match that nobody wanted to play, England and France combined to produce a 10-goal World Cup...

Hydration breaks not popular and Fifa will review – Wenger

Arsene Wenger says he accepts the hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup have not been popular and Fifa will review their impact...

Spain training session cancelled before World Cup final

Spain's final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey on Saturday. Luis de la...

Underdogs, history and late goals – Africa’s World Cup

Africa sent its largest ever contingent to the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but while there were undoubtedly some great storylines, how successful was the...

2026 WC: White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

The White House has defended the Argentinian football team's right to free speech after they controversially waved a banner in support of their country's...

World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied

Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel...

Messi and Brady in disbelief over ‘prophetic’ Lamine Yamal photo

Argentina captain Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in Sunday's World Cup final after being photographed with him...

Black Stars must start 2030 World Cup preparations now – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Black Stars to begin preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup immediately, stressing that sustained planning and...

Mahama urges GFA to keep Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach

President John Dramani Mahama has called on authorities to do everything possible to persuade Carlos Queiroz to remain as head coach of the Black...

2026 WC: Black Stars surpassed expectations – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has praised the Black Stars for their performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the team’s campaign as one...

2026 WC: Black Stars had no chemistry – Kofi Adams

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has admitted that the Black Stars lacked cohesion during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, attributing the challenge...

The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

This World Cup has been bigger than any tournament before it. More countries taking part and more matches means more eyeballs on the action -...

‘A true miracle of destiny’ – Messi and Lamine Yamal’s incredible first meeting

The greatest footballer of all-time and the heir to his crown on the right wing at Barcelona will face each other for the first...

World Cup rings for winners as Trump attendance confirmed

Fifa will present World Cup rings to the winners of Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain, which will be attended by Donald Trump. Winner rings...

2026 WC: We gave our all despite early exit – Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo has expressed satisfaction with the Black Stars’ performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the team demonstrated commitment and...

A letter to the press in England: If packing the bus was easy…

Dear English press, Three weeks ago, you called Ghana boring. Some of you didn't stop at boring; you called us the "anti-football team," the "most...

Spain vs Argentina: One last night, one last trophy, one last chance at immortality

There are football matches, and then there are World Cup finals. Ninety minutes—or perhaps 120—separate Spain and Argentina from immortality. Every pass, every tackle, every...

Kane unsure if he will play at next World Cup

England captain Harry Kane says it is "too early" to judge whether he could play on for his country until the next World Cup...

When the giants meet: The first World Cup final between two top-ranked teams

The World Cup final has always been football’s ultimate meeting point — a stage where history, reputation and greatness collide. But in 2026, the final...

2026 WC: ‘That’s why he’s the king’ – Messi sets up third World Cup final

Four years ago it felt as if Lionel Messi's story was told. He had finally won the World Cup, aged 35, in what he said...

2026 WC: Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat

England head coach Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association and is expected to lead the team into Euro 2028. A 2-1 defeat by...

2026 WC: Why England’s loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt

England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may just be...