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2026 WC: Merino sends Spain into World Cup semi-finals at expense of Belgium

Mikel Merino came off the bench for the second straight match to fire Spain to victory with his late winner sinking brave Belgium 2-1 in...

US confirm Pulisic leg fracture in defeat by Belgium

The United States have confirmed that forward Christian Pulisic fractured his leg during his side's 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the World Cup last...

Quansah banned for two games after Mexico red card

England defender Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico. Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute of the 3-2 win following...

Norway’s Haaland says pressure is all on England

Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England leading into their World Cup quarter-final meeting on Saturday - and with a...

Mbappe and Dembele send France into World Cup semi-finals

Slick France coasted into their third successive World Cup semi-final as second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele sealed a one-sided 2-0 quarter-final...

André Ayew rallies Black Maidens ahead of decisive Senegal clash

Former Ghana captain André Ayew has urged the Black Maidens to approach their crucial FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying second-leg encounter against Senegal...

Ghana cannot afford to keep Carlos Queiroz – Sannie Daara

Former Ghana Football Association Communications Director Ibrahim Sannie Daara believes Carlos Queiroz's time as Black Stars head coach is likely over, citing the financial...

Nobody can question integrity of World Cup referees – Collina

Fifa chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina says "nobody can question the integrity" of the World Cup match officials following "unfounded allegations" made after Egypt's...

2026 WC: Morocco’s unfinished business with France

France vs Morocco isn't just another World Cup quarter-final. For many Moroccan fans, it's unfinished business. Four years ago, France ended Morocco's extraordinary World Cup...

Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?

Argentina are throwing everything at the defence of their World Cup title - and they have needed to. After being expected to steamroller past Cape...

GFA leadership must be blamed for Ghana’s football woes – Majeed Waris [Video]

Former Ghana international striker Majeed Waris has attributed the challenges facing Ghana football to the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), insisting that...

2026 WC: Quarter-final fixtures confirmed

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its knockout climax, with the quarter-final fixtures now officially confirmed following the completion of the Round of...

Laryea Kingston open to Black Stars coaching role

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has revealed that he would accept the opportunity to coach the Black Stars if approached by the Ghana Football...

European Parliament to ask for probe into FIFA boss Infantino over Balogun red card

A letter circulating in the European Parliament calls for an investigation into whether pressure from the US administration influenced FIFA's decision to reverse American...

2026 WC: Hossam Hassan fumes over ‘injustice’ after Egypt’s heartbreaking loss to Argentina

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has launched a scathing attack on the match officials after his side's dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the...

Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display – Rooney

Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham's performance against Mexico was reminiscent of heroic Champions League displays from Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane. England midfielder Bellingham, 23,...

2026 WC: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals

Switzerland progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals after a goalless game was decided by a penalty shootout, which the European side won 4-3 against Colombia. After a...

2026 WC: Argentina roar back to beat Egypt and make quarter-finals in epic fashion

Lionel Messi scored and assisted as Argentina battled from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the 2026 World Cup quarter-final. The defending...

Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons

Lionel Messi v Mohamed Salah. Footballing legends. National icons. Argentina face Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday (17:00 BST) for a place in the 2026 World Cup...

Kofi Adams rejects claims of government interference in Black Stars player selection

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rejected claims that government officials or external forces influence player selection for the Black Stars. His...

No formal resignation letter has been received from Carlos Queiroz over Black Stars role – Kofi Adams

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says he has not received any official resignation letter from Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz,...

Ghana football must be rebuilt from grassroots – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has urged football authorities to prioritise grassroots development if Ghana is to regain its status as...

2026 WC: Age cheating behind Black Stars’ poor performance – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has blamed the Black Stars' disappointing campaign at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup on what...

Tearful Ronaldo bows out saying Euros win ‘holds the same weight as the World Cup’

Cristiano Ronaldo will bow out of international football ”with a clear conscience,” saying he led Portugal to three titles, including a European Championship that...

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...