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2026 World Cup: Ghana one win away from Knockout stage ahead of Croatia test
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (208+ words) Ghana has arrived in Philadelphia ahead of Saturday's decisive Group L clash against Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a place in the Round of 32 within reach. The Black Stars arrived on Thursday evening after travelling from Providence, Rhode…...
2026 World Cup: Ecuador fight back to beat Germany and reach Round of 32
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (188+ words) Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 and qualify for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams. Germany took the lead after just two minutes through Leroy San, but Ecuador responded seven minutes…...
Who will reach the Globe Cup knockout stage? Follow the African teams on Matchday 3 of the group stage with Afro Pari!
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (505+ words) South Africa vs South Korea, 25. 06 In a dramatic match against the Czech Republic, Hugo Broos's side snatched a draw shortly before the final whistle, gaining their first point in the tournament. To stay in contention for a knockout stage spot,…...
French footballer Kenzo Kies, 21, drowns after jumping into river during 40 C heatwave
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (339+ words) French football has been plunged into mourning following the death of Guingamp midfielder Kenzo Kies after a drowning incident in the Rh'ne River. The 21-year-old was pulled from the water by emergency services on Monday in a critical condition but…...
2026 World Cup: Vinicius Jr is doing a brilliant job- Brazil head coach after forward scores brace
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (203+ words) Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti shared how happy he was with the performance of Vinicius Jr after the forward scored twice in Brazil's latest win at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Real Madrid player scored a brace in Brazil's 3-0 win…...
2026 World Cup: We want to take "amazing" win over Panama into England game- Jerome Opoku [VIDEO]
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (189+ words) Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku says the team's win over Panama was amazing and wants the team to carry the feeling from that game into its next one against England. Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in its opening game thanks to a…...
2026 World Cup: "Having her here is special- Cape Verde keeper's mother granted visa to watch son play
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (210+ words) Cape Verde's upcoming game against Uruguay on Sunday, June 21 will have a special guest in attendance as the African nation seek to build on their brilliant goalless draw with Spain. (Scroll down to watch video) The Blue Sharks' starting goalkeeper…...
2026 World Cup: No Canadian will forget 6-0 win over Qatar- Canada Head Coach
1+ week, 1+ day ago (210+ words) Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch says his team's emphatic win in its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign is one that Canadians won't forget. He said this after Canada hammered Qatar 6-0 to register its first ever win at the World Cup though…...
2026 World Cup: Happy to write more history- Mbappe after becoming France's all time lead scorer
1+ week, 3+ day ago (243+ words) Kylian Mbappe has moved clear of Olivier Giroud to become France's all time lead goal scorer and says he is happy to make more history for the European nation. Mbappe scored his 58th goal to move clear of Giroud's 57 goal mark…...
2026 World Cup: My boys did exceptionally well- Iraq coach states after 4-1 loss
1+ week, 3+ day ago (169+ words) Despite losing 4-1 to Norway in its opening game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iraq head coach Graham Arnold praised his team for their performance. This came after the Asian nation conceded twice to Manchester City striker Erling Haaland with both…...