Tag: 2026 World Cup
World Cup setback for Côte d’Ivoire as Canada blocks Wahi’s entry
“Elye Wahi will not be able to travel with the delegation to Canada,” the federation said in a brief statement,…
‘Stop dragging us into politics, support us’ – South Africa captain appeals to Africa
"I didn't speak anything about Africa and people supporting Mexico. I can remember, I've always said that, as Africa, we…
‘It’s not a big deal,’ Messi reacts after equalling World Cup record
“I’m also grateful to our supporters. Once again, they showed how passionate Argentina is about football. They packed the stadium…
Messi turns back the clock with World Cup hat-trick, equals all-time scoring record
The match was another historic milestone for Messi, who became the first player ever to feature in six FIFA World…
Iran fight back to hold New Zealand in tense World Cup opener
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei had said before the game that his players would not “pay attention to any of the…
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The concept is straightforward: the higher your valid wagering amount during a round, the higher your position on the leaderboard.…
Tunisia sack coach after one World Cup match
“We already knew that Lamouchi wasn’t a great tactician and that Tunisia had the level of a U23 national team.…
Cote d’Ivoire beat Ecuador to hand Africa first win at 2026 World Cup
Diallo, who came on as a second-half substitute, struck late to hand Cote d’Ivoire all three points and end Ecuador’s…
FIFA to pay Somali ref Omar Artan full fee after US blocks World Cup dream
The exact amount referees will receive for the tournament is usually not confirmed until after the competition.
Panic in England camp as ‘deadly tornado’ alert hits World Cup base
The alert reportedly warned that flying debris could be deadly to anyone caught outside and asked people to stay away…
World Cup 2026: Inside the fan experience — 10 unique observations
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathers momentum across North America, fans attending matches in the United States are discovering…
World Cup: Vinicius saves Brazil from Morocco shock in Group C opener
The goal rewarded Morocco’s strong start after they dominated the early stages and put Brazil under serious pressure.
World Cup: Scotland end 36-year wait with hard-fought victory over Haiti
Although Scotland secured all three points, it was far from a comfortable performance. Haiti, ranked lower than Scotland, showed great…
World Cup: Why VAR decision to book Almiron for diving was wrong
Under the rule, VAR can intervene when a referee has clearly penalised the wrong player for an offence.
Revealed: Why Folarin Balogun plays for USA at World Cup
Balogun developed through Arsenal’s youth system before loan spells at Middlesbrough and Stade Reims. He later moved permanently to Monaco.