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World Cup 2026: Tunisia lose 4-0 to Japan in second devastating defeat

Tunisia are now facing elimination as they had lost their first match 5-1 to Sweden.

Côte d'Ivoire meet Germany in high-stakes World Cup clash

The Ivorians have never reached the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup.

Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 to boost World Cup knockout hopes

Morocco have four points after drawing 1-1 with Brazil in their first match and they face Haiti in their final group match.

Algeria complain to FIFA over Messi stamp controversy

Algeria complain to FIFA about an incident in which Argentina’s Lionel Messi stood on the calf of Algeria captain Aissa Mandi.

South Africa secure 1-1 draw against Czech Republic in World Cup group stage clash

Teboho Mokoena's goal from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute gave South Africa a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in the second Group A match of the World Cup for both sides on Thursday.

Côte d'Ivoire's Elye Wahi denied Canadian visa for World Cup match

Canadian authorities have denied entry to Côte d'Ivoire striker Elye Wahi for a World Cup clash with Germany on Saturday in Toronto.

World Cup 2026: The sons of great players on the pitch rekindle football legacy

The ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup is historic in many ways, including featuring several players whose fathers were also great international footballers. Here are some of them.

Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in their group stage opener at World Cup

Caleb Yirenkyi's stoppage time goal secured Ghana a crucial 1-0 victory over Panama in a Group L fixture played at the Toronto Stadium in Canada on Wednesday.

President Ruto invites English Premier League champions Arsenal to visit Kenya

Kenya's President William Ruto, an Arsenal fan, has invited the English Premier League champions to visit the East African nation.

Nigeria, Cameroon, Zambia: The African giants missing at 2026 World Cup

Some of the continent’s football heavyweights are watching from home as 10 countries represent the continent at the World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move past Pele and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals, Bradley Barcola added another and France rebounded from a surprisingly poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1 on Tuesday.

Senegal hope to conquer France without their fans, denied World Cup visas by the US

Senegal, ranked 16th in the world and still led by former Liverpool star Sadio Mane, are itching to launch their campaign against France, their former coloniser.

Tunisia appoint Renard as new coach after heavy World Cup loss

Tunisian Football Federation said Herve Renard would take charge until the end of Tunisia's World Cup campaign.

Egypt play to 1-1 draw against Belgium in their Group G World Cup opener

Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equaliser spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday.

Cabo Verde, in their first-ever World Cup, hold Spain to a 0-0 draw

Cabo Verde pulled off a World Cup shock by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in the opening game of Group H on Monday, where the European champions and one of the tournament favourites could find no way past the debutants.

World Cup: Côte d'Ivoire stun Ecuador 1-0 through Diallo's stoppage time goal

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Côte d'Ivoire to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.

FIFA to pay Somali referee Omar Artan his full World Cup dues

Somali football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry into the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will be paid his full tournament fee.

Morocco hold Brazil 1-1 in their World Cup opener

A brilliant counter-attacking goal by Ismael Saibari had given Morocco an early lead before Vinicius Junior equalised for the Brazilians.

World Cup: Ghana's Thomas Partey refused entry to Canada

Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Panama.

South Africa urges Bafana Bafana to stay focused after World Cup defeat to Mexico

The defeat was compounded by disciplinary setbacks, with South Africa finishing the match with nine men.

Artan: Africa’s best referee rejected by the US, admired by the world

Omar Artan was the first Somali referee to oversee a CAF Champions League final, officiated at AFCON 2025, and was scheduled to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but refused entry to the United States.

'I'll be at next World Cup' in 2030: Somali referee barred from US

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, returned to a hero's welcome in Mogadishu and vowed to take part in the next tournament in 2030.

WHO chief expresses solidarity with Somali referee denied US entry ahead of World Cup

Tedros says Omar Artan's achievement as Somalia's first World Cup referee 'stands no matter what.'

Children with cerebral palsy start pioneering football club in Türkiye

Walker Sports Club plans to bring its first-of-its-kind cerebral palsy youth football team to competitions.