South Africa refused to let their FIFA World Cup dream fade away as a late Teboho Mokoena penalty earned Bafana Bafana a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday, keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stages firmly alive. Facing the prospect of a second consecutive defeat after their opening loss…
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars’ dramatic opening victory over Panama has given the team the confidence and belief needed to face the even greater challenges that lie ahead at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Bournemouth forward was one of Ghana’s standout performers as Carlos Queiroz’s side secured a dramatic 1-0 victory…
More than five decades after their last appearance on football’s biggest stage, DR Congo marked their return to the FIFA World Cup with a performance that sent a powerful message to the rest of the tournament. The Leopards refused to be intimidated by European giants Portugal, battling back from an early setback to earn a…
The opening round of matches at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered plenty of drama, surprise results and goals as all 48 teams began their campaigns across 12 groups. Several underdogs made headlines in the first week of the tournament, with debutant Cape Verde holding former champions Spain to a goalless draw, while Morocco…
Algeria’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment on Tuesday evening as Lionel Messi produced another unforgettable performance to guide defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory in their Group J opener in Kansas City. The scoreline may appear comfortable, but for large periods Algeria competed admirably against one of the tournament…
Senegal produced a performance full of courage, quality and ambition, but were ultimately punished by the ruthless efficiency of France as the Lions of Teranga suffered a 3-1 defeat in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match in New York on Tuesday. For long periods at the MetLife Stadium, Senegal looked every bit…
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 will be one of the most significant tournaments in the history of African football, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda set to jointly host the competition. It will be the first AFCON to be staged by three countries, marking a major moment for East African football and…
Islamabad, Pakistan – The scoreline read 4-1 to Norway. Iraq had been heavily beaten in their first World Cup match in 40 years. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored twice in his World Cup debut as Norway cruised to victory in Group I. But for Pakistan, the result barely mattered. Recommended Stories list of 4…
When Cape Verde walk onto the pitch for their first-ever FIFA World Cup match against Spain in Atlanta, Steven Moreira’s thoughts will not immediately be on the reigning European champions standing across from him. Instead, they will drift towards the stands, where his family will be watching a moment that once seemed unimaginable. For the…
A disciplined and courageous Cape Verde produced one of the biggest results in their football history by holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta on Monday. Making their first-ever appearance at the global showpiece, the Blue Sharks delivered a defensive…
