The Nigeria Football Federation has reaffirmed its commitment to raising the bar for Nigerian coaches and referees, with NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi MON, declaring that structured programmes are already underway to produce officials capable of holding their own on the biggest stage in world football. Speaking on behalf of NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim…
Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to growing criticism in the best way he knows how: by getting back to work. The 41-year-old Portugal captain was pictured training intensely with teammates at the squad’s base in Palm Beach Gardens ahead of Tuesday’s crucial FIFA World Cup Group K encounter against Uzbekistan. The match has taken on added…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Belgium’s golden generation would need to claim a victory in their last group game of the 2026 World Cup against New Zealand. The Red Devils and Iran are still both seeking their first win of this FIFA World Cup following a goalless draw in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Belgium were shockingly…
By Izuchukwu Okosi European champions Spain romped to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia Sunday evening in Atlanta in their second Group H game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lamine Yamal scored inside 10 minutes of the game which was his first start in the tournament. The Barcelona star was a second half substitute…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Germany booked their place in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a nervy 2-1 win over Cote d’Ivoire. Saturday evening’s game against the African side was a tough one for the Germans as they behind to a Franck Kessie goal in the 30th minute. Aleksandar Pavlovic restored…
By Izuchukwu Okosi The Netherlands became leaders of Group F in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 5-1 thumping of Sweden on Saturday evening at the Houston Stadium, reports Newslegend. The Dutch team and forward Cody Gakpo’s second goal was the 100th of the ongoing 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and…
Iran’s Football Federation is preparing to file an official complaint with FIFA over what it describes as unfair travel restrictions affecting its national team during the 2026 World Cup. The federation claims the restrictions have disrupted the team’s preparation and created unequal conditions compared with other competing nations. The dispute centers on Iran’s travel arrangements…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage has produced more drama as host nation Mexico became the first team to officially secure qualification for the knockout rounds, while fellow co-hosts Canada recorded a historic first World Cup victory. Mexico booked its place in the next round after a narrow 1-0 victory after South Korea, with…
Former Nigeria international Mercy Akide-Udoh was one of the voices that resonated on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between South Africa and Czechia in Atlanta. FIFA brought together an influential coalition of football legends, policymakers, technology leaders and community advocates to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech and reinforce…
It rained goals in Dallas as England opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia in a clash between two European heavyweights. Harry Kane led the charge with a first-half brace, including a penalty, while Jude Bellingham continued to showcase why he is regarded as one of the world’s…
