Congo DR claimed their first ever FIFA World Cup goal and point as Yoane Wissa’s strike in first-half stoppage time pegged back Portugal. A historic day for Les Leopards was also notable as Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest outfield player to ever start a World Cup match. It was Ronaldo’s 23rd World Cup…
A World Cup celebration in New York turned chaotic after clashes broke out between football supporters in Times Square, creating one of the tournament’s first major security concerns outside the stadiums. Videos showing heated confrontations among fans spread quickly online, shocking many viewers who expected the global tournament to be a celebration of football. The…
Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland struck either side of Aymen Hussein’s leveller, with Leo Ostigard also on target in a 4-1 triumph which is the country’s third World Cup win early Wednesday morning, Nigerian time. Both nations were back on the global stage for the first time this century and it was the…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help France defeat Senegal 3-1 in their opening Group I game of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico on Tuesday night, reports Newslegend. The game at the New Jersey stadium in New York which was a repeat of both teams’ fixture in the…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema has once again placed Nigeria’s music industry in the global spotlight after delivering a standout performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in the United States. The singer joined international stars Lisa of BLACKPINK and Brazilian artist Anitta for a performance of “Goals,” the official World Cup song, in…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Seven-time African champions Egypt could not claim a historical victory over Belgium in their first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday evening as both sides settled for a 1-1 draw in their Group G clash, reports Newslegend. Egypt were coasting to a first ever victory in the World Cup…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Spain was handed a rude shock Monday evening in their opening Group H game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they were held to a scoreless draw by debutants Cabo Verde. The 2010 World Cup winners were the overwhelming favourites to claim all three points in the game but found the…
USA international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun scored twice as Mauricio Pochettino’s men delivered one of USA’s most impressive performances at a FIFA World Cup. Katy Perry’s opening song set the tone for what turned out to be an American party as Hollywood’s biggest stars watched the Stars and Stripes overcome a spirited Paraguay at…
Co-hosts Canada fought back to earn their first World Cup point thanks to Cyle Larin’s second-half equaliser at Toronto Stadium. Canada 1-1 Bosnia and HerzegovinaCanada goal: Larin (78)Bosnia and Herzegovina goal: Lukic (21) Substitute Cyle Larin ensured that co-hosts Canada would make a positive start to their tournament after securing a first-ever point on the…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Mexico made a real statement of intent as they began their campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 2-0 win over a nine-man South African side on Thursday night. Mexico had the first opportunity of the game. Raul Jimenez got on the end of a pass and produced a…
