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…
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…
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…
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 as they thrashed Paraguay 4-1. 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…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in less than a week, and before a single ball has been kicked in anger, it has already made headlines for all the wrong — and right — reasons. With less than 20 days to go until the tournament begins, the world’s attention is firmly fixed on the…
