France captain Kylian Mbappé has moved level with Lionel Messi in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot after scoring in France’s 2-0 quarter-final victory over Morocco, but much of the post-match discussion has centered on his controversial penalty technique. Mbappé had the chance to open the scoring from the penalty spot…
Morocco have been dealt a major setback ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against France after star forward Ismael Saibari was ruled out through injury. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed that the 25-year-old attacker will miss Thursday’s blockbuster clash after suffering a hamstring injury during Morocco’s Round of 16 victory over Canada. Although…
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under investigation by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegations of money laundering, wire fraud and tax evasion involving up to $300 million routed through the United States. According to multiple reports, the investigation, which began in 2025, is examining whether…
The quarter-final lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been confirmed following a dramatic Round of 16 filled with stunning comebacks, penalty shootouts and fresh controversy both on and off the pitch. The final eight teams remaining in the tournament are France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland, with four blockbuster clashes…
A diplomatic and sporting row has intensified after Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla admitted that her comments targeting French football star Kylian Mbappé were racist but stopped short of offering a full apology. The controversy began after France’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Paraguay, when Amarilla posted a series of offensive remarks on…
NFF Set to Organize FIFA Capacity-building Programme for Women Football Administrators The Nigeria Football Federation has concluded arrangements for a three-day capacity-building programme for women football administrators in Nigeria, which is at the instance of world football-governing body, FIFA. A total of six facilitators, including two from the world-ruling body and four selected by the…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Argentina came from two goals down to defeat seven-time African champions Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday evening to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi missed a penalty saved as Egypt’s goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved brilliantly. The penalty miss was the 2022 World Cup winner’s seconds of the World…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 4-1 win over co-host USA in the early hours of Tuesday local time. The round of 16 fixture was marred by controversy following the decision of world football governing body, FIFA to suspend the red card handed to…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Cristiano Ronaldo played his last international game for Portugal Monday night as his team lost 1-0 to European champions Spain at the Dallas Stadium. Ronaldo had announced 48 hours ago that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his ‘last dance’ for Portugal and was looking to go as far as he…
Cape Verde’s national football team received a rousing hero’s welcome after returning home from a historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign that captured the imagination of football fans around the world. Thousands of supporters lined the streets of the capital, Praia, as the Blue Sharks arrived to jubilant celebrations on the country’s Independence Day. Fans…
