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…
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup of his legendary career, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary international journey that has spanned more than two decades. Speaking ahead of Portugal’s highly anticipated Round of 16 clash against Spain, the 41-year-old captain said this tournament…
FIFA’s decision to suspend the automatic one-match ban on United States striker Folarin Balogun has triggered one of the biggest controversies of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with U.S. President Donald Trump publicly praising the ruling and European football officials accusing the governing body of undermining fair play. Balogun, who was sent off during the…
England booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after edging co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 clash at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Jude Bellingham was the hero of the night, stunning the home crowd with two goals in just 98 seconds late in the first half to give the…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has explained why he turned one of football’s biggest global events into a platform for activism, saying he could not stay silent while dozens of kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers remain in captivity in Nigeria. During his performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles…
By Izuchukwu Okosi France beat Paraguay 1-0 Saturday night in their round of 16 game to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 1998 and 2018 World Cup winners scored the only goal of the game through Kylian Mbappe who converted from the spot kick. The goal from 12 yards was…
Colombia booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after grinding out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana in Kansas City, ending the Black Stars’ impressive tournament run. The decisive moment came in the 14th minute when Jhon Arias tapped home from close range after a pinpoint cross from substitute Luis Suárez,…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties Friday night in Dallas to reach the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup at the expense of Australia. The game had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of action and needed to be settled with the shootout. Emam Ashour headed Egypt into early lead in…
Switzerland produced a disciplined display to defeat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, securing their first FIFA World Cup knockout victory in 88 years and booking a place in the Round of 16. Breel Embolo gave the Swiss an early lead in the 10th minute after being set up by impressive youngster Johan Manzambi, before Dan Ndoye…
Germany’s disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has plunged into further turmoil, with head coach Julian Nagelsmann now under intense pressure to step down following the team’s shock Round of 32 elimination. The four-time world champions crashed out after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay, extending Germany’s run of disappointing performances at major international…
