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England training kits, boots stolen ahead of World Cup 2026 arrival
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (269+ words) England's preparations for the FIFA 2026 World Cup have suffered an unexpected setback after training equipment and kits were reportedly stolen before the team arrived in Kansas City. The Football Association (FA) is working to establish the full extent of the…...
Ghana files formal protest over Canada's World Cup visa ban on Thomas Partey
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (470+ words) The Ghanaian government has formally lodged a diplomatic protest with Canada following its decision to deny a World Cup visa to Thomas Partey. "Ghana has dispatched an official note of protest" to the Canadian government, the statement said, adding that…...
Canada claim first World Cup point in draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina
14+ hour, 37+ min ago (416+ words) Canada earned their first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup finals after battling back to secure a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their opening Group stage match of the 2026 World Cup. Cyle Larin struck in the 78th minute to salvage a share…...
World Cup 2026: Balogun brace powers U. S. to 4-1 win over Paraguay
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (415+ words) The United States launched their FIFA 2026 World Cup campaign in style with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay, inspired by a brilliant two-goal performance from Folarin Balogun in Los Angeles. Balogun became only the second U. S. player to score more than once…...
Big Money: Five highest-paid coaches at FIFA World Cup 2026
19+ hour, 33+ min ago (586+ words) The expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally underway amid concerns over U. S. immigration policies, soaring ticket prices and other off-field controversies. Yet, as the world's biggest football tournament takes centre stage, attention is not only on the players, but also on…...
Cristiano Ronaldo confident as Portugal gear up for World Cup 2026 campaign
1+ day, 43+ min ago (336+ words) Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he is feeling optimistic ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the Sele'o prepare to begin their campaign in the United States. The 41-year-old forward expressed confidence in Portugal's chances as the squad departed Lisbon…...
World Cup: Ghana star Thomas Partey denied visa for Canada opener
1+ day, 26+ min ago (325+ words) Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama on Thursday in Toronto after Canada refused his visa application, FIFA confirmed. The 32-year-old midfielder was unable to travel from Ghana's training base in Boston to…...
2026 FIFA World Cup: Canada chase first win against Bosnia-Herzegovina
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (537+ words) Group B action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway on Friday as co-hosts Canada take on Bosnia-Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium, with both nations eager to make a positive start to their campaign. For Canada, the match presents an opportunity…...
Continental Hotels unveils World Cup watch party series in Lagos, Abuja
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (556+ words) Business News Nigeria - Continental Hotels unveils World Cup watch party series in Lagos, Abuja As football fever sweeps across Nigeria, Continental Hotels is thrilled to announce its exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing experiences, designed to elevate the thrill of the…...
2026 FIFA World Cup: South Korea overcome Czech Republic 2-1
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (401+ words) South Korea fought back from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their opening Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the decisive goal 10 minutes from time. The Koreans joined Mexico at…...