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Africa has placed three of its record 10 representatives into the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Morocco, South Africa, and Côte d’Ivoire booking knockout berths and six more nations still chasing qualification before the group stage closes. The trio advanced through contrasting routes. Morocco qualified in second place in…
Kylian Mbappe celebrated his 100th France appearance with two goals as the holders’ conquerors of 2022 swept Iraq aside 3-0 on Monday in Philadelphia, booking a place in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup and keeping pace with Lionel Messi in a brewing duel for the tournament’s scoring crown. Mbappe broke the…
A French appeals court has confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain defender and Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial on a rape charge, ending his bid to have the case dismissed and clearing the path for criminal proceedings he has consistently denied. The Versailles Court of Appeal upheld a previous referral to a criminal court,…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have emerged as the second-highest-ranked team absent from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, holding firm at 26th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking even as the expanded 48-nation tournament gets under way across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Only Denmark, ranked 21st globally, sits higher among countries that failed…
United States President Donald Trump has openly questioned FIFA’s pricing structure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, declaring in a published interview that he would not personally pay the steep ticket costs being charged for the tournament set to be hosted on American soil. Speaking to the New York Post in an interview published…
The Democratic Republic of Congo have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing Africa’s 10th and final slot in the expanded tournament following a dramatic 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental play-off final at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico. Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal in the 100th…
The Super Eagles were forced to a 2-2 draw by Jordan in their final international friendly of the March window on Tuesday night, with substitute Alex Iwobi shown a straight red card in the closing stages at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey . Jordan, who are preparing for their debut appearance at…
The Iranian national football team has issued a firm rebuke to United States President Donald Trump, declaring that “no one can exclude” them from the 2026 World Cup after Trump suggested their participation would be inappropriate “for their own life and safety.” The war of words, playing out on social media platforms, has thrust the…
Fifa on Tuesday officially marked 100 days until the start of the 2026 World Cup, publishing a series of celebratory posts on its digital platforms. Yet amid the countdown to the expanded 48-team tournament, the world football governing body offered no update on a disciplinary matter that could still alter the lineup of nations heading…
The United States has introduced a priority visa appointment system for holders of tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, allowing football fans to secure expedited visa slots ahead of the tournament scheduled to begin on June 11. The FIFA Prioritised Appointment Scheduling System, which went live on Tuesday, is designed to enable ticket…
