Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo has stressed the importance of learning from the experience of participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the Elephantsâ?? Round of 32 elimination. The Manchester United forward enjoyed a good tournament with his national team, scoring twice in four matches.He climbed off the bench to score the winning goal for Ivory Coast in their opening match against Ecuador, before netting the teamâ??s consolation goal in the 2-1 loss to Norway in

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé has praised his players despite the painful 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.The coach was left rueing missed chances on Tuesday after the Elephants suffered a narrow defeat to their European opponent.On the matchday, goals from Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland did the trick for Norway, with Amad Dialloâ??s stunning strike only serving as a consolation for the Ivorians.Speaking to beIN SPORTS in a post-match interview,

Kylian Mbappé delivered another world-class performance on Tuesday night, scoring twice as France cruised to a dominant 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.France created chances throughout the contest and eventually overwhelmed Sweden with their pace, movement, and attacking quality to secure a place in the Round of 16, where they will now face Paraguay.France thought they had taken the lead in the 21st minute when Mbappe found the net. Unfortunately,

The Dutch press has overwhelmingly acknowledged that Morocco fully deserved their dramatic victory over the Netherlands, with several leading outlets admitting that the Atlas Lions were the superior side throughout Monday's enthralling Round of 32 encounter in Monterrey.After Morocco triumphed 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw, Dutch broadcaster NOS delivered perhaps the clearest verdict of all."The victory was deserved, Morocco was the better team," NOS concluded

Erling Haaland scored his fifth goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday as Norway edged Ivory Coast 2-1 in a tense Round of 32 encounter at AT&T Stadium to book their place in the Round of 16.The Manchester City striker played the full 90 minutes and delivered when it mattered most, striking late to secure a hard-fought victory for the Norwegians.Ivory Coast started brightly and nearly capitalised on an early opening when Nicolas Pépé found space inside the box,

Morocco defender Issa Diop has called on the Atlas Lions to remain focused and avoid getting carried away after their dramatic penalty-shootout victory over the Netherlands secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16 against Canada.The Fulham centre-back emerged as Morocco's hero in Monterrey, rising to head home a stoppage-time equaliser in the 91st minute and force extra time after Cody Gakpo had given the Dutch the lead. Morocco eventually prevailed 3-2 on penalties, with

Slovenian side FC Koper have completed the signing of Italian-Ghanaian defender Giuseppe Agyemang on a two-year contract following his departure from Novara.The 24-year-old arrives with valuable experience in Italyâ??s lower divisions and is expected to add depth and versatility to Koperâ??s back line.Agyemang spent the previous campaign with Novara in Serie C, where he established himself as a dependable option at left-back. Comfortable in advanced wide positions as well,

Former Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has praised Morocco following the Oranjeâ??s dramatic exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting the Atlas Lions were the superior side throughout their Round of 32 clash.The Dutch were knocked out after suffering a 3-2 penalty shootout defeat following a tense 1-1 draw after regular and extra time, with Morocco once again showing resilience and composure under pressure to continue their impressive run in the tournament.Van

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has defended the government's World Cup ticket distribution system, insisting that a rigorous process prevented any embezzlement of tickets meant for Ghanaian fans.Speaking on Sporty FM's Sporty Breakfast, Adams detailed the measures put in place to ensure transparency in the allocation of 2,922 tickets for the Black Stars' three group-stage matches."The system I put in place was so rigorous that those in charge of the

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has declared that the Black Stars remain firmly focused on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the tournament reaching the knockout stage.Speaking on Sporty FM's Sporty Breakfast, Adams outlined the team's progression through the competition and expressed unwavering belief in their ability to go all the way."When we started, we were 48, and we were confident that we are also chasing the trophy. Now the numbers have been

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has fired a warning shot ahead of his sideâ??s Round of 16 clash against co-hosts Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Atlas Lions are ready to continue their impressive run in the tournament.Fresh from their dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands, Morocco head into the knockout stages full of momentum after one of their most hard-fought wins of the competition so far.Ouahbi, however, is fully aware that the challenge

Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande has set his sights on writing his name into the history books with the Elephants at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The highly rated RB Leipzig striker has been one of the standout young African talents at the tournament, attracting widespread attention for his performances and growing reputation on the international stage. However, Diomande has made it clear that club rumours mean little to him at this moment in time.With Ivory Coast preparing for a crucial

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has admitted he never expected to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an injury-ravaged club season, describing his presence at the tournament as a personal triumph.The 33-year-old endured a nightmare campaign with Napoli, managing just over an hour of football because of recurring fitness problems.However, he has already nearly doubled that playing time for Belgium in North America, helping the Red Devils top Group G and book a Round of 32 meeting

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has reportedly stepped down following their painful elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the hands of Morocco in the Round of 32.The Oranje were knocked out after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat, losing 3-2 following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes of intense football at Monterrey Stadium. Morocco once again showed composure from the spot to secure qualification to the Round of 16, continuing their impressive tournament run.The match had been

Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been ranked as the sixth-best shot-stopper at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to FIFA's latest power rankings.The Hearts of Oak shot-stopper earned a rating of 7.61, placing him among the tournament's elite goalkeepers. Asare had climbed as high as fifth before Portugal's Diogo Costa â?? ranked fourth with 7.73 â?? produced a standout performance against Colombia to edge ahead.The Top 10 Goalkeepers at the World Cup (FIFA

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has named Morocco among the leading candidate to annex the 2026 World Cup title after his side fell short to the Atlas Lions in the round 32 clash on Tuesday.The European outfit were knocked out in the Round of 32 after a tense and evenly balanced encounter that ended 1-1 after extra time, with Morocco eventually sealing qualification to the Round of 16 with a 3-2 win in a dramatic penalty shootout.It was another bitter disappointment for the

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has issued a heartfelt message of solidarity to the people of Accra following the devastating floods that have struck the Ghanaian capital, declaring that the team's thoughts remain with their homeland even as they prepare for their World Cup knockout clash with Colombia.On behalf of the squad, Queiroz expressed deep sympathy for those affected by the disaster, including families who have lost loved ones and those who have been displaced

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Iddie Adams has moved to calm concerns over potential financial distractions within the national team camp, insisting that government remains fully committed to keeping players focused ahead of Ghanaâ??s next assignment at the FIFA World Cup.Ghanaâ??s Black Stars have reached the Round of 32 for the first time since 2010, setting up a knockout tie against Colombia after a group-stage campaign that included a win over Panama, a goalless

Tyrique George is edging closer to a permanent move from Chelsea to Everton, with the two Premier League clubs entering fresh negotiations over the 20-year-old's future. According to The Athletic, discussions are set to begin this week after Everton revived their interest following George's impressive loan spell during the second half of the 2025-26 campaign. The Toffees had an option to make the deal permanent at the end of the loan, but declined to trigger the reported

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has expressed strong confidence in Ghanaâ??s chances ahead of their Round of 32 encounter with Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Black Stars are in the tournament to compete at the highest level and win matches.Ghana have reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time since 2010, setting up a last-32 meeting with Colombia after finishing third in Group L.The four-time African champions recorded a win