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

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman admitted his side only had themselves to blame after crashing out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, conceding that Morocco deserved their place in the Round of 16 following a dramatic penalty shootout victory.The Dutch were sent packing after Morocco battled back to force penalties before holding their nerve from the spot, ending the Netherlands' hopes of another deep run at the tournament.An emotional Koeman did not hide his frustration after

Former Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah has urged the Black Stars technical team to leave no stone unturned in their preparations ahead of Ghana's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia.The Black Stars, who advanced to the knockout stage as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams from Group L, will face the South Americans on Saturday, July 4, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, with a place in the last 16 at stake.Mensah, who represented

The Black Stars have expressed profound sympathy for the victims of the devastating floods in Accra, taking a break from their preparations for Saturday's 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia to wish the victims well.Speaking from the United States, Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz released an official statement on behalf of the squad."On behalf of myself, my technical team, and the entire Black Stars squad here in the United States, I want to express

Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt have announced the signing of Ghana-eligible striker Malik Pimpong from Danish champions FC Midtjylland on a six-year contract.The 18-year-old, who is the son of former Black Stars forward Razak Pimpong, has penned a deal that will keep him at the German club until June 30, 2031, after establishing himself as one of Denmark's brightest young talents.Standing at 1.90 metres, Pimpong arrives in Frankfurt following a prolific spell with FC

Former Ivory Coast international Salomon Kalou has criticised FIFAâ??s decision to introduce mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, arguing that the stoppages are unnecessary and disrupt the flow of matches.Speaking at a SuperSport media roundtable on Monday, the ex-Chelsea forward said players do not need scheduled pauses to stay hydrated during games.â??I donâ??t think itâ??s necessary because players can always drink water whenever they need to,â? Kalou

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has rejected suggestions that government officials and political office holders benefited from sponsored trips to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that ticket allocation was handled without political influence.His clarification follows the conclusion of the governmentâ??s free World Cup ticket support programme, which was limited strictly to the group stage of the tournament and has since been discontinued ahead of the knockout

Englandâ??s World Cup campaign enters a decisive phase this week as they prepare to face DR Congo at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with a place in the Round of 16 at stake.Under Thomas Tuchel, the Three Lions have enjoyed a strong tournament run, but the upcoming fixture presents a different kind of challenge against a resilient Congolese side that fought back to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 and secure third place in Group K behind Portugal and Colombia.As England fine-tune

Englandâ??s World Cup campaign enters a decisive phase this week as they prepare to face DR Congo at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with a place in the Round of 16 at stake. Under Thomas Tuchel, the Three Lions have enjoyed a strong tournament run, but the upcoming fixture presents a different kind of challenge against a resilient Congolese side that fought back to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 and secure third place in Group K behind Portugal and Colombia. As England fine-tune

Ghanaâ??s Black Stars are set to travel to Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday, July 1, 2025, ahead of their Round of 32 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The West African side will take on Colombia on Friday, July 3, 2026, in what promises to be a high-stakes knockout encounter.Following their qualification to the next round, head coach Carlos Queiroz granted the squad a dayâ??s rest to aid recovery after a demanding group-stage campaign.Preparations will resume with double

Swedenâ??s World Cup campaign has been dealt a significant setback after defender Isak Kwaku Hien was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament following a hamstring injury. The centre-back, born in Stockholm to a Ghanaian father and a Swedish mother, picked up the problem during Swedenâ??s 1-1 draw with Japan, a result that was still enough to see them progress into the knockout stages as one of the best third-placed teams. However, the timing of the injury has now ended