…twice. He had previously considered retiring from international football after the 2026 World Cup but said Portugal Football Federation president Pedro Proença persuaded him to reconsider.

…FIFA, knew that the Democratic Republic of Congo fielded an ineligible player in the 2026 World Cup qualifier game played against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, The New York Times has learnt. The match, which was held in November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, was the final of the CAF play-offs for a spot in the intercontinenta…

…have now won 10 consecutive matches since a surprise 0-0 draw with Cape Verde during the 2026 World Cup group stage. The reigning world champions also won the Nations League in 2023 and reached the final in 2021 and 2025.

…17 caps for Switzerland's U21 side. He had also been an unused substitute during a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Slovenia in October 2025.Athekame shines on Swiss debutHis introduction to senior international football was nothing short of impressive. As seen on Flashscore, Athekame provided the cut-back from which Z…

…in 2024. Mbaye has also established himself with Senegal, scoring against France at the 2026 World Cup. 3. Taylor Harwood-Bellis — Southampton to Aston Villa, £25m rising to £30m Aston Villa also completed the signing of England defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton. The deal is worth an initial £25m, with th…

…administration of football in the country. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, while their female counterparts, the Super Falcons, followed suit by not qualifying for the 2027 Women’s World Cup for the first time in history. The NSC were reported to be at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa Wednesday…

…of the national setup to help the team rebuild and move forward after a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign. The former Manchester United and Atlético Madrid forward is one of the biggest names in Uruguayan football history. He scored 36 goals in 112 appearances for his country and was a key figure during Uruguay’s m…

…Cup qualification in the same window when the Super Eagles had also just missed the 2026 World Cup, the debate over the NFF’s electoral structure looks set to intensify in the weeks leading up to September’s Elective Congress in Lafia.

…out on Champions League glory last season, and England settled for third place at the 2026 World Cup. Yet across the Bundesliga campaign, the former Tottenham Hotspur striker contributed 61 goals for Bayern as the club secured another German title, reinforcing his status as one of the most reliable goalscorers in world…

…and regional associations. FIFA also highlighted the successful delivery of the 2026 World Cup and credited the work of the FIFA President, Secretary General and administration for helping deliver the tournament. The organisation said the Rabat meeting should help strengthen its governance and restore confidence as it…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose country co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, joined Wednesday an international chorus of criticism of Gianni Infantino, saying he no longer had confidence in his ability to lead FIFA. “Certainly I don’t have confidence in Mr Infantino, after this point, given what transpired,” Carney…

…those ambitions to life.” Pochettino led the Americans to several milestones at the 2026 World Cup, including a record four goals in a World Cup match during a 4-1 victory over Paraguay, multiple group-stage wins for the first time since the inaugural tournament in 1930, and a record six points in the group phase. The…

…chats with Cristiano Ronaldo while explaining why he supports Portugal during the 2026 World Cup. Photo: davido>Davido made it clear that his support for the Portuguese national side was rooted in a genuine personal bond with Cristiano Ronaldo, not simply a neutral fan's admiration from afar.Davido and Ronaldo's friend…

…plug on the plan. CONCACAF, which includes all three co-hosts of the recently concluded 2026 World Cup — the United States, Canada and Mexico — as well as Caribbean associations, on Saturday welcomed the decision to scrap the divisive proposal. It joined European organization UEFA in criticizing Infantino’s actions and…

…who ended his 14-year stint in charge after the nation's semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 World Cup.Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid for a second time as head coach in 2021.The 54-year-old, widely considered to be France's greatest player, has sign…

…I still do not understand what Argentina deserved at the end of the final whistle of the 2026 World Cup with the level of football they played against Spain in the final. I won’t take away the respect the Argentines deserved, going through the group stages; through the knockout matches (especially with the help of mall…

…stage in what was already a historic debut at the World Cup.Sidny Lopes Cabral wins 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament. Photo by Ezra Shaw.ImagesWhen Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina the lead at the start of extra time, it appeared the South American giants would advance comfortably. Lopes had other ideas.The Cape Ve…

…played for Mamelodi Sundowns and was part of the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup before his death on July 11Police launched an investigation into the circumstances of his death, but authorities had released no official findings by the day of his funeralFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.n…

…finals. With Canada, Mexico and the United States having successfully co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, the three nations will now rejoin the rest of the Concacaf region in a fresh qualification cycle for the 2030 tournament. Before the qualifying campaign begins, FIFA said teams from North America, Central America and the…

…captain Lionel Messi has missed two consecutive matches for Inter Miami after the 2026 World Cup final against Spain. Photo by: Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA.ImagesWorld Cup campaign takes its tollMessi's absence comes after an exhausting World Cup campaign with Argentina, who reached the final before suffering a 1-0 defea…

Rodri's World Cup Golden Ball win for Spain has pushed him into serious Ballon d'Or contention ahead of the October 26 ceremonyHarry Kane and Kylian Mbappe's chances took a hit after France and England both failed to reach the World Cup finalLamine Yamal and Lionel Messi remain in the running, with Messi chasing a reco…

…in Sydney on the same night. Volpato was one of Australia's breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup but is now back in the spotlight after allegedly driving a BMW Coupe at 109km/h in a 60km/h zone across Anzac Bridge about 1.10am on Friday.The 22-year-old Australian midfielder was stopped in a BMW Coupe on the Anzac Bridg…

…Cape Verde, who will hope to enthrall Africa like the senior men’s team did at the 2026 World Cup. Three stadiums in the capital, Rabat, and two in the commercial hub, Casablanca, will host 34 games, including two matches between quarter-final losers for inter-continental World Cup play-off slots. AFP

…staff, former players and football experts to review Africa's performances at the 2026 World Cup and develop recommendations ahead of the 2030 edition. "CAF will be hosting a conference and will invite the National Team coaches, technical teams, former African National Team players and other football experts and stakeh…

…coach Roberto Ayala was caught on camera punching Spain star Dani Olmo during the 2026 World Cup finalThe incident sparked widespread attention after footage of the altercation circulated online following the high-stakes matchAyala has since released a statement addressing what happened between him and the Barcelona mi…