…Nigeria, is currently a member of South Africa’s squad participating in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Okon played the full 90 minutes as South Africa fought to a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic on Thursday. In a video shared by Nigerian journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana, the c…

At least two countries have qualified for the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. They are Mexico and the United States of America, USA. USA is the latest team to qualify for the last-32 after beating Australia 2-0 in a Group D tie Yesterday. An own goal from Cameron Burgess and a goal from Alex…

Morocco captain, Achraf Hakimi, has become the most-capped African player in FIFA World Cup history. This comes after the defender reached a landmark of 12th tournament appearance for Morocco. The Paris Saint-Germain star entered the 2026 World Cup with 10 appearances. He moved to 11 after featuring in Morocco's 1-1 dr…

…an academy on paper but is not actually teaching the kids anything. “Especially with the FIFA ruling that academies that own the economic rights for players who move to Europe or abroad for big fees will get a percentage, Nigerians have now bastardized this academy system in our football. “And because it has been pollu…

…why are you suddenly in love with Portugal? Shouldn't you stick with your GOAT, for whom FIFA blatantly rigged the 2022 World Cup with dubious penalties? Why not stick with your GOAT, who crushed an Algerian defender's leg without any sanction at the ongoing Club World Cup? If Messi is the GOAT, why do you keep obsessi…

…that could qualify for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is beginning to take shape, with several teams already establishing themselves as favourites to progress to the knockout rounds. Although the tournament's expanded format means teams must first navigate the Roun…

…midfielder Johan Manzambi after his recent performance for Switzerland at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. Manzambi was impressive, scoring a brace as Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1. The 20-year-old had attracted interest from Manchester United and other clubs this summer transfer window. However…

…F fixtures.Figure caption, A record no World Cup manager wants...Related topicsFootballFIFA World Cup 2026TunisiaMore on this storyPlay BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor gamePublished9 JuneWorld Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCPublished6 JuneEverything you need to know about the W…

…to Canada in the last 32 if they finish as runners-up in Group L.Related topicsFootballFIFA World Cup 2026GhanaMore on this storyPlay BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor gamePublished9 JuneWorld Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCPublished6 JuneEverything you need to know about the Wor…

…thank Secretary Rubio, US State Department officials, the government of Cape Verde and Fifa for working together to make this possible," added the Brooklyn Congressman.A US State Department official later added: "We can confirm our visa team in Praia is in close touch with her and providing the needed services."Cape Ve…

…by campaigners.Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump was the inaugural recipient of the Fifa Peace Prize, collecting the award from Fifa president Gianni Infantino last December"Sadly, right now, the most vulnerable in Africa and across the world have been shut out entirely," Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, president and chie…

…keep their place in the top flight.BBC Sport has contacted Wahi's representatives and Fifa for comment.The LFP said: "At this stage, and given the ongoing investigation and the confidentiality requirements imposed by the police authorities, the LFP will not make any further comments and has not initiated disciplinary p…

…magic after appointing the charismatic Frenchman in an attempt to salvage their 2026 Fifa World Cup campaign.The Carthage Eagles did not waste time in parting company with Sabri Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat by Sweden on Monday - making them the first ever country to sack a coach after their first game at the finals.…

…caption, Cameroon were forced to add black sleeves to their 2002 jersey after Fifa ruled that the sleeveless version broke World Cup rules Originally released as a basketball-style vest, the Indomitable Lions wore the sleeveless version as they romped to the Afcon title in February 2002."The players didn't know we woul…

…the field, Iran’s football federation said on Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming their team is being subjected to travel restrictions during the tournament. “Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the tournament well in advance, Iran’s national football team has once again encountered…

…Yan Diomande as a major threat ahead of Saturday’s crucial Group E clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with coach Julian Nagelsmann warning his side against complacency after their emphatic opening victory. The match in Toronto could determine which side secures an early place in the knockout stage after both teams opene…

…side must raise their level when they face Sweden in a crucial Group F clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. The Dutch go into the encounter under pressure after surrendering a late lead in a 2-2 draw against Japan in their opening game, while Sweden arrive full of confidence following a 5-1 demolition of Tunis…

…the team and captain Cristiano Ronaldo after their disappointing start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Reuters, defender Ruben Dias said the squad was treating the backlash following their 1-1 draw against Democratic Republic of Congo as "noise" as they prepare for their second Group K match against Uzbekistan…

Algeria have lodged a complaint with FIFA over “refereeing injustice” in their opening World Cup loss to Argentina, particularly a tackle by Lionel Messi, an Algerian football federation source told AFP on Friday. Messi caught Algeria defender Aissa Mandi on the calf with a studs-up challenge from behind in the 30th mi…

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…is where I'm supposed to be'," he says.That same year, world football's governing body Fifa had selected the USA to host the 1994 World Cup finals - the first time the tournament had gone to a country outside Europe or Latin America.They would be under the global spotlight."The US was not a factor in world soccer at al…

…only carrying the ball, I'm carrying the hopes where I come from'."Haiti v Scotland2026 Fifa World Cup14 June, 02:00 BSTBostonWatch on iPlayerListen on SoundsWatch on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app from 01:10 BST, with full match commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds. Live text and highl…

…and South America - the continents that hold 15 of the top 20 slots in the current Fifa rankings - have not had things entirely their own way.Brazil, Uruguay and Switzerland were all held to draws by so-called 'lesser' nations, while Spain were frustrated by debutants Cape Verde in one of the World Cup's biggest surpri…

…larger than anything he's used to seeing back home in Morocco. About 75% of the 2026 Fifa World Cup matches are being played in the US with Mexico and Canada sharing the remainder. With that comes more international fans in the US keen to explore American culture, landscape and all the country's oddities.It's made for…

…hoping that the time they spend close to their own goal will be lessened.Related topicsFIFA World Cup 2026England Men's Football TeamMore on this story'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired 'fearful' EnglandPublished18 June'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best formPublished18 JuneWho was the bi…