…at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he claimed the Golden Boot for the second consecutive tournamentMbappe entered the tournament needing only four goals to surpass Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goalsLionel Messi briefly held the record during the tournament but failed to add to his tally in the…

…comes as the nine-time African champions prepare to begin their title defence at the tournament after arriving in Morocco for the competition. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the Super Falcons intensified preparations in Casablanca before relocating to Rabat ahead of their Group C opener against Malawi on July 2…

…FIFA World Cup, accusing them of "spreading hate" and ignoring what he described as the tournament's overwhelming success. Infantino and FIFA have come under heavy criticism over the controversies that plagued the 2026 FIFA World Cup, such as visa issues, outside forces influencing FIFA's decision-making, and officiati…

FIFA has identified three major tournaments that it says will play a crucial role in shaping Concacaf’s race to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup following the conclusion of the 2026 global finals. With Canada, Mexico and the United States having successfully co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, the three nations will now r…

…his lifestyle. He came under renewed scrutiny this week after taking part in a poker tournament while his team-mates were playing a Copa Sudamericana match in Venezuela. Neymar responded by celebrating his opening goal with a card-dealing gesture before using a corner flag to mimic a golf swing. Brazil’s all-time recor…

…part of his post-World Cup break in Italy. The Norwegian striker remains one of the tournament's biggest stars, having helped Norway reach the last eight while attracting millions of new followers across social media during the competition. Donnarumma joined Manchester City last summer from PSG for £26 million, winning…

…Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.The 39-year-old played a crucial role throughout the tournament, finishing among Argentina's top performers with several goals and assists as Lionel Scaloni's side narrowly missed out on retaining the title they won in Qatar in 2022.The physical demands of another deep international tournam…

…being cap-tied to the South American giants Messi played for Argentina during the 2026 tournament this summer; however, the trajectory of his international career could have been significantly different. A recent investigation revealed that he was eligible to play for Argentina’s fierce rivals Brazil. A comprehensive t…

…league confirmed exceptions had been pre-arranged for players reaching the international tournament’s final stages. “Prior to the start of the 2026 season, Major League Soccer and the MLS Players Association agreed that upon a player’s exit from the World Cup competition, clubs would have individual conversations with…

…international also impressed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring four goals during the tournament. Vinicius is one of several attacking players Arsenal are monitoring this summer, with Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez also regarded as a long-term target.Reports suggest Atlético are reluctant to sell Álvarez but w…

…City midfielder made 122 line-breaking passes across his eight appearances at the tournament, the highest figure recorded since Xabi Alonso at the 2010 World Cup. Having already won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, the Champions League, the Euros, and now the World Cup, he joins an exclusive group of only four male players to…

…City’s Erling Haaland to join him for a holiday. After representing Brazil in the 2026 tournament, Vini is currently enjoying his off-season in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro before he begins pre-season training with Real Madrid. "We are waiting for you, @erling," Vinicius captioned the post One of the images depicted…

…disappointing qualification campaign, extending their absence from football's biggest tournament after also missing the 2018 and 2022 editions.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.The failure prompted the federation to begin searching for a new coach capable of rebuilding the national team…

…a tougher challenge against Australia in their second match of the men’s 3×3 basketball tournament. Vanguard News The post Commonwealth Games 2026: Nigeria defeat Cayman Islands in men’s 3×3 basketball opener appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Cup of Nations is set to provide several opportunities for records to be broken as the tournament returns to Morocco with a historic expansion to 16 teams. According to the Confederation of African Football, CAF, the 14th edition could see new milestones established in areas ranging from tournament appearances and titl…

…its latest global market value update, which reflects players’ performances during the tournament and throughout the season. Even though he missed the competition, Osimhen retained his valuation of €75 million, keeping him among the top 55 most valuable players in the world. He is the sole player currently active in th…

…challenge of rebuilding confidence in a national team that has struggled in recent major tournaments.

…allegiances to Australia in May just before the Socceroos announced their squad for the tournament. Volpato has played at Serie A side Sassuolo since 2023, and he made 24 league appearances for the club as they finished 11th last season. by Linda Ikeji at 24/07/2026 9:38 AM | Share this Story

…Tabitha plays for Lyon and Temwa for Kansas City Current. There have been 13 WAFCON tournaments from 1998 and, apart from Nigeria, only Equatorial Guinea twice and South Africa once have been crowned champions. Equatorial Guinea failed to qualify this time, while South Africa are the top seeds in Group B, where they wi…

…his squad, fine-tune tactics and build cohesion ahead of Nigeria’s opening match at the tournament. The victory will boost the confidence of the Super Falcons as they pursue a record 11th WAFCON title. Nigeria will now shift attention to the group stage of the delayed 2026 WAFCON, aiming to reclaim the continental crow…

…even when part of ‘super-teams’.” Reflecting on performances in the World Cup and other tournaments, Diaz commented: “Kylian Mbappe is the best goalscorer in the world, the one with the best ability to finish. However, both soccer and basketball require the development of a cohesive unit that performs effectively toget…

…the 25-year-old centre-back had been managing the problem for several weeks before the tournament but aggravated the injury during France’s semi-final defeat to Spain, where he was forced off after just 30 minutes. Following his return to London, Saliba underwent further assessment by a specialist, with Arsenal confirm…

…commended the 10 African nations that represented the continent at the expanded 48-team tournament. During the tournament, nine African teams progressed from the group stage to the Round of 32, the highest qualification rate for African teams in FIFA World Cup history. The African representatives at the tournament were…

…confrontations, per GiveMeSport.Olmo, one of Spain's standout performers throughout the tournament, was caught up in the incident involving Ayala as celebrations and disappointment unfolded on the pitch.Lionel Messi releases emotional statement Legit.ng previously reported that Lionel Messi released an emotional statem…

…Faso hosted the AFCON in 1998 and Mali in 2002. Niger has never hosted the biennial tournament. Mali has five CAF-approved stadiums, while Burkina Faso secured approval in 2025 for the main stadium in Ouagadougou. Niger, meanwhile, is continuing to bring its General Seyni Kountche Stadium —- which has been barred from…