…Hefeng. Abiodun and Gift will complete coach Justine Madugu's 25-player squad for the tournament. File: Gift Monday The 10-time African champions have continued preparations at the La Noria Club in Casablanca ahead of their departure to Morocco's administrative capital, Rabat, where they will play their Group C matches…

…more united than before. With the chemistry we’ve built and the exposure to world-class tournaments, I believe we can bring home medals,” Alogba affirmed. As Lagos prepares to host the fencing world, Team Nigeria’s hopes are high, their spirits unshaken. For Thomas, Aninyei, and their teammates, the championships repre…

…was promoted to the Premier League in 2010. Taylor refereed at four major international tournaments, specifically the 2022 and 2026 World Cups, and the 2020 and 2024 European Championships, taking charge of 163 international matches in total. His final match was a World Cup round of 16 tie between Portugal and Spain ea…

…clubs so passionately that match days completely affect their mood.Even outside major tournaments, football conversations never stop. There's always a new transfer rumor, a rivalry match, or a debate about who should win the league. Fans stay engaged all year as football always gives them something to chat about.Online…

…19 to 27, 2026, with organisers describing preparations as being in full swing. The tournament, organised by the Ikoyi Golf Community Nigeria Association in collaboration with Ikoyi Club 1938, will build on nearly three decades of tradition while aiming to set new standards in organisation, competition and stakeholder…

…recognised a World Cup 2026 squad as the most defensively disciplined side in the tournament's historyThe country conceded the fewest goals than any team in any previous World Cup edition, which made the defensive achievement even more remarkableA young man on X responded to FIFA's announcement, pointing out the extra…

…the post spread rapidly across platforms, no official statement from FIFA or the tournament's host organising committee addressed the fireworks allegation at the time the claim began circulating. Quinn's post does not include photographic or video evidence to support the assertion, though its reach suggests many users…

…Fushimi has died at the age of 50 after crashing during a race at the Matsusaka Keirin tournament in Mie Prefecture.Fushimi sustained fatal injuries on Saturday after losing control while attempting to move through the field during the race. According to the Japan Keirin Autorace Foundation (JKA), he swerved to avoid r…

…Final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Photo by: Al Bello.ImagesSpain's run through the tournament in North America, which ended with a World Cup title, pushed them one game beyond that mark.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.According to ESPN, La Roja's unbeaten sequence encompassed the f…

…it is never awarded permanently to any nation, regardless of how many times they win the tournament.FIFA adopted this policy largely because of what happened to the Jules Rimet Trophy.Brazil was allowed to keep the original trophy after winning the World Cup for a third time in 1970. However, it was stolen from the Bra…

…Spain's UEFA Euro 2024 success. Then only 17, the Barcelona star dazzled throughout the tournament, becoming the youngest player to feature in and win a European Championship while also claiming the Young Player of the Tournament award. by Linda Ikeji at 20/07/2026 8:34 AM | Share this Story

…with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Trump basked in the attention at the end of a tournament he has called “the most successful sporting event maybe in the history of the world.” Trump briefly lingered on stage as Infantino tried to lead him away while the Spanish team held the trophy aloft in celebration. The 80-yea…

…hold both the @FIFAWorldCup and @FIFAWWC simultaneously!” Spain’s triumph in the men’s tournament came three years after the country’s women’s team lifted the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time by defeating England 1-0 in the 2023 final in Sydney, Australia, thanks to Olga Carmona’s decisive goal. The latest suc…

…an effort into the roof of the net. That secured Spain a sixth victory in seven major tournament finals, while leaving Argentina and Messi – who failed to build on their 2022 final triumph and become the first side in 64 years to defend the World Cup – to ponder what could’ve been in what was likely his last internatio…

…by being named the best player of the 2026 FIFA World CupLa Roja dominated the post-tournament awards after Unai Simón and Pau Cubarsí also received major FIFA honoursSpain ended the competition with a historic World Cup triumph and several tournament recordsFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Spain c…

…became the youngest-ever winner of the FIFA Young Player Award after a remarkable tournamentSpain's title-winning campaign also saw Rodri, Ferran Torres and La Roja receive global recognitionFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Spain completed a memorable 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign by dominating the…

…Mbappé has emerged as the leading scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finishing the tournament with 10 goals and four assists. Mbappé’s impressive attacking display puts him ahead of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who ended the competition with eight goals and four assists. England midfielder Jude Bellingham and Norway…

…unveiled the complete list of contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Hyundai Goal of the Tournament ahead of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain. The latest six nominees from the quarter-finals and semi-finals complete the shortlist, with the overall winner to be decided after the World Cup final. FIFA had on Sa…

…referee Howard Webb, said conspiracy theories surrounding officiating at the ongoing tournament are “nonsense” and unfairly damage the reputation of match officials. ‘There is no favouritism’ Cann dismissed claims circulating online that FIFA wants Argentina and Messi to win the World Cup, stressing that referees make…

…history after scoring twice in France's third-place play-off against England at the 2026 tournament.The two goals took Mbappé's overall World Cup tally to 22, surpassing Lionel Messi's previous record and strengthening his bid for the tournament's Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals during the 2026 campaign.The 27-year-…

…FIFA World Cup. The bronze-medal finish represents England’s best performance at the tournament since lifting the World Cup in 1966 and comes despite their painful semi-final defeat to defending champions Argentina. Rice backs England’s progress Speaking after the victory, Rice praised the quality of the squad and insi…

…the 2026 FIFA World CupOlise's achievement came while representing France in the ongoing tournament, drawing widespread attention to his standout performancesThe Bundesliga star's record-breaking feat has placed him among the most impactful players in World Cup historyFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.n…

…to the 2022 edition, even taking into account the higher number of matches for a 48-team tournament, a betting expert told AFP. Although many football fans were sceptical about the increase in the number of teams from 32 to 48, it appears punters have welcomed it. “We’ve seen an 80% increase in the ticket volume,” Darr…

…Spain and Argentina, where he addressed FIFA President Gianni Infantino and praised the tournament. “You should choose the United States of America again. This time we will leave Canada and Mexico out,” Trump said. He also suggested FIFA award the tournament to another host before returning it to the United States. “Pi…

…preparations by training outdoors on Thursday as they gear up to face Argentina in the tournament's final. by Linda Ikeji at 17/07/2026 10:50 PM | Share this Story