…on Instagram.Legit.ng recalls reporting that the duo performed the song together at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City in June, where a similar warm backstage hug also sparked reactions.Both artists are also set to appear in the historic final halftime show on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in…

…week. However, Deschamps refused their request as he doesn’t want to end the World Cup tournament with back-to-back defeats. The France squad had travelled from their World Cup training base in Boston to Miami on Thursday ahead of the England clash this weekend. Recall that England lost 2-1 against Argentina in the sem…

…finals. The Super Falcons set up camp in Casablanca on Monday in preparation for the tournament. Justine Madugu’s side will begin the defence of their title against the Scorchers of Malawi at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons, Ghana friendly called off

…him from the rest is his competitive mindset.”Messi has led Argentina through the 2026 tournament to reach another World Cup final at 39 years of age, having previously guided La Albiceleste to glory at the 2022 edition in Qatar. A second world title would cement a legacy already considered beyond comparison in the mod…

…limited edition of just 2,026 individually numbered pieces, a direct tribute to the tournament itself. All 26 FIFA World Cup champion players will receive a custom-made ring.A total of 30 exclusive rings will be made available to the newly crowned world champions. For the public, a further 1,996 replica rings will go o…

…been involved in the ongoing FIFA World Cup are expected to rejoin the squad after the tournament concludes. by Linda Ikeji at 16/07/2026 10:17 PM | Share this Story

…players representing countries competing against England during major international tournaments, while others defended the club's recognition of its player on international duty. by Linda Ikeji at 16/07/2026 9:50 PM | Share this Story

…part of preparations for the new season, Bayelsa United will stage a 12-team pre-season tournament featuring the eight quarter-finalists from the last edition of the Prosperity Cup, alongside Selena FC, Bayelsa Talents Under-19, Bayelsa United Feeders and City Boy FC. According to the club, the competition is aimed at…

…go by feel on the day. For Messi, who had already missed from the spot earlier in the tournament, Pickford’s notes reportedly instructed him to dive one way after initially shaping to go the other, banking on the Argentina captain switching up his usual pattern. Tottenham defender Marcos Senesi was seen demonstrating t…

…today and the squad, coaches and staff could not have worked harder during the tournament. “I would like to thank them all, and also give my heartfelt thanks to our wonderful fans here in the USA and at home.” England will now face France in Saturday’s third-place play-off, with victory ensuring their best men’s World…

…football is over, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. As Nigeria intensify preparations for the tournament in Morocco, the reigning African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year believes every team is capable of causing an upset and has urged her teammates to approach every game with maximum respect. “I don’t share the belief that an…

…blood, sweat, tears.” Bayern Munich forward Kane, who scored six goals during the tournament, said Thomas Tuchel’s men had struggled to repel constant attacks from the defending champions. “After the goal, whether it was them putting more men forward or us not being able to match them man for man, it was just wave afte…

…play-off after suffering another painful exit in the latter stages of a major tournament.

…in football. Defending that title, however, has proven even more difficult. In the tournament’s nearly century-long history, only two countries have successfully retained the World Cup trophy, while several others have come agonisingly close. With defending champions Argentina edging England 2-1 to reach the 2026 FIFA…

…spectacular comeback to overcome the Three Lions, extending their impressive run in the tournament and moving one step closer to retaining the World Cup title. Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, but Enzo Fernandez equalised 30 minutes later, and Lautaro Martinez headed in the winner in stoppage time f…

…what is ours!” she wrote, echoing a popular anthem sung by Argentine fans during the tournament. Villarruel’s father fought in the 1982 Falklands War between Argentina’s military dictatorship and the UK over the South Atlantic islands, whose sovereignty remains contested. The 74-day conflict ended in a British victory,…

…coach Didier Deschamps is departing Les Bleus following the team's exit from the 2026 tournament. The dreams of the 57-year-old, who won the World Cup as a player (in 1998) and a manager (in 2018), of winning it a third time are over after their 2-0 defeat by Spain in Tuesday's first semi-final. Deschamps confirmed in…

…New Jersey.It marks Spain's second-ever appearance in a World Cup final. Spain won the tournament in 2010. The Spaniards will face the winner of the second semifinal between defending champion Argentina and England, taking place Wednesday, July 15.Spain's first goal came in the 22nd minute when Mikel Oyarzabal scored f…

…Maradona considered him indispensable to his preparations and recovery during the tournament. Diego Maradona in action in the clash Argentina Vs England at the 1986 World Cup | FIFA He reminisced, "It may have been 40 years ago, but things like that never leave you. To think Argentina and England are going to meet agai…

…the setup, I know we had full concentration going into the game." Balogun finished the tournament as the United States' leading scorer with three goals. by Linda Ikeji at 14/07/2026 3:39 PM | Share this Story

…at the World Cup so far, the teenager is confident of making an impact in one of the tournament’s biggest matches. “I don’t focus on goals, but it’s always special to score in a match like this. I accept the challenge. That’s why I came here,” he said. Yamal described the encounter as “the game everyone was waiting for…

…to protect the future prospects of the national program.The Teranga Lions entered the tournament with high expectations after defeating Morocco to secure the Africa Cup of Nations title in January. However, their World Cup campaign faltered early in Group I, where they suffered consecutive opening defeats to France and…

…classified as the 'highest risk' match at the World Cup following a meeting of the FBI, tournament officials and local law enforcement. The FBI, FIFA officials and local police held a security meeting on Monday to assess the risks surrounding the match, highlighting the long-standing rivalry between England and Argenti…

…within the French camp, resulting in an 18-match international ban for the striker.The tournament implosion saw the rest of the Les Bleus squad famously refuse to train in protest of Anelka's immediate expulsion, leaving the French Football Federation (FFF) with no choice but to hand out sweeping suspensions upon their…

…assistant referee. The appointment places the experienced Elfath in charge of one of the tournament’s biggest fixtures as Lionel Messi-led Argentina seeks to defend the World Cup title they won in Qatar in 2022. The semi-final pits two of football’s traditional powerhouses against each other, with Argentina chasing a p…