…announced plans to review FIFA’s proposal to open the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup and other major tournaments to private investment. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CAF said its president, Patrice Motsepe, will meet with the Confederation’s Executive Committee next week to examine the proposal and d…

…tactical decisions during the hydration break may have cost his side in their 2026 FIFA World Cup defeat to Norway. Reflecting on the match in an interview with ESPN monitored by PUNCH Online on Thursday, the Italian said Brazil were in control before the scheduled stoppage, despite Norway enjoying long spells of posse…

FIFA issues deadline to members to support plan to sell $4 billion stake in World Cup World Football governing body, FIFA has told member associations they will each receive $40 million if they back a plan to sell stakes in major competitions - but they must sign up by 19 September.The sport's global governing body on…

FIFA defend controversial red card in Argentina World Cup clash against Switzerland despite its lawmakers confirming decision was wrong FIFA has defended the controversial decision to send off Switzerland striker Breel Embolo during his side's 3-1 FIFA World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina, despite the Internatio…

…a furious backlash from European football’s governing body UEFA, which insisted the World Cup was not an “asset to trade”. England’s Football Association (FA) also voiced major concerns. “We were completely unaware of this proposal and have no substantive details, including what the proposition actually is, and what co…

…Scorchers at Stade El Barid, writing:“Best I've ever come across, heads up champ!!”World Cup qualification adds pressureThe stakes extend well beyond the tournament itself. FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 qualification is tied to the competition's results, making the defeat even harder to absorb for Nigerian football fans…

Spain brought the curtain down on an epic World Cup when they held their nerve to beat a physical Argentina side 1-0 at MetLife Stadium on July 19th, and truth be told, the best team won. La Roja didn’t concede a single shot on target throughout the two-hour affair, eventually grabbing the deciding goal deep into extra…

FIFA President Infantino called out over plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors FIFA president Gianni Infantino is reportedly considering a proposal to sell minority stakes in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup and Club World Cup to private investors, a move that has already drawn strong oppositio…

…Tuesday that Moine Chaabani was taking over as national team coach, after a disastrous World Cup in which two different coaches oversaw three losses. “His contract is for a period of four years,” the FTF said in a press release, confirming reports that had been circulating for several days. Chaabani won the African Cha…

…second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday. Technical director Roberto Maldini, who reportedly threatened to resign if Mancini was appointed, has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri. “Today we have a new coach and a new te…

…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 signed a contr…

…season after joining from Ajax. He made one substitute appearance for England at the World Cup before breaking his arm falling over advertising hoardings while celebrating their last-16 win over Mexico. by Linda Ikeji at 28/07/2026 10:08 AM | Share this Story

…the minds of football lovers for the man-made orchestrations in this year’s FIFA World Cup that nearly brought the beautiful game of football to disrepute. Never has there been so much deep-seated sour taste in the mouth in any edition of the global showpiece as the 2026 edition hosted by Mexico/United States/Canada. A…

Nigerians among 175 World Cup visitors seeking asylum in Canada A total of 175 visitors who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have filed asylum claims, with Nigerians among the nationalities seeking refugee protection after the tournament. Canadian immigration authorities confirmed that the applications w…

Cape Verde star Sidny Lopes Cabral claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup goal of the tournament award after his stunning strike against ArgentinaThe goal came during a dramatic Round of 32 clash that stretched to 120 minutes, with Lopes responding to Argentina's extra-time openerFIFA confirmed the goal beat competition from…

…show titled Day 1sFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Life after the World Cup appears to be taking shape for Cristiano Ronaldo, and it has nothing to do with football.The Portuguese superstar is linked to a new television drama titled Day 1s, a fictional series centred on a UK soccer agent named Stan…

FIFA recognised Kylian Mbappe as a record breaker 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 th…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino slams World Cup critics for 'spreading hate' FIFA president Gianni Infantino has launched a scathing attack on critics of the 2026 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…

…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…

…example, to Messi, why not, partly because of what he has shown at 39 years old in the World Cup. “If I have to choose someone, Rodri or Cubarsi, because Canavaro also won a World Cup playing as a centre-back and Cubarsi has ​​had a great World Cup to deserve it,” she said. The winner of this year’s Ballon d'Or will be…

…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 rejoin the rest of the Concacaf region in a fresh…

…a tongue-in-cheek goal celebration on his return to action after Brazil’s disappointing World Cup campaign. His brace helped Santos, who remain embroiled in a relegation battle, rescue a 2-2 home draw against bottom club Chapecoense on Saturday. The result left Santos just one point above the relegation zone in Brazil’…

…alongside his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, after spending 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 j…

…fitness concernsMessi's absence follows Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finalFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Lionel Messi is set to miss Inter Miami's Major League Soccer clash against Montreal on Sunday, July 26, after being left out of the squad for a second consecutive ma…

…status as the greatest player in Argentina’s history, guiding the nation to secure one World Cup, two Copa America trophies, one Copa Finalissima, and one Olympic gold medal. He holds the record as the all-time scorer for the Albiceleste, with 125 goals in 207 appearances. The 39-year-old showcased an impressive perfor…