…to complete an 8-5 aggregate victory. The Nigerian side confirmed their place at the tournament, scheduled to be held in Morocco from October 17 to November 7, with an entertaining victory at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Saturday. Joseph inspires Nigeria to qualification Holding a 3-2 advantage from the first leg in I…

…in leadership was necessary after the Teranga Lions failed to meet expectations at the tournament. Senegal arrived at the World Cup with high hopes after lifting the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title by defeating Morocco in the final earlier this year. However, their campaign unravelled quickly. The West Africans lost t…

…outcomes have prompted fresh talks over consistency in FIFA’s decision-making during the tournament. Following criticism over the Balogun case, FIFA released an 871-word statement explaining that the ruling was reached after “considering all of the specific circumstances surrounding the incident and evidence available.…

…in win over ItalyNations Championship: All you need to know about rugby's new-look tournamentNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contractChoose the Sky Sports push notifications you want Argentina's Joaquin Oviedo is tackled by Adam Beard Sam Costelow converted all three of Wales' tries but Argentina, for who…

…over Zverev. “It means a lot to me to play one more final here. It’s the most special tournament we have,” said Sinner, who crashed out in the second round of the recent French Open. Sinner will be competing in his seventh Grand Slam final and his first since losing to Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open last year. The 24-ye…

…minute. European champions Spain, who earlier conceded their first goal in the entire tournament, will now face the swashbuckling French in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said the game would be “a final before the final”, given the quality of both teams. The post England battle Norway as Arg…

…triumphs in 1994 and 2002, finishing as the top scorer with eight goals in the latter tournament. Despite achieving immense global success on the pitch, the sudden transition to everyday life left a profound void that heavily impacted his personal life and well-being. "When you decide to leave the game, it feels like s…

…for more than a decade, quietly shaping the determination with which he approached every tournament that followed. When Portugal finally reached another European Championship final in France twelve years later, fate seemed almost cruel in denying him the opportunity to decide the match on the pitch. Forced off through…

…half-time to level the contest and score the first goal Spain had conceded during the tournament. Both teams created chances after the break, but neither could find a breakthrough until Merino’s decisive intervention late in the game. The victory sends Spain into the World Cup semi-finals, where they will meet France i…

…Cup media centre in Kansas City, raising fresh concerns over safety at the Three Lions' tournament base. The incident occurred on Thursday at the media facility near England's training headquarters at Swope Soccer Village. According to reports, a man carrying a wrench entered the restricted area while shouting, alarmin…

…Footballer of the Year. He also represented the nation at multiple major international tournaments, cementing his legacy as one of Africa's most accomplished players.At club level, Mané enjoyed a successful six-year spell at Liverpool, where he made 196 appearances and scored 90 goals, winning the Premier League, UEFA…

…edition the Super Eagles have failed to qualify for, having also missed the 2022 tournament. Prior to that, the team had only failed to qualify once since making its World Cup debut in 1994, missing the 2006 tournament in Germany.Beyond the sporting disappointment, Nigeria's failure to qualify also carries significant…

…said the team endured significant financial challenges despite eventually winning the tournament. According to him, the then Nigeria Football Association failed to pay for the team’s hotel accommodation and meals. He claimed the players were served the same meal, rice and sauce, for an entire week. When they questioned…

…in the Round of 16, despite a red card to Jarell Quansah. Norway pulled off one of the tournament's biggest upsets by knocking out five-time champions Brazil 2-1, riding on a sensational double from Erling Haaland. For England, this is another step in what is becoming a sustained late-stage run at major tournaments, wi…

…Spain enter the match in Los Angeles as strong favorites, having not conceded a goal all tournament. Belgium have had a more testing time of it, only narrowly topping their group after two draws with Egypt and Iran, and requiring a late comeback to dispatch Senegal. But at a press conference Thursday, Garcia appeared t…

…noted that Argentina's national team had stayed at the same hotel during the tournament before their Round of 32 match against Cape Verde without raising any public complaints. Norway are scheduled to face England in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final at Miami Stadium on Saturday. by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 7:29 AM | S…

…World Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Morocco, ending the Atlas Lions’ impressive tournament run. Didier Deschamps’ side secured a third consecutive World Cup semi-final appearance through second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele at Boston Stadium. Mbappe recovers from penalty miss France dominat…

The FIFA 2026 World Cup is proving to be more than just football's biggest tournament; it has become a major commercial battleground for sportswear giants Nike and Adidas, both of whom are using the event to boost sales and cement soccer's growing popularity in the United States. With matches being staged across 11 Ame…

…Collina dismissed any suggestion of misconduct or a conspiracy to keep Argentina in the tournament. "Of course, constructive discussion about decisions will always be part of football, but unfounded allegations have no place in our sport," Collina said. "Nobody can question the integrity of the FIFA World Cup match off…

…recently represented Portugal at the Under-21 level and was chosen for the Team of the Tournament for the 2025 European Championships. Welcome to Chelsea, Geovany!

…qualification in the ongoing World Cup and the concurrent elimination of Egypt from the tournament. According to law enforcement, the jubilation quickly spiraled into a confrontational situation as the Argentina supporters clashed with a group of Egyptian fans who were also present in the area. ​Authorities intervened…

…finished second after losing the final 3-0 to Italy. He was named to the “Team of the Tournament” in recognition of his accomplishments throughout the competition. He was called up to the senior squad for the first time on August 30, 2024, ahead of the UEFA Nations League openers against Croatia and Scotland the follow…

…enhance users' online privacy, was announced as an official World Cup partner before the tournament and has been prominently featured on advertising boards during matches.La Liga president Javier Tebas, who has led Spain's campaign against illegal football streaming, criticised the sponsorship, saying VPN services can…

…walking a disciplinary tightrope in one of his country's biggest matches of the tournament. The winger will need to carefully manage every tackle, challenge and reaction to avoid picking up another caution that would rule him out of a potential semi-final. France had hoped FIFA would rescind the booking, believing the…

…but did not participate in training. Despite being ruled out for the remainder of the tournament, Henderson will stay with the squad, with manager Thomas Tuchel keen to keep the experienced midfielder involved because of his positive influence within the group. Wednesday’s workout was England’s first training session s…