…Andre Ayew has recalled the heartbreak of the 2010 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Uruguay, saying Luis Suarez’s handball denied not only Ghana but the entire African continent a chance to reach the semi-finals then. Ayew spoke on the Obi One Podcast released on Monday, reflecting on Ghana’s dramatic elimination a…

…by the throat and pushed Gavi to the ground ranks alongside the FIFA sanctions for Uruguay forward Luis Suarez in 2014 as among the most severe in World Cup history. Argentina defender Nahuel Molina was handed a seven-game ban while Thiago Almada was given a one-game suspension. FIFA imposed fines of $90,000 on Paredes…

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Uruguay have appointed football legend Diego Forlán as their new head coach, with the former striker taking charge of La Celeste following the departure of Marcelo Bielsa. Forlán returns to the national team in a new role after enjoying a legendary playing career with Uruguay. The 47-year-old will be hoping to use his…

Former Man.United striker Diego Forlan appointed Uruguay interim head coach Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlan has been named as the new interim head coach of Uruguay. His appointment comes after Marcelo Bielsa left his role as first-team boss of the national team following their chaotic World Cup campaign.…

…to the three main host nations: Spain, Portugal and Morocco: while Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will also receive automatic berths as part of the tournament’s centenary celebrations. The 2030 World Cup will be staged primarily across Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with the opening matches taking place in Argentina, Ur…

…respectively. “Export to South America was $0.76 billion (2.41%), with export to Peru, Uruguay and Brazil accounting for 1.33, 0.89, and 0.19 per cent, respectively. Nigeria realised $4.39 billion from the export of crude oil to Africa, representing 13.92 per cent of the total crude export. “Export to South Africa was…

…Mexico. 17. Peru. 18. St Christopher-Nevis. 19. St Lucia. 20. Trinidad and Tobago. 21. Uruguay. 22. St Vincent and the Grenadines. 23. USA.Vanuatu: What travellers should knowThe visa exemption covers citizens travelling to Vanuatu as visitors. Countries not on this list are expected to apply for the appropriate visa b…

…to Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with opening matches in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to commemorate the competition’s centenary; while Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. Under FIFA’s hosting rotation rules, countries from North America and Oceania will be eligible to bid for the 2038 tournament, with the bid…

…World Cup. Behind the joint leaders, Brazil's Alisson, Gilmar, Spain's Iker Casillas, Uruguay's Fernando Muslera and Germany's Manuel Neuer are tied for 10th place with seven clean sheets each. FIFA's updated rankings were published after Spain's 2-0 victory over France in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, with Simón conc…

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…Manuel Ugarte suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury that is expected to keep the Uruguay international out for an extended period. Santos move follows missed transfer targets Manchester United explored moves for several midfielders before reaching an agreement for Santos. The club’s pursuit of Nottingham Forest’s El…

…with a 0-0 draw with debutants Cape Verde. They thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 and edged Uruguay 1-0 to round off the group stages. In the last 32, Spain hammered Austria 3-0. 2026 World Cup: Spain set new record after 1-0 win over Portugal

…debutants Cape Verde to open their title charge. They then beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 and Uruguay 1-0 to top their group, before a statement 3-0 win over a dogged but limited Austria in the last 32. That impressive performance served notice to their rivals, and midfield general Rodri said that was just the start. "Spain's e…

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…and accumulated experience. He explained that this experience factor also explains why Uruguay, a country of just 3.5 million people, was able to win the World Cup twice, in 1930 and 1950, having played its first international match in 1902, well over a decade before Brazil's first representative fixture. African and S…

…Verde served warning of what they were capable of by holding European champions Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia to draws in Group H to reach the knockout stages in their first World Cup appearance. The Blue Sharks coach Bubista said the meeting with Messi and the world champions would be “the game of our lives” and it…

…to the knockout stages in their first ever World Cup after drawing with Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde in the group stages. “We are calm because we earned our place here on merit and there is nothing to fear or worry too much about,” Bubista told his pre-match press conference. “We know the importance of the match ahead…

Uruguay 2 M Araújo (44'44th minute) A Canobbio (45+6'51st minute) Cape Verde 2 K Gonçalves Pereira de Pina (21'21st minute) H Oliveira Alves Varela (61'61st minute)

Cape Verde fought back to earn a 2-2 draw with Uruguay in World Cup Group H on Sunday as the African archipelago maintained their stunning unbeaten start at the global showpiece. The debutants took the lead in Miami against the two-time former winners when Kevin Pina rifled in their first-ever World Cup goal before Uru…

Uruguay 2 M Araújo (44'44th minute) A Canobbio (45+6'51st minute) Cape Verde 2 K Gonçalves Pereira de Pina (21'21st minute) H Oliveira Alves Varela (61'61st minute)

…thing is that he’s back,” he said. Saudi Arabia also drew their opening game 1-1 with Uruguay. Saudis seek to repeat Argentina World Cup ‘miracle’ against Spain Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his side cannot show Spain too much respect as they aim to repeat a shock victory over eventual winners Argentina at the…

…Vozinha, whose mother will finally be in the stands when the World Cup minnows take on Uruguay in Miami on Sunday. Ana Candida Evora arrived from the Cape Verdean capital, Praia, after the United States granted her a visa, allowing her to watch her 40-year-old son in person after missing the team’s opening match. Vozin…

…favourites for the title, Spain are expected to top the group despite an opening draw. Uruguay - Their experience and quality should prove decisive over Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. Group I France - Kylian Mbappe and company remain among the favourites to win the tournament and should progress comfortably. Norway - Erl…

…against Spain, is set to be reunited with his mother ahead of their next game against Uruguay on Sunday.The 40-year-old told reporters after Monday's player-of-the-match performance that his mum had been unable to attend the World Cup because of the high cost of obtaining a US visa.But she confirmed to the BBC at her h…