World Cup
World Cup qualifying and the tournament itself.
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Copper Princesses to Face China in World Cup Warm-up
The Copper Princesses will step up preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with...
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Copper Princesses Eye Strong World Cup Start
Zambia Under-17 Women’s National Team Coach CAROL KANYEMBA says the technical bench...
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Kanyemba Names 35Member Squad for Morocco World Cup
Zambia Under‑17 Women’s National Football Team Head Coach Carol Kanyemba has summoned...
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Zambia U-17 Womens Team 60 % Ready for World Cup
Zambia Women’s Under-17 team has reached 60 percent readiness for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World...
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Grant still hopeful for World Cup qualifications, eyes playoffs
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant has declared that Zambia will give everything to win their final Group E matches so that the team can finish second
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Copper Princesses to Face China in World Cup Warm-up
The Copper Princesses will step up preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with an international friendly against China in Morocco next month. FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya says Zambia will face China in Rabat on 9 October, eight days before the World Cup…
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South Africa and Morocco Advance to World Cup Round of 32
South Africa and Morocco have both secured their places in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with African football producing two impressive performances on Thursday. Thapelo Maseko’s 63rd-minute goal sent South Africa into the World Cup knockouts for the first time…
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2026 FIFA World Cup Set to Commence Today
The countdown is almost over as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off today, marking the start of the biggest edition of the tournament in football history. For the first time ever, 48 teams will compete across three host nations, the United…
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Dr Congo Hold Portugal to Historic World Cup Draw
DR Congo have held Portugal to a one-all draw in a historic Group K 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at NRG Stadium in Houston. Portugal drew first blood when João Neves headed home an outswinging cross from Pedro Neto in the sixth minute, giving Cristiano…
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Messi Magic Sends Argentina to World Cup Final
Argentina have advanced to the World Cup final with a 2-1 comeback victory over England at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta on July 15,Lionel Messi set up two late goals to send La Albiceleste through to face Spain in Sunday’s championship match. Anthony Gordon gave…
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Spain Reach World Cup Final after Defeating France 2-0
Spain have booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final for the first time since 2010 after defeating tournament favourites France 2-0. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot before right-back Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s advantage with a superbly worked finish, sending…
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Copper Princesses Qualify for Their Third World Cup
Zambia’s Copper Princesses have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup after holding Ethiopia to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final qualifying round in Addis Ababa. Carrying a 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Lusaka, the young…
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Yamal Scores First World Cup Goal as Spain Beat Saudi Arabia 5-0
Spain have beaten Saudi Arabia 5-0 in their Group H clash at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday, finding their attacking rhythm at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both sides had been held to draws in their opening matches Spain frustrated by Cape Verde and goalkeeper Vozinha…
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Zambia U-17 Women’s Team 60 % Ready for World Cup
Zambia Women’s Under-17 team has reached 60 percent readiness for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with the Copper Princesses scheduled to leave the country on Sunday. Speaking during a training session at Millers Grounds today, head coach Carol Kanyemba says preparations have progressed well…
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Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Beat Austria 2-0
Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup history, netting twice as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in their Group J clash at Dallas Stadium on Monday, to advance to the Round of 32. Messi has scored both goals, bringing his career…
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Mbappé Becomes FIFA World Cup’s All Time Leading Goalscorer
France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer after scoring twice in France’s 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place playoff. Despite Mbappé’s record-breaking performance, England secured the victory to finish third at the tournament. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick…
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Keeping Zambia Moving: The Impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Yango Partner Drivers, Couriers, Passengers and Customers
As football fans across Zambia gather to watch the World Cup, the tournament is shaping more than just conversations around the beautiful game. Across Lusaka, it is also changing how people move around the city, how they order food, and how partner drivers and partner…
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Business
Keeping Zambia Moving: The Impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Yango Partner Drivers, Couriers, Passengers and Customers
As football fans across Zambia gather to watch the World Cup, the tournament is shaping more than just conversations around the beautiful game. Across Lusaka, it is also changing how people move around the city, how they order food, and how partner drivers and partner…
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Spain Crowned World Champions after Edging Argentina
Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final, securing their second World Cup title and their first since lifting the trophy in 2010. The victory ended Argentina’s hopes of winning a fourth World Cup crown as…
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Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde crash in AFCON qualifying
Former champions Ghana and Nigeria as well as World Cup surprise packages Cape Verde were beaten on Tuesday in shock-riddled 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Ghana led by two goals before conceding twice in each half in Accra to lose 4-2 against Gambia, two…
