World Cup
World Cup qualifying and the tournament itself.
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Grant targets 6 points in the next 2 Chipolopolo games
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant says his focus is firmly on collecting all six points from Zambia’s final two Group E 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier
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Messi announces his retirement from international football
Lionel Messi has ended his Argentina career after more than two decades, leaving as the country’s most-capped player and all-time leading scorer following the team’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
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Queiroz returns as Ghana Coach
Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed as Ghana coach, just two months after stepping down following the country’s FIFA World Cup campaign. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced yesterday that the 73-year-old Portuguese coach would begin a new coaching mandate during the upcoming international window, although…
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Herve Renard Appointed as Tunisia Coach
2012 AFCON winning Coach Herve Renard has been appointed as Tunisia’s new head coach, following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi in the wake of a 5-1 World Cup thrashing at the hands of Sweden on Monday morning. The Tunisian Football Federation President Moez Nassari announced…
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Argentina great, Messi retires from international football
Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that “hurt” but “the time has come”. The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances, making him…
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Curaçao Hold Ecuador to Goalless Draw
Curaçao secured a stunning goalless draw against Ecuador at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, with goalkeeper Eloy Room producing a record-breaking performance to earn his country a historic World Cup point. The 37-year-old made 15 saves to set a new record for the…
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Zidane Appointed France Head Coach
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the France national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps. Zidane takes over after Deschamps ended his 14-year reign following France’s semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 54-year-old has been out…
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Samuel Eto’o has defended Gianni Infantino amid recent criticism of the FIFA president
That his proposal to sell off part of the World cup to private investors could have helped African nations compete with football’s biggest countries. 🗣️ “I don’t think that president Gianni Infantino was wrong. I think all these things are happening
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Renard’s Tunisia Eliminated after 4-0 Thrashing by Japan
Herve Renard’s first match in charge of Tunisia ended in elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Japan thrashed the Eagles of Carthage 4-0 at Estadio Monterrey on Sunday. It marked a new era for Tunisia, with Renard taking charge of his first game…
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Messi Fires Argentina Past Brave Cape Verde to Reach Round of 16
Argentina have advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but not without an almighty scare from Cape Verde who suffered a 3-2 defeat in extra time to the holders at Miami Stadium on Friday. Lionel Messi scored his 7th goal…
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Portugal Beat Croatia 2-1 to Reach the Round of 16
Ramos’ late goal sends Portugal through to the Round of 16 after Martinez’s tactical change shifts momentum. Portugal advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Croatia at BMO Field in Toronto on Thursday. Gonçalo Ramos scored…
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Canada Edge South Africa with Stoppage-Time Goal to Reach Round of 16
Canada have advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history, beating South Africa 1-0 in a tense Round of 32 match. Stephen Eustáquio scored deep into stoppage time to seal a dramatic victory, netting…
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Martinelli Strikes in Stoppage Time as Brazil Edge Japan 2-1 to Reach Round of 16
Brazil have advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 comeback victory over Japan in Houston on Monday extending their remarkable record of reaching the last 16 for an 11th consecutive tournament. The last time Brazil failed to…
