KANSAS CITY — Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick on Tuesday to become the joint-highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history as defending champions Argentina opened their campaign with a
More than a dozen players of Nigerian heritage set to feature for other nations at global showpiece Despite failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria’s football influence
HOUSTON, United States, June 15 — Four-time champions Germany began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a 7-1 victory over tournament debutants Curacao in their Group
MADRID, June 14 — Real Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Spanish defender Marc Cucurella in a deal worth €55 million ($63 million), with the transfer
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria, June 14 — Edo Queens have been crowned champions of the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) after finishing top of the Super Six standings following a
Germany vs Curaçao Prediction & Match Analysis, Match Overview: Germany begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against tournament debutants Curaçao in Houston. On paper, this is one of the
HOUSTON, June 14 – World Cup debutants Curacao will face four-time champions Germany on Sunday in one of the most intriguing fixtures of the tournament, as the smallest nation by
BRATISLAVA, June 14 — Ivorian football legend and former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has been appointed head coach of Slovan Bratislava, the Slovak champions announced on Saturday. Toure signed
Accra, June 14 — Ghana has formally protested Canada’s decision to deny a World Cup visa to midfielder Thomas Partey, describing the move as unfair and calling for a review
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY — Morocco’s decision to part ways with head coach Walid Regragui less than three months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup may have surprised outsiders, but
