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France captain Kylian Mbappe has won the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot after finishing as the tournament’s highest scorer with 10 goals. The Real Madrid forward claimed the award after Argentina captain Lionel Messi failed to score in the final in New Jersey, leaving him with eight goals in…
Former France defender Gaël Clichy has backed Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise to become one of the standout players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing comparisons with Kylian Mbappé’s rise to global stardom during France’s triumphant campaign. Olise, who is preparing for his first World Cup appearance, heads…
Iran’s national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington following recent conflict in the Middle East. The confirmation came from US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, who praised embassy officials for processing…
FIFA has reversed part of its controversial water bottle policy for the 2026 World Cup, allowing supporters to bring sealed disposable water bottles into stadiums following widespread criticism from fans and concerns over extreme heat. The governing body announced that spectators attending matches in the United States and Canada…
FIFA has announced a new rule for the 2026 World Cup that will prevent players from leaving the field to receive instructions from coaches when a goalkeeper is being treated for an injury. The measure, revealed by FIFA’s refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina, is designed to stop teams from using goalkeeper…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in this year’s FIFA World Cup, expressing optimism that the security situation in the Middle East will stabilise before the tournament kicks off. Speaking at an economic conference organised by CNBC, Infantino said Iran’s qualification guarantees its place in…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles kept their hopes of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 alive on Thursday with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in a Group C qualifier played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. Osimhen and Troost-Ekong Return as Nigeria Dominates Early Play Head coach…
Amid mounting criticism over the Super Eagles’ underwhelming performance in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has clarified that the decision on head coach Eric Chelle’s future lies solely with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Speaking during an interview on Monday, NSC Chairman Shehu…
Newly appointed Super Eagles coach Finidi George has set his sights firmly on securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, demanding unwavering commitment from his top players as the team aims to get their faltering qualifying campaign back on track. Unveiled to the media in Abuja on Monday, Finidi, who…
