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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the knockout stage as the historic Round of 32 gets underway, marking the first time the tournament has featured a 32-team knockout bracket following FIFA’s expansion to 48 participating nations. The knockout phase begins on June 28 and will run through July 3,…
Lionel Messi has etched his name deeper into football history after becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history, helping Argentina secure a 2-0 victory over Austria in their 2026 World Cup group-stage clash. The Argentine captain delivered another masterclass performance, scoring a historic goal that saw…
Egypt etched their name into African football history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a brilliant performance led by captain Mohamed Salah secured a memorable 3-1 victory over New Zealand. The triumph marked a significant milestone for the North African side, making Egypt the fourth African nation to record…
A 26-year-old Ghanaian lawyer, Sarah Araba Tettey, has died after reportedly collapsing while celebrating Ghana’s victory over Panama at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. According to reports from Ghanaian media outlet Citi Newsroom, the incident occurred on Wednesday at the Standard Hostel in Bomso, a private hostel located near Kwame…
French superstar Kylian Mbappé has expressed a strong desire to face Argentina again in a future World Cup final, reigniting memories of their thrilling 2022 showdown against Lionel Messi’s side. Mbappé, who scored a hat-trick in the 2022 final in Qatar but still ended on the losing side, suggested that…
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has declared that the Black Stars are prepared to “prove a point” when they face England in a crucial FIFA World Cup Group L encounter on June 23. The confidence comes after Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto, thanks to a stoppage-time…
As the FIFA World Cup enters its second round of group-stage matches, attention is firmly focused on football giants Brazil and Spain, while defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, prepare for another important outing. Brazil and Spain head into their next fixtures under increasing pressure after failing to secure…
Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into football history on 16 June 2026, scoring a sensational hat-trick to become the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history. The historic achievement came exactly 20 years after the Argentine legend netted his first-ever World Cup goal on 16 June 2006, marking…
Football fans around the world are gearing up for an exciting week as Argentina and Spain prepare to launch their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns, with two generations of stars carrying the hopes of millions. For Argentina, all eyes will be on Lionel Messi as the legendary captain embarks on…
Nicki Minaj turned heads at the FIFA World Cup as she made a rare public appearance with her five-year-old son, affectionately known as Papa Bear, during the Brazil versus Morocco clash at MetLife Stadium. The award-winning rapper arrived at the stadium alongside her son, who was dressed in a bright…
