Nigeria's Super Falcons boosted their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group C match on Saturday. The win marked a return to winning ways for the nine-time African champions after they entered the match under intense pressure following …
European football leaders oppose proposal, warn World Cup is 'not FIFA's to sell' FIFA President Gianni Infantino has given the football governing body's 211 member associations until September 19 to decide whether to accept a one-off $20 million payment under a proposed investment plan that would see private investors acquire a stake in …
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered not only for Spain’s dramatic triumph over Argentina in the final but also for the remarkable individual achievements that reshaped the tournament’s record books. From Lionel Messi’s multiple milestones and Kylian Mbappé’s rise to become the competition’s all-time leading scorer to Cristiano Ronaldo’s unprecedented sixth World Cup …
European champions Spain have defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain secured their second World Cup title after a hard-fought final was decided by a goal from Ferran Torres in the second half of extra time. The match remained goalless after 90 minutes, with Spain dominating possession and creating …
Premier League legend says Messi’s presence and Argentina’s resilience could prove decisive in Sunday’s final Premier League legend Alan Shearer has tipped Argentina to defeat Spain and win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain, managed by Luis de la Fuente, will face Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina in the final on Sunday, July 19, at the …
France captain becomes only the fourth player in World Cup history to score at least 10 goals in a single tournament France captain Kylian Mbappé has joined an elite group of World Cup goal scorers after becoming only the fourth player in the history of the competition to score 10 or more goals in …
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final may not only determine the next world champion but could also decide who lifts football's most coveted individual honour, the Ballon d'Or. With the award ceremony scheduled for October 26, the performances in Sunday's World Cup final are expected to weigh heavily in the final voting, setting up a …
European champions one win away from world title Spain have booked their place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 2-0 in Tuesday night's semi-final. The reigning European champions produced a composed and dominant display, controlling proceedings from start to finish to move within one victory of lifting the …
The French government has appealed to football fans to celebrate responsibly as France prepares to face African champions Morocco in Thursday's World Cup quarter-final, amid heightened security over fears of possible unrest. French authorities said security forces would be on alert across the country during the match, scheduled to kick off at 10:00 p.m. local …
Official statement dismisses claims that only Europe-based stars have a realistic chance The organisers of the Ballon d'Or have reaffirmed that footballers can win the prestigious individual award regardless of the league or country in which they play, dismissing the long-held belief that only players based in Europe stand a realistic chance. The clarification …
