Also known as: 2026 FIFA Football World Cup
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… si returns to Miami training after World Cup break By AFP July 31, 2026 10:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina forward Lionel Messi cries during the trophy ceremony at the end of the 2026 World Cup …
Messi returns to Miami training after World Cup breakCitizen Digital
Atletico complain to FIFA over Barca's Alvarez approach By AFP July 30, 2026 08:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina's forward #09 Julian Alvarez arrives for the 2026 World Cup football tournament f …
Atletico complain to FIFA over Barca's Alvarez approachCitizen Digital
… final ill-discipline, Falklands banner By AFP July 30, 2026 05:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina's midfielder Leandro Paredes (top) clashes with Spain's midfielder Gavi during the 2026 World Cup …
FIFA probes Argentina over World Cup final ill-discipline, Falklands bannerCitizen Digital
Neymar says his time playing for Brazil 'is over' By AFP July 29, 2026 06:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Brazil's forward #10 Neymar reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match bet …
Neymar says his time playing for Brazil 'is over'The Standard
… Starlets, which comprise players nurtured in various schools across the country, made history by becoming the first Kenyan team to qualify for a FIFA World Cup in 2024 and last month beat continental football giants South Africa 5-1 on aggregate to qualify for the 2026 World Cup …
Inside Kenya's aggressive tack to turn talent into gold through CBECitizen Digital
After stellar World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper heading to Chile By AFP July 26, 2026 01:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha warms up ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group H footba …
After stellar World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper heading to ChileCitizen Digital
… umbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed Ancelotti, an Italian and former team mate of Maldini at AC Milan, will remain in charge of the five-time world champions despite their defeat by Norway in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup …
Italy sounded out Ancelotti before Guardiola about coach roleCitizen Digital
France to unveil new coach July 28 as Zidane waits in wings By AFP July 23, 2026 02:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former French football player Zinedine Zidane (C) attends the 2026 World Cup football t …
France to unveil new coach July 28 as Zidane waits in wingsThe Standard
… been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and has been waiting for an opportunity to take charge of the national team for several years.He is expected to replace Deschamps, whose tenure began in 2012 and ended on Saturday after France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup …
France to unveil new coach July 28 as Zidane waits in wingsThe Standard
… For one month across the United States, Mexico and Canada, the 2026 World Cup rewrote what the world thought it knew about the global game, and no continent left with more to celebrate, more to regret and more to learn than ours. …
Lessons for East Africa ahead of AFCON after successful World Cup in North AmericaBarcelona's 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal said he believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and that he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona's 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal said he believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and that he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Antonio Rudiger announced his international retirement on September 1, 2026, two months after playing in the World Cup. The 33-year-old made 86 appearances for Germany and said he wanted to focus on club football with Real Madrid.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA suspended Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 international matches and fined him $90,000 for his behaviour during clashes with Spain players in the World Cup final on July 19, which Spain won 1-0.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala collapsed during a pre-season friendly on August 18, 2026, marking his second on-field collapse in three days. The 23-year-old German midfielder said he has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder involving temporary seizure episodes that are treatable.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder causing temporary absence episodes that led to on-field collapses against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim. The 23-year-old German international said the condition is treatable and he is receiving medical care.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi said he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play football for "much longer" after the death of his father Jorge Messi, aged 68, who was also his agent. Messi, 39, whose contract with Inter Miami runs until the end of the 2028 season, made the statement on social media following his father's death last week.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City have signed Argentina international goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year deal. The 34-year-old will serve as City's number-two goalkeeper behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi, 39, said he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play football for "much longer" following the death of his father Jorge Messi, aged 68, who was also his agent. Messi reflected on his father's absence from the 2026 World Cup final, which Argentina lost 1–0 to Spain.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump said Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who faced criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC over a failed plan to sell World Cup broadcasting rights to private investors.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
The football federations of the United States and Canada, two of the 2026 World Cup hosts, backed a statement from three confederations criticising FIFA president Gianni Infantino and calling for meaningful change to strengthen FIFA's governance, transparency and accountability.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona rejected Paris Saint-Germain's initial 40 million euro bid for Spanish forward Ferran Torres, though negotiations between the clubs are ongoing. Torres, who scored the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup final, has reportedly agreed to join PSG under former Spain coach Luis Enrique.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a three-year deal. The 33-year-old French international, who grew up in the Paris region, returns to PSG where he previously played from 2013 to 2015.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The South African national football association has approved Pitso Mosimane as the successor to Belgian coach Hugo Broos, pending the conclusion of salary negotiations. Mosimane, 62, will take on a second spell as South Africa coach after previously being fired in 2012.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, a Brazil midfielder, for a reported fee of £75 million. Guimaraes, who spent four-and-a-half seasons at Newcastle, said he wanted to "make history" at the Premier League champions.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone said Saturday the club will not allow forward Julián Álvarez to leave despite interest from Barcelona, Arsenal, and a €150 million bid from Real Madrid in June.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Crystal Palace announced the signing of Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu on a free transfer from Ajax. The 27-year-old, who has won 46 caps for Japan and was part of the squad at the 2026 World Cup, is manager Pierre Sage's second summer signing.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's midfielder Rodri has authorized Barcelona to open negotiations with Manchester City for a potential transfer, according to a Barcelona source. The move could block Real Madrid's reported interest in the 30-year-old, though Rodri's approval offers no guarantee a deal will materialize.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid announced the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig for a reported club-record fee of 140 million euros including bonuses, on a seven-year contract until June 2033. Spanish media reported the deal beat PSG and Liverpool to his signing.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino came under fire from continental governing bodies after withdrawing a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. UEFA said Infantino had lost their confidence through a "shabby, back room, opaque deal," while CONCACAF called for "a comprehensive reckoning with this presidency" and criticized his "poor governance and leadership."
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The German FA called for a full investigation into FIFA's withdrawn proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup, demanding transparency and a "fundamental cultural change" at FIFA after the plan faced global backlash and was scrapped on Saturday.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi returned to training with Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain on July 19. The 39-year-old forward has not yet clarified whether he will continue playing for the national side.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atletico Madrid has lodged a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona, alleging the Catalan club made prohibited contact with Argentina striker Julian Alvarez to encourage him to leave. Alvarez said during the World Cup it would be "the best thing for everyone" for Atletico to let him leave, as Barcelona pursues the transfer.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA opened proceedings into Argentina players for their behaviour after losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain 1–0 after extra time, with several Argentina players and staff confronting Spanish rivals after the match in New York.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil's record goalscorer Neymar has confirmed his international retirement, saying his time with the national team is over following Brazil's 2-1 World Cup round-of-16 defeat to Norway. He played only 37 minutes across two matches and scored one penalty.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Competency-Based Education (CBE) system's pioneer cohort is shifting Kenya's education narrative away from narrow academic excellence toward professionalizing and monetizing talent in sports and the arts, treating these pursuits as legitimate sciences rather than extracurricular activities.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Vozinha, the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper who starred at the World Cup, is signing for Chilean club Colo Colo, the club announced on July 24, 2026. Vozinha impressed with heroic displays in a goalless draw against Spain and a 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina during the tournament.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's technical director Paolo Maldini said on Thursday that the Italian Football Federation approached Carlo Ancelotti about the national team coaching job before discussing the role with Pep Guardiola. Italy has been searching for a new coach since Gennaro Gattuso stepped down in April after the team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The French Football Federation will hold a news conference on July 28 to unveil the next coach of the national team. Zinedine Zidane, 54, is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps, whose tenure ended after France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The French Football Federation will announce its new head coach on July 28, with Zinedine Zidane the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada has provided lessons for African football, with implications for East Africa ahead of the African Cup of Nations.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →