Also known as: 2026 FIFA Football World Cup
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… ash By AFP July 11, 2026 11:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's midfielders #16 Kobbie Mainoo, #04 Declan Rice and defender #06 Marc Guehi attend a training session on the eve of the 2026 World Cup …
England's Rice, Guehi and James train ahead of Norway World Cup clashCitizen Digital
… p blunder By AFP July 11, 2026 07:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Belgium's goalkeeper #12 Senne Lammens enters the field in replace of Belgium's goalkeeper #01 Thibaut Courtois during the 2026 World Cup …
Courtois backs Lammens to bounce back after World Cup blunderCitizen Digital
… ' with late World Cup winners By AFP July 11, 2026 06:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's players celebrate after midfielder #06 Mikel Merino (unseen) scores the second goal during the 2026 World Cup …
Spain's Merino living 'wildest dreams' with late World Cup winnersCitizen Digital
… AFP July 10, 2026 10:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan speaks with French referee Francois Letexier as Egypt's forward #10 Mohamed Salah looks on during the 2026 World Cup …
Hundreds welcome Salah's Egypt home after best World Cup runCitizen Digital
… New Portugal coach Jesus 'will call up' Ronaldo if available By AFP July 10, 2026 06:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans after losing the 2026 World Cup …
New Portugal coach Jesus 'will call up' Ronaldo if availableCitizen Digital
… d Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's forward Bukayo Saka (L) and defender Nico O'Reilly arrive to speak to the press before a training session at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City on July 9, 2026, during the 2026 World Cup …
Silencing World Cup hotshot Haaland vital, says England's O'ReillyCitizen Digital
… uahbi vows Morocco will come back stronger after World Cup exit By AFP July 10, 2026 03:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter France forward Kylian Mbappe scores his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup …
Ouahbi vows Morocco will come back stronger after World Cup exitCitizen Digital
… Spain and Belgium will meet in a 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on July 10, 2026. …
'Everyone' expects Spain to beat us, says Belgium coach GarciaCitizen Digital
Disappointment at Morocco's World Cup exit cannot mask pride By AFP July 10, 2026 12:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Morocco's defender Achraf Hakimi (R) reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup football t …
Disappointment at Morocco's World Cup exit cannot mask prideCitizen Digital
Yamal's best 'yet to come,' warns Spain coach By AFP July 10, 2026 11:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain forward Lamine Yamal kicks the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match betwee …
Yamal's best 'yet to come,' warns Spain coachBarcelona'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 →