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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeAs Kenya embarks on creating a sovereign wealth fund, what lessons can we learn from Norway, the country with the world's largest sovereign wealth fund? …
Lesson for Kenya from Norway's sovereign wealth fundThe Standard
… An energy-sapping last-16 trip to the thin air of Mexico City and the Estadio Azteca was followed by a brutally hot quarter-final win over Norway in Miami before the shattering defeat to Argentina. …
France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-offCitizen Digital
… llow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team's second goal with England's forward Harry Kane and England's defender John Stones during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Norway …
England won't be drawn into Argentina World Cup rivalry, says KaneCitizen Digital
… The Real Madrid star also scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England fought back to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami at the weekend. …
England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-finalCitizen Digital
… Fall said the contract was signed on the eve of their second game in the tournament, against Norway, after Thiaw refused to sit in the dugout unless it was finalised. …
Senegalese FA says Thiaw salary demands caused World Cup downfallThe Standard
… That was how Norway’s challenge crumbled.He departed the fray exhausted before the final whistle, at the end of the first period of extra time. …
Look at the mark Halaand has left on NorwayCitizen Digital
… llow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team's second goal with England's forward Harry Kane and England's defender John Stones during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Norway …
England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-finalCitizen Digital
… But he paid the price for a disappointing World Cup, in which the Lions of Teranga suffered two defeats in the group stage, against France and Norway, before a 5–0 victory over Iraq secured their place in the knockout rounds. …
Senegal part ways with coach Thiaw after World Cup exitCitizen Digital
… Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel talks to his forward Noni Madueke at the hydration break during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Norway …
Tuchel says 'lucky' England must improve in World Cup semisCitizen Digital
'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exit By AFP July 12, 2026 02:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Norway's forward Erling Braut Haaland wipes sweat from his face during the 2026 World …
'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exitA 32-year-old Eldoret-based recruitment agent has been charged with defrauding a Resident Magistrate Ksh.350,000 by falsely promising to secure an overseas job in Norway for her sister in February 2025.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 32-year-old Eldoret-based recruitment agent has been charged with defrauding a Resident Magistrate Ksh.350,000 by falsely promising to secure an overseas job in Norway for her sister in February 2025.
10 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 →
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after their £70 million offer was rejected, and are preparing an improved bid. Newcastle, who signed Guimaraes for £35 million in 2022, are keen to avoid a repeat of last year's Alexander Isak transfer saga.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after a £70 million offer was rejected, and are set to return with an improved bid. The 28-year-old midfielder, who scored nine goals and produced eight assists for Newcastle last term, is expected to leave before Newcastle's Premier League campaign begins on August 23.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Hervé Renard, who led Ivory Coast to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations title, has been appointed for a second spell as coach, replacing Emerse Fae. Renard, 57, was most recently Tunisia's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
4 August 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 →
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said he does not know if midfielder Bruno Guimaraes will stay with the club after Arsenal reportedly offered £70 million for the Brazilian player, who is currently on holiday following Brazil's World Cup elimination.
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 →
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland were named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team after standout performances during their teams' unexpected runs. Vozinha topped the goalkeeper vote with 39.6% despite Spain's Unai Simon winning the Golden Glove.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway's football federation president says she will seek board backing to file a complaint with FIFA's ethics committee over Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension, calling the incident one that "should not have happened" and saying it has put "the whole game at risk."
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More Kenyan gamblers are moving to platforms licensed in Norway, drawn by what they describe as fairer odds, transparent terms, and tax-free winnings, reflecting awareness of regulation and player protection.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Google data shows Kenyan football fans searched for far more than match results during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with growing curiosity about football traditions, technology, players and shared viewing experiences. The most searched matches in Kenya were France versus Morocco, Brazil versus Norway, Brazil versus Japan, Norway versus England, and Portugal versus Spain.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain replaced Argentina atop FIFA's world rankings after beating the finalists 1-0 in the World Cup final in New York. France finished third in the rankings after losing the third-place play-off to England 6-4 in the United States.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain became world champions after beating Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in New York on Sunday, reclaiming the top FIFA ranking they had surrendered in April. France finished third, beaten 6-4 by England in the third-place play-off, with England ranked fourth.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain replaced Argentina at the top of the FIFA rankings released Monday after defeating them 1-0 in the World Cup final. France ranks third, England fourth, Brazil fifth, and Morocco sixth.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals in the tournament, ahead of Lionel Messi who finished with eight. Mbappe also became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals across three tournaments, one ahead of Messi.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 48-team World Cup in 2026 has generated an 80% increase in betting volume compared to the 2022 tournament, according to a Sportradar betting expert, indicating that punters have embraced the expanded format despite initial fan skepticism.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
When conflict-affected countries qualify for the World Cup, their participation becomes more than sport—a rare moment of national unity where citizens gather around one flag. DR Congo's return to the 2026 World Cup after 52 years exemplifies this, as the nation uses football as national therapy while managing ongoing conflict in its eastern provinces.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
France and England will play for third place in the 2026 World Cup in Miami on July 18, 2026, after losing their semi-finals—France to Spain 2-0 and England to Argentina 2-1.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and England meet in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami on July 18, 2026, after both lost their semi-finals: France fell 2-0 to Spain and England lost 2-1 to Argentina.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece examines Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, established to manage North Sea oil and gas wealth for current and future generations, which has grown to over US$1.5 trillion by 2025 and is restricted to annual withdrawals of only 3 per cent—which nonetheless funds 20 per cent of Norway's government budget.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
France and England will compete in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday in Miami, after both suffered semi-final defeats—France losing 2-0 to Spain and England losing 2-1 to Argentina. England manager Thomas Tuchel said neither team's players wanted to play the match, preferring to have reached the final.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Harry Kane said England will not be distracted by the historical tensions and incidents surrounding their World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, which is set against a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England and Argentina will meet in a 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026, renewing their old rivalry as England bids to reach their first final in six decades while Messi's Argentina seeks to win back-to-back World Cups.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senegal's football federation president said coach Pape Thiaw's demand for a pay rise created toxicity around the team, which was knocked out in the last 32 by Belgium. Thiaw, who had sought to increase his salary from 20 million to 50 million CFA per month before the World Cup, was sacked after the tournament.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Erling Haaland scored seven goals across four matches for Norway in the World Cup before England defeated the team 2–1 in the quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals. Haaland said the World Cup experience has changed him and grown his profile.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
England and Argentina will meet in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta after defeating Norway and Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Messi and Argentina seek to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962, while England pursue their first major trophy in 60 years.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senegal's Football Federation has relieved coach Pape Thiaw and the entire coaching staff of their duties following the team's last-32 elimination at the World Cup. Thiaw, who took over in 2024, faced dismissal after Senegal suffered defeats to France and Norway in the group stage before being knocked out in the knockout rounds.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were "lucky" to advance past Norway 2-1 after extra-time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, with Jude Bellingham's two goals overturning Andreas Schjelderup's opener. Tuchel praised Bellingham as "world-class" but expressed dissatisfaction with England's overall performance, saying they "made life very, very difficult" for themselves.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Erling Haaland said Norway's World Cup performances had inspired a new generation despite a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England after extra-time. Haaland scored seven times in four games at the tournament, including two goals to eliminate Brazil in the last 16, before failing to score for the first time in 15 competitive games in the quarter-final loss.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →