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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Vinicius Junior added a third before the break.Brazil play Scotland in their final Group C game in Miami on June 24.

    Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign
  3. The Standard

    Morocco secured their first win of the tournament on Friday with a 1-0 defeat of Scotland at Foxborough.

    Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch
  4. Citizen Digital

    His side lost 1-0 to Scotland in their opening game, but Migne saw reason to believe they can cause problems to their next two opponents.

    Gabriel tells Brazil to turn the page against Haiti at World Cup
  5. Citizen Digital

    Scotland captain Andy Robertson meanwhile urged his team to build on their opening 1-0 win against Haiti and get a result against Morocco on Friday which would help propel them into the knockout rounds of a World Cup for the very first time.

    USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action
  6. Citizen Digital

    Haiti lost their opening match against Scotland and face tough opposition in Brazil on Friday -- a side widely supported by many Haitians in past tournaments.

    Haiti's World Cup return lifts community in New York
  7. The Standard

    Scotland captain Andy Robertson meanwhile urged his team to build on their opening 1-0 win against Haiti and get a result against Morocco on Friday which would help propel them into the knockout rounds of a World Cup for the very first time.

    USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action
  8. Citizen Digital

    Brazil's final group stage game is against Scotland in Miami on June 24.

    Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup game against Haiti
  9. Citizen Digital

    The Caribbean side, appearing at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, pushed Scotland before losing 1-0 in Boston.

    Casemiro, Ancelotti's lieutenant and symbol of Brazil troubles
  10. Citizen Digital

    The championships will be held at Nyayo National Stadium from June 18 - 20 and will help Athletics Kenya identify athletes who will represent the country at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2.

    Commonwealth Games: Athletes set to battle for spots at Nyayo trials
  11. Citizen Digital

    McGinn eyes 'uncharted territory' after Scotland end wait for World Cup win By AFP June 14, 2026 01:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Scotland's midfielder Kenny McLean and Haiti's forward Josue Casimir fi

    McGinn eyes 'uncharted territory' after Scotland end wait for World Cup win

Yesterday

  1. Kenyan Wanyonyi races elite 800m field at London Diamond League

    Olympic and world champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi competes in the men's 800m at the London Diamond League, facing strong international middle-distance runners including Canada's Olympic silver medallist Marco Arop, following Wanyonyi's recent 1,000m record in Monaco.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 16 July

  1. Kenya's first athletes depart for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    Kenya has begun sending athletes and officials to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with the first contingent of four para powerlifting athletes and three officials departing overnight. The games are scheduled for July 23 to August 3.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Cheruiyot targets Commonwealth gold after two silver medals

    Timothy Cheruiyot, a former world 1500m champion and two-time Commonwealth Games silver medalist, aims to win gold at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23 – August 2, 2026). Cheruiyot qualified by winning at Kenya's national trials and will lead Kenya's squad for the newly introduced Mile event.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Kenya targets record performance at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    Kenyan athletes are preparing for the Commonwealth Games scheduled for July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland, aiming to exceed their performance from the 2022 Birmingham edition. World 800m champion Lilian Odira is among the athletes carrying Kenya's medal hopes and says she is targeting a podium finish.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Kenya prepares team for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    Kenya's National Olympic Committee says the team is ready for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), with officials promising improved athlete welfare, logistics, and equipment to avoid past administrative problems. Preparations have been underway at Kasarani since mid-June, with the first batch of athletes scheduled to depart for Scotland on July 15.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 9 July

  1. Team Kenya names Bidco Africa as official hydration partner

    The National Olympic Committee of Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Bidco Africa, naming the company as the Official Hydration Partner of Team Kenya for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Morocco's Saibari ruled out of France World Cup quarter-final

    Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari will miss Thursday's World Cup quarter-final against France due to a hamstring injury sustained in the last-16 win against Canada, though coach Mohamed Ouahbi hopes he can return for later matches in the tournament.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Neymar announces Brazil retirement after World Cup exit

    Brazil superstar Neymar indicated his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners were eliminated in the last 16 by Norway, 2-1, with Neymar scoring a penalty in injury time. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time top scorer, said "I tried and I tried. Now it's over. It began here and it ends here," after the match at MetLife Stadium.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Neymar announces retirement from Brazil after World Cup loss

    Brazil superstar Neymar indicated his international career was over after Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the World Cup last 16, with Neymar scoring a late penalty consolation goal. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time top scorer, said "I tried and I tried. Now it's over. It began here and it ends here."

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. Neymar unhappy with limited World Cup role, Ancelotti says

    Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is dissatisfied with his minimal playing time at the 2026 World Cup but has handled it professionally and remains a positive influence. The 34-year-old forward has appeared in only one substitute appearance, playing the final 14 minutes of Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland in the group stage.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KDF eyes national boxing league title with experienced squad

    Kenya Defence Forces, the Kenya Open boxing champions, are motivated to win the National Boxing League title and have appealed for fair officiating in league matches. KDF chairman Paul Mung'ori said the club has experienced players and a capable technical bench ready to deliver.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 2 July

  1. Kenyan judoka Okoko targets historic Commonwealth Games medal

    Felix Odhiambo Okoko, a 23-year-old Kenya Prisons officer competing in the under-66-kilogram category, is among Kenya's judo athletes preparing for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2, 2026) and is targeting Kenya's first Commonwealth Games judo medal.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Wheelchair basketballer Kanji prepares for Commonwealth Games

    Wheelchair basketballer Ian Kanji is training with Kenya's national wheelchair basketball team at Kasarani Indoor Stadium ahead of the Commonwealth Games taking place July 23–August 2 in Glasgow. Kanji, who has been playing wheelchair basketball for approximately five years since 2021, expressed confidence in the team's prospects despite facing experienced international competition.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  1. Scotland manager Clarke resigns after World Cup group elimination

    Scotland manager Steve Clarke resigned Saturday following his side's elimination from the World Cup group stage. Clarke led Scotland to the past two European Championships and a first World Cup appearance since 1998, but the team failed to progress beyond the group stage despite beating Haiti 1-0.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 27 June

  1. Leila Said Iddi becomes East Africa's first female IBA Star 3 boxing referee

    Kenya's boxing referee Leila Said Iddi has become the first female boxing referee and judge in East Africa to attain International Boxing Association (IBA) Star 3-Referee status, joining four other Kenyan referees with the qualification and earning eligibility to officiate at World Championships, World Cup, and Olympic events.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 25 June

  1. Vinicius scores twice as Brazil beats Scotland 3-0

    Brazil forward Vinicius Junior scored a brace in a 3-0 win over Scotland in a 2026 World Cup Group C match, allowing Brazil to progress to the last 32 as group winners. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the Real Madrid player as "one of the best players in the world."

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. USA, Germany aim for perfect group stage; Netherlands, Japan advance

    The United States have clinched top spot in World Cup Group D after wins over Paraguay and Australia and will face eliminated Turkey, while Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan are positioned to advance to the knockout rounds.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Brazil advances; South Africa, Canada, Bosnia reach knockout rounds

    Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to advance to the World Cup's last 32, while South Africa, Canada, and Bosnia-Herzegovina progressed to the knockout rounds for the first time in their histories.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Morocco beats Haiti 4-2, advances to World Cup last 32

    Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in a Group C match to advance to the World Cup last 32, though they finished second to Brazil on goal difference. Haiti scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years during the match.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Morocco defeats Haiti 4-2 in World Cup group stage match

    Morocco overcame two goals conceded to Haiti to win 4-2 in Atlanta, advancing to the World Cup last 32 but finishing second to Brazil in Group C. Haiti scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  6. Brazil advance as group winners; Vinicius scores twice against Scotland

    Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to progress to the last 32 as Group C winners, with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior scoring twice, including a header, in his third consecutive goal-scoring World Cup group match. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the 25-year-old as "one of the best players in the world," with Vinicius now level on four goals alongside France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland in the tournament's scoring race.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

  7. Team Kenya prepares for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

    Team Kenya has entered final preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), shifting from individual qualification trials to intensive residential training camps. Athletes including former world champion Timothy Cheruiyot are focusing on teamwork to maximize Kenya's medal prospects, particularly in middle and long-distance running.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Team Kenya begins Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games preparations

    Following national trials, Team Kenya has entered camp to prepare for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games (July 23–August 2), with a focus on unified tactical strategy and team-first philosophy rather than individual achievement. Timothy Cheruiyot and other returning athletes emphasize coordinated race mechanics among training partners to secure medals for Kenya.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Team Kenya enters Glasgow Commonwealth Games camp

    Team Kenya has completed national trials and is preparing for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games (July 23–August 2), focusing on coordinated team strategy and unified tactics to secure a dominant medal haul. The delegation prioritises collective success over individual ambitions, with returning athletes like 1,500m specialist Timothy Cheruiyot emphasising coordinated race mechanics among training partners.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Moroccan squad stands by Hakimi amid rape trial

    Morocco goalkeeper Munir El Kajoui said captain Achraf Hakimi has the support of his teammates despite facing trial in France on rape charges related to allegations he raped a 24-year-old woman in 2023, which he denies.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Morocco goalkeeper says squad supports Hakimi amid rape trial

    Moroccan goalkeeper Munir El Kajoui said captain Achraf Hakimi has the support of his teammates despite facing a trial in France on rape charges. A French appeals court confirmed the Paris Saint-Germain star will face trial over allegations he raped a 24-year-old woman in 2023, which he denies.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Brazil's World Cup kit colors stir political dispute

    Brazil's goalkeeper will wear a green kit instead of the originally approved red one against Scotland in the World Cup, reflecting a deeper political conflict over the national team's colors. The yellow and green have been co-opted by far-right conservatives aligned with former president Jair Bolsonaro, while President Luiz Inacio Lula is seeking to reclaim them; red represents the left and his party.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  6. Brazil goalkeeper wears green kit as World Cup colors become political

    Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will wear a green kit rather than red when Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, reflecting a deeper political dispute in Brazil where the national team's iconic yellow and green colors have been co-opted by conservatives aligned with far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, while leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula seeks to reclaim them.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  7. 48-team World Cup format opens door to collusive group-stage draws

    The expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams and the return of third-place sides to the knockout stage has created situations where teams could benefit from drawing their final group matches, echoing concerns from the 1982 "disgrace of Gijon" when West Germany and Austria colluded against Algeria.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

  8. Brazil face Scotland as World Cup reaches group-stage finale

    Brazil will seek to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup against Scotland as the tournament shifts to six games a day. Carlo Ancelotti's side expect to progress, though Scotland aims to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

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