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… CONCACAF, Central and North American football's governing body - which includes the three co-hosts of the World Cup, USA, Canada and Mexico - said it was "deeply concerned" at having not been consulted. …
Timeline: How FIFA's World Cup private investment plan implodedThe Standard
… Ice Hockey: Why Canadian and American professional ice hockey players are in the country to inspire Kenya Ice Lionesses Ochieng Oyugi Professional ice hockey players from Canada and USA are in the country to take women’s ice hockey in Kenya to the next level. …
Professional players in country to inspire Kenya Ice LionessesCitizen Digital
… The US looked a shadow of the team that had made a bright start to the tournament on home soil, inflaming the hopes of the American public for a deep run into the World Cup. …
'Disappointed' Pochettino says Balogun row no excuse for US World Cup exitCitizen Digital
… The US looked a shadow of the team that had made a bright start to the tournament on home soil, inflaming the hopes of the American public for a deep run into the World Cup. …
'Disappointed' Pochettino says Balogun row no excuse for US World Cup exitCitizen Digital
… Playing on home soil, a strong US start to the tournament has raised expectations to fever-pitch levels among the American public. …
USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieveCitizen Digital
… But the first half destruction of Ecuador, who beat Germany in the group stages and finished second to Argentina in South American qualifying, served as a warning to England. …
Hosts Canada, Mexico and USA thrive in World CupCitizen Digital
… Fallon / AFP) Audio By Vocalize England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the biggest match in their football history. …
England face DR Congo hurdle, USA prepare for World Cup moment in spotlightThe Standard
… and Mexico's defender #05 Johan Vasquez during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match at the Mexico City Stadium on June 30, 2026. [AFP] England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA …
England face DR Congo hurdle, USA prepare for World Cup moment in spotlightThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeTen-man Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup on Friday, a result that kept their hopes alive and also guaranteed that co-hosts the USA win Group D. …
Paraguay save World Cup skins with win over eliminated TurkeyCitizen Digital
… The Kenyan star narrowly missed out on victory in a dramatic photo finish at the Bislett Games in Oslo, where American teenage sensation Cooper Lutkenhaus continued his remarkable rise by claiming another Diamond League win. …
Wanyonyi shifts focus to Monaco Diamond League after narrow Oslo defeatThe U.S. will begin under head coach Mauricio Pochettino with friendlies against Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Chile three days later in St. Louis, Mexico on October 3 in Glendale, Arizona, and Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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The U.S. will begin under head coach Mauricio Pochettino with friendlies against Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Chile three days later in St. Louis, Mexico on October 3 in Glendale, Arizona, and Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a proposed plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following widespread opposition, including from UEFA and other football stakeholders. The plan, which would have retained FIFA's majority share in a new entity while raising $4.2 billion, sparked a furious global backlash within days of being made public.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African Under-20 champion Nancy Jepng'etich is preparing to represent Kenya at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Oregon (August 5–9), where she will compete in the 800m alongside Marion Jepchumba as Kenya seeks to retain the women's title won by Sarah Moraa in 2024.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. Trump previously drew controversy by calling FIFA to request a red card suspension for USA striker Folarin Balogun.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Professional ice hockey players from Canada and USA are in Kenya for a one-week mission to train the Kenya women's senior national team and Kenya Ice Lionesses in skating, stick handling, and other fundamentals. Led by Sarah Thompson and Maureen Murphy, the visitors are also providing mentorship on education and have funded training facilities at Panari Ice Rink for nine months.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Junior Starlets secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco with a 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa. The qualification marks their second appearance in three years and demonstrates the growing strength of Kenyan women's football.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain face Belgium in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. A win would set up a semi-final against France in Texas next Tuesday.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
European champions Spain play Belgium in a quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, with a potential semi-final against France awaiting the winner. Spain have yet to concede a goal in the tournament, while Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 in their last round.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
US head coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed by backlash over Folarin Balogun's clearance to play but insisted it was not an excuse for the US's World Cup elimination by Belgium. The US lost 4-1 to Belgium in the round-of-16 after Balogun, who had been cleared by FIFA following a red card appeal, featured in the match.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed by backlash over Folarin Balogun's eligibility but insisted it was no excuse for the team's 4-1 round-of-16 loss to Belgium, accusing critics of mixing politics with FIFA's decision.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium defeated the United States 4–1 in a last-16 World Cup match, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a fourth goal. The victory ended the US's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final match against Spain.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United States will face Belgium on Monday in a World Cup quarter-final match in Seattle. US striker Folarin Balogun, who had received a straight red card for stepping on an opponent's foot in the previous round and faced a one-game ban under FIFA rules, has had his ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama believes Morocco can win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and said Kenya has the potential to qualify for the 2030 tournament through investment in facilities and player development via his foundation and academy.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mexico has beaten Ecuador to reach the World Cup knockout round, ending a 40-year wait to win a knockout game, while Canada and the USA are also progressing further than in previous tournaments as home advantage benefits all three hosts.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is targeting to increase its participation at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games from six disciplines at Paris 2024 to ten disciplines. The National Olympic Committee of Kenya is working with sports associations and the government to achieve this through strengthening weak points and ensuring athletes receive full funding for qualifications.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
An Independent International Scientific Panel on artificial intelligence found that AI is developing faster than humans can measure its impact and govern it. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that without shared governing principles, governments and people will have less say in AI's outcomes.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16, while co-hosts the USA prepare for what the article describes as the biggest match in their football history. Coach Thomas Tuchel warned his players they face a team with nothing to lose, as Germany and the Netherlands have already been eliminated by penalties in the last 32.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking to reach the last 16, while the USA prepare for what coach Thomas Tuchel calls "the biggest match in their football history." England are favoured but Tuchel warned of narrow margins after Germany and the Netherlands were eliminated on penalties in the round of 32.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Kenya has announced national qualifiers for the Global Esports Games 2026 in Los Angeles, with 26 slots available across seven titles. The qualifiers will be held July 18, 2026, with registration opening July 23 and closing July 15, 2026, for players aged 16 and above.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot standings with five goals from two games, followed by Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland with four goals each. This is only the second time in World Cup history that three players have scored four or more times after two matches, the first since 1954.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States defeated Australia 2–0 in Group D to advance to the knockout rounds with a game to spare, following Mexico's earlier qualification. Brazil also progressed by defeating Haiti.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ten-man Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup, keeping their tournament hopes alive and guaranteeing the USA wins Group D. Matias Galarza scored after 63 seconds, while Paraguay's Miguel Almiron was sent off in the first half for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation—the first such dismissal in World Cup history.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
The USA and Australia will face off in a Group D match on Friday, with both teams eyeing progression to the World Cup knockout rounds after strong opening wins—the Americans defeated Paraguay 4-1 and Australia upset Turkey 2-0. Brazil will also play Haiti as they seek to revive their campaign.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manuel Neuer will start in goal for Germany against Curacao in his fifth World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday. The 40-year-old goalkeeper is making his first appearance for Germany in nearly two years after being brought out of international retirement.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States begins their World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, June 12, 2026—their first finals game on home soil in 32 years. US head coach Mauricio Pochettino says success means winning the World Cup, not merely progressing from Group D.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Africans are using the FIFA World Cup match between South Africa and Mexico as an online protest against South Africa's xenophobic attacks on immigrants, with Nigerians on X and TikTok urging others to support Mexico, citing Mexico's greater friendliness toward African arrivals compared to South Africa's treatment of African nationals.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Olympic and world 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi finished second in a close photo finish to American Cooper Lutkenhaus at the Oslo Diamond League. Wanyonyi says he will refocus on the Monaco Diamond League meeting and is confident he will return to winning ways.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
American 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus won the 800m at the Bislett Games in Oslo with a personal best of 1:42.08, edging Olympic and world champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi by one hundredth of a second in a photo finish. Lutkenhaus said he had to dive for the line to secure the victory.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 1,000 cyclists, including 38 international elite riders from Africa, Europe and the USA, will compete in the second leg of the 2026 LOOP Safari Gravel Series at Hell's Gate National Park in Naivasha on Saturday, tackling 20KM, 60KM, and elite 111KM routes. The event doubles as a UCI Gravel World Series Qualifier, one of four such 2026 qualifiers in Africa.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →