A Canadian Federal Court has dismissed Thomas Partey’s emergency application to enter Canada, all but ending the Black Stars midfielder’s hopes of featuring in Ghana’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday...Full Story »

• World Cup
• Thomas Teye Partey
• Ghana
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Lyon have officially announced the signing of Algerian winger Kail Boudache from OGC Nice, with the player committing his future to the club until 2031...Full Story »

• Transfer
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Kylian Mbappe has sent a defiant message saying he would play until 80 as he brushed off criticism following France’s 3-1 win over Senegal...Full Story »

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• Kylian Mbappe Lottin
• Senegal
• France
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Austria marked their long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year hiatus with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over tournament debutants Jordan in their Group J opener at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara. The victory sealed Austria's first World Cup match win in 36 years, drawing them level on points with Argentina at the top of the group...Full Story »

• World Cup
• Austria
• Jordan
• Review

Defending champions Argentina kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in style, cruising to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Algeria in their Group J opener at Kansas City Stadium. The night belonged entirely to talismanic captain Lionel Messi, who marked a historic evening with a clinical hat-trick...Full Story »

• World Cup
• Argentina
• Algeria
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Erling Haaland was the predictable protagonist as Norway picked up a crucial 3-1 victory over Iraq in their first World Cup match since 1998 on Tuesday. The Manchester City striker's first-half brace proved to be decisive, helping to ensure the dark horses made a winning start in Boston in the so-called 'Group of Death'...Full Story »

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has reached out to Kobbie Mainoo with a heartfelt personal message ahead of the midfielder's World Cup debut for England. The Red Devils' all-time record goalscorer hailed the 21-year-old as a pivotal role model for the next generation of talent at Old Trafford - including his son, Kai...Full Story »

• Manchester United F.C.

Roberto Martinez will step down as Portugal manager following this current World Cup campaign. As his contract expires in late July, the Spanish tactician has decided not to renew. This monumental exit leaves fans wondering if legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo will also end his international career, as he chases the one elusive trophy missing from his cabinet...Full Story »

They made hard work of it, but France got there in the end as they ran out 3-1 winners over Senegal in their World Cup opener. Les Bleus and Kylian Mbappe were transformed after a dire first-half display, with the captain delivering a match-winning brace either side of Bradley Barcola's fine finish to become his country's all-time record goal-scorer...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel may have recently signed a contract extension with England, but his long-term future remains tied to immediate success on the world stage. Despite a new deal intended to take him through to Euro 2028, it has emerged that the Football Association has protected itself with specific safeguards...Full Story »