FIFA WORLD CUP

Two Deaths Mar Mexico’s Historic World Cup Win Celebrations

By Samuel Akpan Tragedy struck Mexico City on Wednesday as two people died during massive street celebrations after the national team recorded its...

Gakpo’s Emotional Goal in Vain as Morocco Defeat Netherlands on Penalties

By Samuel Akpan Days after sharing the heartbreaking news of losing his unborn son, Cody Gakpo scored what seemed to be a dramatic...

Egypt End 92-Year World Cup Drought with 3-1 Victory Over New Zealand

By Samuel Akpan Egypt ended 92 years of World Cup frustration on Monday, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver to head Group G...

World Cup: Vozinha’s Mother Inspires Cape Verde’s Stunning 2-2 Draw with Uruguay

By Samuel Akpan Amid emotional scenes at Miami Stadium, veteran Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produced a match-winning display to earn his nation a...

Canada Claim Historic First World Cup Win with 6-0 Thrashing of Qatar

By Samuel Akpan Canada recorded their first victory in FIFA World Cup history with a commanding 6-0 win over nine-man Qatar in a...

Wahi Denied Canada Visa, Misses Ivory Coast World Cup Match

By Samuel Akpan Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been ruled out of his side’s second World Cup match against Germany after Canadian...

Ronaldo’s Sixth World Cup Begins in Frustration as DRC Claim Historic Point

By Samuel Akpan Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a frustrating start as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw...

Diallo’s Late Goal Gives Ivory Coast Africa’s First 2026 World Cup Win

By Samuel Akpan Africa achieved its first-ever victory at the ongoing 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada when Ivory...

Côte d’Ivoire Boasts the Youngest Squad in 2026 World Cup Race

By Samuel Akpan FIFA has declared Côte d’Ivoire the youngest squad at the 2026 World Cup, with an average age of 25.8 years,...

Host USA Crushes Paraguay 4-1 in Historic World Cup Opener

By Samuel Akpan The United States men’s national team made a thunderous statement in their 2026 World Cup opener, demolishing Paraguay 4-1 with...

FIFA Humiliated by Empty Seats at World Cup Despite ‘Unprecedented’ Demand Claims

By Samuel Akpan FIFA suffered humiliation at the 2026 World Cup when swathes of empty seats appeared during South Korea’s comeback victory over...

Ronaldo Meets Osimhen, Portugal to Face Nigeria in June Friendly

By Samuel Akpan (with agency report) Portugal and Nigeria are set to clash in a highly anticipated friendly match on June 6, with...

FIFA Unveils Record-Breaking Prize Money for 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to make history with a staggering $655 million prize fund, a nearly 50% increase from the...

DR Congo Hits Back at Nigeria’s FIFA Petition, Warns Against Backdoor Tactics

The Democratic Republic of Congo has responded strongly to Nigeria’s petition to FIFA, accusing the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of attempting to overturn...

Nigeria’s World Cup Dreams Revived as FIFA Investigates DR Congo Over Ineligible Players

Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has received a boost as DR Congo’s eligibility in the playoff stage is...

Ghana Gets Tough Draw in 2026 World Cup Group Stage

The Black Stars of Ghana have been handed a challenging group in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, facing off against European powerhouses England,...