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UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments if plan to sell World Cup stake goes ahead

Aug 3, 2026

Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product and is 'not for sale'.

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw sacked after World Cup exit

Jul 19, 2026

Shock in South African football: World Cup star Jayden Adams dies at 25

Jul 19, 2026

South African football is in mourning after World Cup player Jayden Adams was found dead at a property in Cape Town. Police have opened an inquest, while authorities await autopsy results. Tributes poured in as the football community remembered the 25-year-old midfielder.

Ex-GFA president urges Ghana to keep Carlos Queiroz as black stars coach

Jul 19, 2026

Nyaho-Tamakloe also stressed the need to restore Ghana's traditional style of play, describing it as aggressive and entertaining, while urging football authorities to build a younger, more competitive squad for future tournaments.

World Cup stickers traded en masse in Mexico City as part of world record attempt

Jul 19, 2026

Thousands of people gathered Sunday in Mexico City's Zócalo to swap 2026 World Cup soccer stickers as part of a Guinness World Record attempt

Kenyan grandmothers find health, friendship and purpose through football

Jul 19, 2026

For these women, football is about far more than the final score. It is helping them stay healthy, reduce isolation and build confidence—showing that it's never too late to embrace sport and that ageing can be active, joyful and full of new possibilities

Senegal soccer chief blames coach's salary demand for World Cup exit

Jul 19, 2026

The Senegalese football federation (FSF) president said on Monday that toxicity surrounded the team at the World Cup after coach Pape Thiaw had demanded a pay rise

Messi, Lamine Yamal's baby photo goes viral ahead of their meeting in the WC final

Jul 19, 2026

The baby in the photo – which has now gone viral – was none other than Lamine Yamal, the Spanish wunderkind who at 16 was showing such promise that he was already being compared to the greats of the sport.

Senegal government silences Football Federation amid World Cup row

Jul 17, 2026

As tensions are escalating following Senegal's exit from the World Cup, the Senegalese government has stepped in and ordered the country's Football Federation to refrain from giving interviews or making public statements until further notice.

Algeria, Austria face sportsmanship criticism at World Cup

Jul 7, 2026

Algeria and Austria faced mounting criticism over sportsmanship after their dramatic 3-3 draw at the 2026 World Cup,a result that sent both teams into the knockout stage while eliminating Iran.

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