South Africa head coach Hugo Broos is optimistic they can beat Mexico in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.He, however, insists that his players must stick to their game plan for the matchday if they are to secure all three points.Speaking in his pre-match interview ahead of the crucial opening match, Hugo Broos described Mexico as a dangerous side, warning his squad to stay alert throughout the clash."They are all dangerous, they are a very good team with much

Former South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar has tipped Bafana Bafana to defeat Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, rating the current squad ahead of the 2010 team that played against the North American side.The expanded global tournament will commence on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the Bafana Bafana expected to open their account against Mexico.Confidence is growing within South African football circles ahead of Bafana Bafanaâ??s highly anticipated World

Belgian winger Jeremy Doku has emerged as a slight doubt for Belgiumâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Egypt after picking up a minor fitness concern during preparations.The explosive forward, one of the key attacking weapons in the Belgium squad, reportedly left a training session early after experiencing muscle tightness that required precautionary medical assessment. While early indications suggest the issue is not serious, his condition is being closely monitored ahead

Iran have reportedly threatened to boycott the 2026 World Cup tournament amid security and fan-conduct concerns.The tournament, set to kick off on Thursday and jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has already been overshadowed by controversy surrounding the participation of the Iran amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.Iran officials have raised concerns with FIFA regarding the possibility of â??unauthorized flagsâ? or hostile chants directed at the team

Former France legend Marcel Desailly has warned that expectations are reaching a tipping point for Ghana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.He cited their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a primary catalyst for immense internal and public pressure.It was the first time in over two decades that Ghana failed to qualify for the tournament without winning a single qualifying game.Speaking to Flashscore, the Accra-born World Cup winner highlighted how the

French football legend Marcel Desailly has expressed hope that Ghana can emerge as one of the surprise packages at the World Cup, insisting the Black Stars have the ingredients to exceed expectations under Carlos Queiroz.The former France captain, born in Accra, said African teams must manage internal dynamics effectively if they are to compete consistently on the global stage, pointing to squad hierarchy and player selection as recurring challenges.Desailly believes Queirozâ??s

French football legend Marcel Desailly has expressed deep sympathy for Otto Addo, insisting the former Ghana coach was â??unluckyâ? to lose his job after a difficult run of results.Addo was relieved of his duties following four straight friendly defeats, including a 2-1 loss to Germany, and Ghanaâ??s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, their first absence in more than two decades.Desailly, who was born in Accra and maintains strong ties to Ghana, said

Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says the Black Stars have put recent disappointments behind them as they focus on making a strong impression at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana head into the tournament looking to restore pride after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Black Stars have also been eliminated at the group stage in each of their last three major tournaments, with their last knockout-stage appearance coming at the 2019 AFCON.Despite

French football legend Marcel Desailly believes new Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has the experience and authority needed to steer the Black Stars towards a successful World Cup campaign.Queiroz was appointed shortly before the tournament following the departure of Otto Addo, and Desailly expects the veteran Portuguese tactician to stamp his authority on the squad quickly.The former France captain, who was born in Accra, praised Addoâ??s work but suggested disappointing results

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St Gallen goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says playing at another FIFA World Cup is the fulfilment of a childhood dream as he prepares for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.The 29-year-old is in contention to start for the Black Stars after producing an impressive display in Ghana's warm-up friendly against Wales."As a kid, everyone dreams of playing on this big platform. For me, it's actually a big dream because you get to face big players. You

Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi believes the Black Stars' unity and positive atmosphere within the squad can help the team enjoy a successful campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The St. Gallen shot-stopper said the players have built a strong bond during their preparations and are determined to carry that spirit into the tournament."I think it's really a good group. We're all together. We fight for each other. You can see there's really positive vibes

Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has praised Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz, describing the Portuguese tactician as an experienced manager whose knowledge has been invaluable to the squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Queiroz was appointed just two months before the tournament after Otto Addo was dismissed following a run of poor results. Despite the limited preparation time, the former Portugal, Iran and Egypt coach has quickly set about instilling his ideas as Ghana prepares

A United States official has said Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the country ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of "association with suspected members of terror organizations."The official, who spoke anonymously due to visa privacy laws, confirmed the reason after Artan was turned away at Miami International Airport on Saturday. Earlier, White House FIFA Task Force executive director Andrew Giuliani said the decision was made for "very good

Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has received international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan at his office in Mogadishu, praising the official's resilience and professionalism following his exclusion from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Artan recently returned home after being denied entry into the United States, where he was due to attend FIFA's pre-tournament seminar for match officials selected for the World Cup.The decision prevented the 34-year-old from becoming

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has expressed satisfaction with his teamâ??s preparations ahead of the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), describing their recent training camp as productive despite facing logistical setbacks.The senior womenâ??s national team have been based in Accra for the June international window after withdrawing from a planned three-nation tournament in Tanzania, which was originally intended to sharpen their readiness for

Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has officially commenced duties as a member of FIFA's Technical Study Group (TSG) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the sole African representative on the prestigious panel.Addo joins an elite 11-member team tasked with analysing tactical trends, coaching innovations and team performances throughout the tournament. The group also plays a key role in determining recipients of major individual awards at the World Cup.The FIFA Technical Study

Betway is marking a decade of operations in Ghana this June, celebrating ten years of delivering world-class sports and online entertainment while placing customers at the heart of the experience.Since launching in Ghana, Betway has helped redefine how sports fans engage with their passion, bringing thrilling moments, big wins, and a dynamic betting experience to thousands of customers across the country.To commemorate this milestone, Betway is introducing â??ITâ??S YOUR TENâ?

Somali referee Omar Artan has returned to Mogadishu to a heroâ??s welcome after being denied entry into the United States, a setback that will prevent him from making history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 34-year-old official had been selected among FIFAâ??s match officials for the tournament and was set to become the first Somali referee to take on an on-field role at footballâ??s biggest event.However, his dream was cut short when US immigration authorities refused him

England manager Thomas Tuchel says they are being careful with the management of forward Bukayo Saka ahead of the World Cup. The Arsenal talisman missed part of the just-ended campaign due to an Achilles injury, but returned in time for the run-in as the Gunners were crowned champions.Despite being declared fit, Tuchel insists the player is continuously under careful scrutiny over his fitness."We still have to take a little bit of care for Bukayo [Saka] who had an injury