Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was booed throughout his side's 1-0 FIFA World Cup victory over Scotland after a French appeals court confirmed he will stand trial in a rape case.The PSG defender was jeered by sections of the crowd in Boston almost every time he touched the ball, just hours after the Versailles Court of Appeal upheld a decision for the case to proceed to trial.Despite the hostile reception, Hakimi completed the match and helped Morocco secure an important victory

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has sent a confident message ahead of Ghana's crucial FIFA World Cup clash against England, insisting the squad believes it can compete with anyone on football's biggest stage.Ghana head into Tuesday's Group L showdown full of confidence after Caleb Yirenkyi's stoppage-time winner secured a 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match.Speaking to Ghanafa.org, Ayew said the Black Stars are fully focused on the task ahead but will

Ghana will head into Tuesday's crucial FIFA World Cup clash against England carrying an impressive record that has stood the test of time.The Black Stars have never lost their second match at a World Cup, a streak stretching across all four of their previous appearances at football's biggest tournament.The remarkable run began in Germany in 2006 when Ghana bounced back from an opening defeat to Italy by beating the Czech Republic 2-0. Goals from Asamoah Gyan and Sulley

Ivan Toney delivered a sharp reminder of his finishing quality with a hat-trick as England eased to a 5-1 victory in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Sporting Kansas City, sharpening Thomas Tuchelâ??s selection dilemma ahead of the Group L meeting with Ghana in Boston on Tuesday.The strikerâ??s display came in a low-key but purposeful fixture staged at Swope Soccer Village, arranged to maintain sharpness during a congested tournament schedule.England, who had only recently

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has credited Ghana's second-half substitutions for helping secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After a difficult first half in Toronto, head coach Carlos Queiroz introduced fresh legs as Ghana searched for a breakthrough. The changes proved decisive as substitute Brandon Thomas-Asante set up fellow substitute Caleb Yirenkyi for the winning goal in the 95th minute.Speaking after the match,

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has credited Ghana's patience and improved second-half display for the team's dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Ghanafa.org, Ayew admitted the Black Stars struggled to impose themselves before the break but said the players remained calm despite Panama's bright start."The first half didn't go as planned, but we were patient," Ayew said."They kept the ball

Belgium winger Jeremy Doku could be forced into one of the toughest decisions of his career after revealing he may leave the World Cup to be present for the birth of his first child.The 24-year-old is awaiting the arrival of his baby while Belgium continue their Group F campaign, raising the possibility that he could miss upcoming matches.Doku was unable to make a decisive impact in Belgiumâ??s opening 1-1 draw with Egypt, where Emam Ashourâ??s strike was cancelled out by

Former England forward and captain, Alan Shearer believes the Three Lions will make light work of Ghana in their second game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The European heavyweights got off to a winning start after beating Croatia 4-2 in Dallas last Wednesday.Meanwhile, Ghana scrambled to a 1-0 win over Panama following a late Caleb Yirenkyi strike in Toronto.Shearer, who scored 30 times in 63 England appearances, is positive the 1966 winners will go into the match full of confidence

Ghana has moved eight places up in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola Ranking following the victory over Panama. The Black Stars have ascended to 65th position after adding 33.83 points to increase their overall tally to 1380.71.The victory over Panama came following a last minute strike from Caleb Yirenkyi as Ghana got off to a winning start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Heading to the tournament, the Black Stars were one of the lowly ranked teams at the competition.The West Africans could

GFA president Kurt Okraku believes games involving Ghana and England can be likened to a derby, where it can be difficult to predict the outcome regardless of the form of either side. The Black Stars of Ghana will the Three Lions on Tuesday in Boston at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.Both nations got off to a winning start with England defeating Croatia 4-2 in Dallas, and Ghana edged Panama 1-0 in Toronto.Although England are favourites, the FA boss remains positive ahead of

Rabat was filled with joy and celebration on Friday night after Morocco's important 1-0 win against Scotland in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Thousands of supporters gathered across the Moroccan capital to celebrate a result that significantly boosted the Atlas Lions' chances of reaching the knockout stages. Morocco moved onto four points from two matches after following up their opening 1-1 draw against Brazil with victory over the Scots.One of the main focal points

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed optimism that the Black Stars can secure a positive result against England in their upcoming Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.His confidence follows Ghanaâ??s narrow 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match at the BMO Field on Wednesday night, a result secured by a late strike from Caleb Yirenkyi.The win handed the four-time African champions a strong start to their campaign as they continue

Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has tipped deputy captain Thomas Partey to be the key figure for Ghana when the Black Stars take on England in a pivotal Group L encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Partey was absent for Ghana's opening match against Panama, where the Black Stars secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory.The midfielder was unable to travel after Canadian authorities denied his visa application because of criminal charges currently pending against

Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has praised his teammates for their determination and composure following Ghana's hard-fought victory over Panama in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The four-time African champions, making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece, kicked off their Group L campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over the Central American side on Wednesday night at BMO Field.A late strike from Caleb Yirenkyi proved decisive as Ghana secured all

Morocco's Ismael Saibari made history by netting the fastest goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far in the Atlas Lions' vital Group C match against Scotland.The in-form midfielder needed just 71 seconds to find the net as Morocco made a dream start in a match that could prove decisive in the battle for top spot in the group. Saibari's strike eclipsed every goal scored in the tournament up to this point and helped Morocco secure a valuable 1-0 victory.Morocco imposed

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has become the first player to receive a red card under FIFA's new rule banning players from covering their mouths during confrontations with opponents.The incident occurred in first-half stoppage time of Paraguay's Group D clash against Turkey after Almiron and Turkish defender Mert Mulder exchanged words following a foul.As Almiron covered his mouth while speaking to Mulder, the Turkey defender immediately appealed to referee Ivan Barton.

Morocco secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Scotland in their second Group C encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ismael Saibariâ??s early goal proving decisive in a tense contest that featured VAR drama and late Scottish pressure.The Atlas Lions needed just two minutes to stamp their authority on the match played on Friday night.A perfectly weighted through ball from Brahim Díaz split the Scottish defence open, allowing Ismael Saibari to burst into the box and unleash

The United States have advanced to the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Australia, achieving the feat despite the absence of injured star forward Christian Pulisic.The Americans clinched their spot from Group G with a game to spare, marking the first time they have advanced to the knockout round after only two matches. Their previous best as hosts came in 1994, when they progressed as one of the best third-place teams before losing to eventual

Former Manchester United defender and Salford City co-owner Gary Neville has heaped praise on Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante, celebrating the striker's extraordinary journey from the lower leagues of English football to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking on the 'Stick to Football' podcast, Neville did not hide his admiration for a player who once wore the Salford City shirt."I love Brandon Thomas-Asante. He used to play for Salford. He deserves it. He deserves

Former England striker Ian Wright has praised the remarkable journey of Ghana international Brandon Thomas-Asante, drawing comparisons to fellow Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo as both players carved unconventional paths to the top.Speaking about Thomas-Asante's rise from the English lower leagues to the World Cup stage, Wright highlighted the persistence required to make it in football."What I love about it is it's the same as Semenyo. Semenyo was doing all of