Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane believes new Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz's style will backfire for the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz, who worked with Keane during his days at United, was appointed Ghana coach in April following the sacking of Otto Addo.The Portuguese trainer is known for building his teams around a strong defense, a role he played in helping Sir Alex Ferguson become successful at the English giants.However, his international coaching

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic will be counting on veteran midfielder Luka Modric to deliver the goods ahead of the World Cup. The 40-year-old AC Milan and Real Madrid legend is expected to lead the 2018 finalist at the tournament in North America.Modric played a huge role in arguably Croatia's most successful period in football after leading the small Eastern European nation to silver and bronze medals at the 2018 and 2022 World Cup respectively.At 40, there are questions over

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic insists Group L is one of the toughest ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The 2018 runners-up and 2022 bronze medalist have been draw alongside European heavyweights England, four-time African champions Ghana and Central Americans Panama."Our group is definitely one of the toughest in the tournament," Dalic told the media. Croatia arrived in the United States on Tuesday and immediately headed to their camp in Alexandria,

Morocco's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a major setback after the withdrawal of two key players, defender Nayef Aguerd and winger Abde Ezzalzouli, just days before the Atlas Lions begin their campaign against Brazil.The Moroccan Football Federation confirmed that both players will miss the tournament due to injury concerns, forcing head coach Mohamed Ouahbi into late changes to his final squad ahead of Sunday's crucial Group C opener.Aguerd, one

Hearts of Oak have announced The Hope Brand Ltd. as the club's new official kit partner ahead of the 2026/27 season.The partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Phobians as they prepare for the upcoming campaign with a new supplier responsible for designing and producing the club's official kits.In a statement, Hearts said the collaboration combines the club's rich history with the innovation and ambition of a proudly Ghanaian company."This partnership

Former Ghana international Godwin Attram is confident the Black Stars are developing the tactical structure needed to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that consistency in selection and adherence to a clear game plan under Carlos Queiroz could prove decisive in a demanding group.Attramâ??s assessment follows Ghanaâ??s 1-1 draw with Wales in a recent warm-up match in North America, part of preparations for the tournament."What I saw against Wales was encouraging,"

Former Ghana international Godwin Attram has thrown his support behind the central defensive partnership of Jonas Adjetey and Jerome Opoku, insisting the duo can anchor the teamâ??s backline heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The pair were handed their first outing together during Ghanaâ??s recent friendly against Wales last month, a match staged as part of preparations for the tournament in North America.Their inclusion came amid injury setbacks to key defenders Mohammed

Former Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has praised his players and technical team for their commitment and resilience after guiding the club to a third-place finish in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The Phobians endured a challenging start to the campaign, suffering a surprise early exit from the MTN FA Cup at the hands of True Life FC. Despite the setback, Hearts gradually improved as the season progressed, although inconsistent performances at home prevented them

Portugal concluded their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nigeria in an international friendly on Wednesday night.The European side had to battle back after Nigeria cancelled out their first-half lead, with Francisco Conceicao's late strike ultimately proving decisive in the warm-up game ahead of the tournament.Portugal made a bright start and broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute through Pedro Neto. The winger was picked out by Diogo

Ghana's group opponents England rounded up preparations ahead of the World Cup with a convincing victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday evening. The Three Lions strolled to victory with strikes from Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins.The 1966 winners got off to a blistering start after the Arsenal midfielder fired home following a brilliant cut back from new Barcelona forward Gordon.Gordon went from provider to scorer in the second half after converting from the

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised FIFA and its current leadership following Somali referee Omar Artan's denial of entry into the United States just days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The incident has sparked debate over the responsibilities of host nations and FIFA's role in ensuring that all tournament officials are granted access to participate in the competition.Speaking on the matter, Blatter described the situation as both "unbelievable

Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has made his pick for the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The player, who is currently on the books of Real Betis, is backing Morocco to reach the tournament final to face Spain.Despite putting a lot of faith in the Atlas Lions, Bellerin believes Spain will come up on top to lift the trophy at the end of it all."Spain and Morocco will reach the final, and La Roja will win the World Cup,� he said as reported on the Real Betis social

The wait for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly over, with 16 stadiums across the United States, Mexico, and Canada preparing to host the largest tournament in football history.Featuring 48 nations and 104 matches, the competition promises a month of unforgettable action at some of the world's most iconic sporting venues.With the opening match scheduled for Thursday, June 11, here is a closer look at the stadiums that will define the 2026 World Cup.Estadio Azteca Continues Its

No Ghanaian player features among the 20 most-followed footballers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo comfortably leading the global rankings.A study by MyBettingSites.co.uk, which analysed the Instagram accounts of 1,244 players across all 48 World Cup squads, found that Portugal captain Ronaldo has 665.6 million followers, the highest of any player at the tournament.Lionel Messi of Argentina ranks second with 506.5 million followers, followed by Brazil's Neymar

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11, but it is remarkable to think the tournament could have been staged in Africa.Morocco's dream of becoming the second African nation to host the World Cup came to an end on June 13, 2018, when its bid was defeated by the joint proposal from the United States, Canada and Mexico.The United Bid won convincingly with 134 votes, while Morocco received 65, easily surpassing the 104 votes required to secure hosting rights.Although

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called on fans and the media to celebrate the unifying power of the FIFA World Cup, urging critics not to lose sight of the tournament's ability to bring people together.Speaking ahead of the start of the 2026 World Cup, Infantino acknowledged that criticism of FIFA and the tournament is inevitable but appealed for the focus to remain on football and the emotions the competition inspires."We want to unite the world. If I can ask you

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the ticketing process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting demand for tickets has been unprecedented despite criticism over high prices and concerns about stadium attendance.The tournament's ticketing system has come under scrutiny in recent months, with supporters and several football associations questioning pricing, availability and the transparency of ticket allocations.Official face-value ticket prices range from $120 for

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed sympathy for Somali referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry into the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while stressing that football's governing body cannot override decisions made by national authorities.Artan, who had been selected to officiate at the tournament, was refused entry upon arrival in the United States despite holding a valid visa, bringing an end to his hopes of becoming the first Somali referee

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says efforts are continuing to find a solution after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Artan, who was selected to officiate at the tournament, was refused entry by U.S. authorities upon arrival in Miami despite holding a valid visa. U.S. officials later said the decision was linked to alleged associations with suspected members of terrorist organisations, a claim Artan has denied.Speaking

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed its appreciation to Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited for supporting the 2026 Elite U15 Girls Championship, a competition aimed at developing the next generation of female footballers in the country.The Association said the sponsorship reflects the growing importance of partnerships in strengthening grassroots women's football and expanding opportunities for young players.The Elite U15 Girls Championship forms part of the GFA's