Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has indicated that his side is preparing for a win against Brazil in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Atlas Lions will open their World Cup campaign on Saturday, June 13, against the record champions in a fixture that many are looking forward to.Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated clash, Mohamed Ouahbi described Brazil as a great football country but warned that his side will not go into the game with any fear."Brazil

Portugal-based midfielder Lawrence Ofori believes Thomas Partey will be ready for the World Cup despite going through a difficult time. The Villareal and Ghana star has been confronted with legal issues following the accusation of rape by different women during his time in England.Partey remains one of Ghana's most experienced players and if the Black Stars are to succeed in North America, the former Arsenal star will need to be in his best form.And according to Ofori, the

FIFA has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being denied entry into the United States.In a statement released on Tuesday, world football's governing body said Artan would be unable to train or officiate at the tournament after US authorities refused him entry."FIFA can confirm that match official Omar Abdulkadir Artan will be unable to train and officiate at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after he was denied entry into

A video showing members of Senegal's national team undergoing security checks upon their arrival in the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked widespread discussion across social media.The footage, which has circulated widely online, appears to show players being subjected to detailed screening procedures at the airport, prompting criticism from a section of football fans who questioned the necessity of the measures.Several fans argued that the screening process

Ghanaian midfielder Lawrence Ofori believes Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo will be the Black Stars' main man at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Semenyo heads into the tournament as the best Ghanaian player in Europe after winning the domestic double with Man City, and finished the EPL season with 17 goals and four assists.Despite his blistering form for Bournemouth and City, Semenyo has struggled wearing the Ghana jersey, with only three goals in 34 appearances.However,

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy has expressed confidence in the Pharaohsâ?? chances of advancing past the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The experienced shot-stopper is confident the record African champions will achieve something special at this yearâ??s tournament.â??Weâ??ve lacked experience. We hadnâ??t qualified for the World Cup in 28 years, and it was the teamâ??s first time competing at that level, so it was only natural that we lacked experience.

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was selected by FIFA to officiate at the 2026 World Cup, has been denied entry to the United States and sent back to Istanbul.This has dealt a devastating blow to his historic appointment as the first Somali to officiate at football's biggest tournament.Artan, named the 2025 CAF Men's Referee of the Year, was turned away at Miami International Airport over the weekend. According to reports, Artan held a valid US visa and was travelling

The FIFA World Cup has produced countless unforgettable moments, but few are as dramatic as teams fighting back from seemingly impossible situations to secure victory.Throughout the tournament's history, several nations have carved out a reputation for resilience, overturning deficits and producing some of the most remarkable comebacks ever witnessed on football's biggest stage.Austria and Portugal jointly hold the record for the largest comeback victory in World Cup history

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has joined the chorus of praise for UAE legend Omar AbdulRahman, describing the playmaker as one of the finest talents he has ever shared a pitch with.Gyan's tribute came in response to a social media post marvelling at AbdulRahman's ability, with the user asking, "Who the hell is this guy?"The former Black Stars striker, who played alongside AbdulRahman at Al-Ain, responded simply but emphatically: "One of the best players

South Africa's national team players are set for a significant financial reward at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with each member of the Bafana Bafana squad expected to receive approximately USD 120,000 for participating in the tournament's group stage.According to reports from South African publication Sunday World, the South African Football Association (SAFA) reached an agreement with the players' committee during a meeting held in Mexico ahead of the competition.Under

The Black Stars' home jersey ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to turn heads and has been rated as the best kit. According to the New York Times, Ghana's Kente-inspired jersey in the top ranked shirt heading into the tournament.Although, the Black Stars have worn it once, which was in the friendly against Austria in March, it is massively gaining global appeal."Wow. In general, Iâ??m not wild about Pumaâ??s designs this year because they donâ??t

The Black Stars of Ghana are set to feature at their fifth World Cup when they compete at this yearâ??s mundial. But what is the history of the West African giants on the world stage?Ghana's World Cup story is one of ambition, heartbreak, controversy and resilience.Since making their tournament debut in 2006, the Black Stars have established themselves as one of Africa's most memorable representatives on football's biggest stage.From historic victories and unforgettable

Players of the Black Stars are looking all fresh ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The team visited a barbering shop in Nottingham to get their haircut before leaving for the United States.In a video shared on social media, wingers Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Ernest Nuamah were spotted having their turns at the shop.Defender Jonas Adjetey and forward Prince Adu Kwabena were also seen having their hair freshly shaped.The Black Stars left the

Jonah Kusi-Asare, the 18-year-old Swedish-Ghanaian football prodigy, is poised to end his loan spell at Fulham and return to Germany's powerhouse club, Bayern Munich.After spending the 2025/26 season abroad with the London-based Premier League team, Kusi-Asare will reunite with Bayern upon his contract's conclusion in late June.The young forward, formerly of AIK in Sweden, was loaned to Fulham from Bayern last year with a unique clause: a buy option valid until the end

Two clubs in Germanyâ??s second division are eager to secure VfB Stuttgartâ??s Justin Diehl on loan this summer.The 21-year-old offensive player may leave Stuttgart temporarily, as reported by BILD, seeking regular match time at a higher level after a tough season plagued by injuries.Diehl remains open to moves in the 2. Bundesliga or abroad. He recently changed his agent and has begun early talks about his next career steps. According to Bild, FC Magdeburg and Hannover 96

English-Ghanaian defender Jarell Quansah has opened up on his first major tournament invite ahead of the World Cup in North America. The former Liverpool centre-back shockingly made the Three Lions squad for the World Cup despite only making one appearance for the senior team prior to the release of the list.Quansah had a decent debut season in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen, where he made 28 appearances and scored four goals for the former champions.Despite his impressive season,

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic insists his team is far from their best ahead of the World Cup in North America. The 2018 runners-up secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Slovenia in their final preparatory game.Croatia had lost to Belgium 2-0 few days earlier as part of preparations and with less than a week to start the World Cup, Dalic remains unconvinced."A tough match, our opponent created too many chances for us. We won, we had possession, but I'm worried about

Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah has expressed confidence that Ghanaâ??s Black Stars can overcome their recent struggles and rediscover their best form ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The General Overseer of the Believers Worship Center believes the national team has been written off by many supporters following a period of inconsistent performances that has attracted criticism and gloomy predictions about its future.According to the renowned clergyman, the current mood surrounding

Asante Kotoko's decision to appoint Stanley Menzo as Director of Football is the clearest indication yet that the club is preparing for a major overhaul following a disappointing 2025-26 season.The Porcupine Warriors ended the campaign without a trophy and outside the Ghana Premier League's top four, a significant setback for a club that began the season with high expectations after winning the MTN FA Cup and qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup.Instead of building

Asante Kotoko Executive Chairman James Osei Brown believes the appointment of Stanley Menzo as Director of Football marks an important step in the club's efforts to build a sustainable structure capable of delivering long-term success.The Porcupine Warriors announced the arrival of the former Ajax and Netherlands goalkeeper on Monday, handing him responsibility for the club's overall football direction.Speaking after the appointment, Osei Brown said Menzo's extensive