European super-agent and former Serbia international Goran Milovanovic has cast doubt on the Black Stars' chances of progressing beyond the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing a lack of preparation time for new head coach Carlos Queiroz.Speaking exclusively to Asempa FM, Milovanovic predicted that Ghana will finish third in Group L, picking up just one point from their three matches."In my personal opinion, Ghana will not go into the second round," he said."Because

Veteran Ghanaian trainer Abdul Karim Zito insists the Black Stars can succeed at the 2026 World Cup with the right attitude.Ghana are set to make their fifth World Cup appearance after securing qualification for the expanded tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The West African giants have been drawn in Group L alongside England, 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia, and Panama. Ghana will begin their campaign against Panama before facing England and Croatia.In

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed pride in his team's efforts to ensure Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the ongoing war between Iran and the United States.Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the tournament's opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium on June 11, Infantino revealed that he personally intervened to guarantee Iran's place in the competition."People were saying Iran couldn't

Ghana Black Queens head coach Kim Lars has stressed the importance of the team's upcoming pre-camp as preparations intensify for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Speaking to GFA Communications, Lars expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far but emphasized that there is still significant work to be done before the continental tournament begins.The coach revealed that Ghana plans to play between two and three friendly matches to fine-tune the squad

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren believes the team is making steady progress as they continue preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Speaking to GFA communications, the Swedish trainer said the goal is for the Black Queens to improve by at least 10 percent in every area compared to last year.According to Lars, the team is working on becoming fitter, tactically stronger, and more effective from set pieces. He noted that the players and

Ghana will have a huge representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, both directly and indirectly, proving once again how genetically talented the West African nation is when it comes to soccer/football.With the Black Stars set for their fifth appearance at the World Cup, the Football Association has in recent years tried to convince players of Ghanaian heritage born abroad to play for the national. A move that has resulted in scooping one of Europe's most in-form

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