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

Morocco captain and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial in France after prosecutors confirmed that a rape allegation against the 27-year-old will proceed to criminal court.The Versailles Court of Appeal confirmed the decision on Friday, June 19, rejecting Hakimi's appeal to have the case dismissed. An investigating judge had previously ordered a trial in February 2026.The case stems from an accusation made by a 24-year-old woman who alleged that

England have taken control of Group L at the end of the first round of games in Group L. In a group that has England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama, many have described it as the group of death.England and Croatia locked horns in the first match of the group and produced an exciting goal-fest.At the end of a six-goal thriller, the Three Lions emerged victorious with a 4-2 triumph to take all three points.Then the Black Stars of Ghana also faced off with Panama in a tricky fixture.

The 2026-27 Premier League season will begin with a blockbuster fixture as newly promoted Coventry City travel to the Emirates Stadium to face defending champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August.For the Sky Blues, it marks a return to the top flight after a 25-year absence. For Frank Lampard's side, it represents the toughest possible assignment: a Friday night curtain-raiser against Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, who ended a 22-year wait for the league title last season.Leading

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has acknowledged the quality of England's squad ahead of their crucial Group L clash on June 23 but insists the Black Stars have their own strengths to rely on."Obviously we know that they've got good players. They've got great quality," Opoku said."But I think as a group, we know our qualities too. So this is another game for us, and we need to give our full fight like we did against Panama. Die for each other on the pitch."The

Fulham is reportedly looking to permanently sign Swedish-Ghanaian forward Jonah Kusi-Asare, even though he has few first-team appearances in the Premier League.The striker has made only seven league appearances, accumulating less than an hour of playing time and yet to register a goal or an assist. However, his performances behind the scenes and his overall potential have reportedly convinced Fulham that he is worth keeping on a long-term basis.The English club, however, saw their

Caleb Yirenkyi's dramatic stoppage-time winner against Panama may have given Ghana more than just three points after FIFA introduced a major change to the tiebreak rules for the 2026 World Cup.The Black Stars opened their Group L campaign with a 1-0 victory in Toronto thanks to Yirenkyi's 95th-minute strike, moving level on three points with England.However, the significance of that goal extends beyond Ghana's winning start.For the 2026 tournament, FIFA has changed

Jerome Opoku believes Ghana's opening World Cup victory over Panama has given the Black Stars the perfect platform ahead of their crucial clash with England.According to the defender, the three points have boosted confidence throughout the squad and created a positive atmosphere in camp."I think everyone is happy with the result. The three points are the most important thing, and now we feel a good vibe in the training rooms. That's what we needed going into the next

Jerome Opoku has described his FIFA World Cup debut as a dream come true after helping Ghana keep a clean sheet in their 1-0 victory over Panama.The defender made his first appearance at football's biggest tournament on Wednesday, with family members in the stands to witness the special occasion."It was a dream come true to play in front of the fans, and my family was there. It's something I dreamed of growing up," Opoku said.The centre-back was pleased with

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku says the Black Stars must approach every match at the FIFA World Cup with the mindset of winning, despite their opening victory over Panama.The Black Stars began their campaign with a 1-0 win, leaving many supporters believing a draw against England could be enough to keep Ghana on course for the knockout stage. However, Opoku insists that is not the mentality within the squad."We won the first game against Panama, and I've seen a lot of people

Dutch-Ghanaian winger Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere scored from the spot to cap a dominant first half as Shenzhen Peng City beat Shenzhen Juniors 3â??1 in the CFA Cup Round 4 at Baoan Sports Centre Stadium.Peng City took control early when a Rade Dugalic own goal handed them the lead after just 11 minutes. Xuan Zhijian doubled the advantage in the 18th minute with a precise right-footed finish following good work from Jiang Zhipeng down the left.Owusu-Sekyere then made it 3â??0 in

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has described the emotional rollercoaster of the Black Stars' dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama, with Caleb Yirenkyi's stoppage-time winner sending the team and fans into delirium.Speaking ahead of Ghana's crucial Group L clash with England on June 23, Opoku reflected on the moment that defined their tournament opener."When the goal went in, emotions were high. You saw the reactions from the fans, the bench, and even myself. It was

Former Manchester United defender and Salford City co-owner Gary Neville has praised Ghana striker Brandon Thomas-Asante following his impressive performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the forward's rise to the biggest stage in football as a reward for years of hard work and perseverance.Thomas-Asante played a key role in Ghana's opening Group stage victory over Panama, providing the decisive assist for Caleb Yirenkyi's winning goal in Toronto.His contribution

South Africa coach Hugo Broos launched a scathing assessment of Czechiaâ??s playing style after Bafana Bafana fought back to secure a 1-1 draw in their crucial World Cup Group A clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.A dramatic late penalty from Teboho Mokoena rescued a valuable point for South Africa and kept their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive heading into the final round of group matches.Yet despite the relief of avoiding defeat, Broos left the stadium frustrated,

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has made it clear that the Black Stars will not settle for a draw against England, insisting the team must approach every game with the mindset of securing three points.Speaking ahead of Ghana's crucial Group L clash with England on June 23 in Boston, the centre-back reflected on the morale-boosting 1-0 victory over Panama and stressed the importance of maintaining that momentum."We just want to take this into the next game and build on it,"