Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi insists the Atlas Lionsâ?? qualification for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals was earned through discipline and smart inâ??game adjustments, not luck.His side beat hosts Canada to book their place in the last eight, extending a historic run on North American soil.Ouahbi explained after the match that his staff had anticipated a complex encounter against a team built on aggressive high pressing. â??The qualification of the 'Atlas Lions'

Brahim Díaz made history as Morocco defeated co-hosts Canada 3-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The Real Madrid playmaker provided two assists in Houston to take his tournament tally to four.He now holds the all-time record for the most assists by an African player in the menâ??s FIFA World Cup. His outstanding creative display also helped the Atlas Lions become the first African nation to reach back-to-back World Cup quarter-finals.The match remained goalless throughout

Moroccoâ??s Atlas Lions etched their names into football folklore on Saturday, defeating Canada 3-0 in a fiery Round of 16 clash to become the first African nation ever to score three goals in a FIFA World Cup knockout match. In front of a raucous crowd, the North African giants combined tactical discipline with lethal transition play to break a physical deadlock, breaking records previously untouched by the continentâ??s historic quarterfinalists of 1990, 2002, and 2010.Following

Frank Acheampong delivered a decisive display as Dalian Yingbo edged Wuhan Three Towns 3â??2, with the Ghanaian winger recording an assist and completing a match-high three dribbles to spearhead the home sideâ??s comeback.Wuhan struck early when Kilian Bevis finished low into the corner on two minutes, and Jhonder Cadiz added a stoppage-time penalty to send the visitors into the break 2â??1 up. Dalian had already responded once through Nicolae Stanciu, who levelled in the

Morocco became the first nation to book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada in Houston on Saturday.Azzedine Ounahi inspired the Atlas Lions with a second-half brace before Abderrazak Hamdallah sealed the result deep into stoppage time, sending Morocco into the last eight for the second consecutive World Cup.The achievement marks another historic milestone for African football. Having reached the semi-finals

Morocco are through to the quarter-final stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a disciplined and clinical 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada, secured by a second-half brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a strike from Soufiane Rahimi.Canada made a lively start and almost struck early when Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi controlled a pass inside the penalty area and attempted to finish, but Morocco goalkeeper Bono was alert and gathered the effort comfortably.Morocco were then forced into an early

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has etched his name alongside two Ghanaian greats after becoming one of the most creative African players in FIFA World Cup history.Salah created his 16th chance of the 2026 tournament during Egypt's Round of 32 victory over Australia, moving into third place for the most chances created by an African player at a single World Cup.Only two Black Stars icons remain ahead of him on the all-time list.Former Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng holds

Jerome Opoku believes Ghana's disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup should serve as a stepping stone rather than a setback, with the defender confident the Black Stars can emerge stronger from the experience.The Istanbul Basaksehir centre-back said the squad remains convinced it has the quality to compete at the highest level despite seeing its campaign end with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32."We've got great talents. I think we can do better

Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah believes Ghana's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup provides a strong foundation for the future despite the team's Round of 32 exit.Ghana's campaign came to an end on Friday after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in Kansas City, where Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal to send the South Americans into the next round.Although disappointed by the result, Mensah said the players could leave the tournament with their heads held high

The Black Queens have received a revised fixture schedule for the group stage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following adjustments to the tournament programme by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).Kim Lars Bjorkegren's side will open their Group C campaign against Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. The match will kick off at 17:00 GMT.Ghana will return to the same venue on Sunday, August 2, to face

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew believes Ghana's defensive performance was a positive takeaway from their World Cup campaign, despite the team crashing out in the Round of 32 following a 1-0 defeat to Colombia.Speaking in a post-game press conference with Sporty TV, Ayew acknowledged the progress made under recently appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz while highlighting areas that still need improvement.â??We have a new manager; he just came two months ago trying to install

Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo praised his players' commitment and quality after they secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana national football team.An early strike from Jhon Arias proved decisive as Colombia booked a meeting with Switzerland national football team in the knockout stage.Speaking after the match, Lorenzo admitted Ghana made life difficult for his side despite Colombia creating enough opportunities

Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku says Ghana will use the lessons from their FIFA World Cup exit to improve as attention turns to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Ghana's campaign ended in the Round of 32 following a 1-0 defeat to Colombia at Kansas City Stadium, where Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the match in the 14th minute.Speaking to the media, Opoku admitted the Black Stars fell short of their objective but congratulated Colombia for advancing to the next

Ghana defender Gideon Mensah says the Black Stars are determined to bounce back from their FIFA World Cup disappointment by focusing on the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The left-back made the remarks after Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 at Kansas City Stadium, where Jhon Arias' first-half goal ended the Black Stars' campaign.Reflecting on the defeat, Mensah admitted the squad owed a response to themselves, their families and supporters,

Ghana's Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, has urged the Black Stars to remain united following their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32.Addressing the players and technical team in the dressing room after the match at Kansas City Stadium, Adams thanked them for their commitment throughout the tournament and praised the coaching staff for their efforts behind the scenes."Let's continue to be

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has criticised the Black Stars' performance following their 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, questioning the team's lack of urgency and tactical approach.Ghana's campaign came to an end in Kansas City after Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the match, with the Black Stars failing to register a single shot on target.Speaking on SuperSport after the game, Gyan expressed his disappointment with Ghana's

Morocco will attempt to keep Africaâ??s World Cup dream alive when they face co-hosts Canada in the opening Round of 16 fixture on Saturday in Houston.The Atlas Lions head into the contest full of confidence after surviving a dramatic last-32 encounter against the Netherlands, where they struck a 91st-minute equaliser before sealing qualification with a 3-2 penalty shootout victory.That result extended Moroccoâ??s unbeaten run to nine matches since the Africa Cup of Nations

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has called for patience as the team works to find the right balance under recently appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz.Speaking in a post-game press conference with Sporty TV after Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the World Cup Round of 32, Ayew expressed his frustrations but stressed that Queiroz needs time to implement his style."We have a new manager; he just came two months ago trying to install his style, and people are adjusting,"

Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku has called for Ghana to be more threatening in attack after the team crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Round of 32 stage following a 1-0 defeat to Colombia.Competing in his first World Cup, Opoku delivered another top performance for Ghana but was left frustrated by the team's blunt attack.Jhon Arias's 14th-minute goal proved the difference as Ghana failed to register a single shot on target across 90 minutes.Speaking in a

Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 on Friday extended a frustrating record for the Black Stars: they have never beaten a South American opponent at the World Cup.The loss means Ghana remain winless in four meetings against CONMEBOL nations on football's biggest stage.In four meetings against CONMEBOL nations on football's biggest stage, Ghana have suffered three defeats and one draw.The first came during Ghana's debut in 2006 when Brazil swept