Iran Threatens to Withdraw from 2026 World Cup Again
Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donya Mali has once again threatened to withdraw the Iranian national team from the 2026 World Cup if FIFA refuses to move their matches to Mexico. FIFA President Gianni Infantino had confirmed during the last international break that the Iranian team would participate in the tournament without any issues, without revealing […]
Valuable Gifts for DR Congo Players After Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, announced valuable gifts for the Congolese national team players following their qualification for the 2026 World Cup for the first time in five decades. Congo secured their place in the intercontinental play-offs by defeating Nigeria in the African play-offs on penalties, before overcoming Jamaica […]
One fan killed, dozens injured in tragic accident before Peruvian derby
A fan was killed and dozens were injured in an accident that occurred just before the start of a local derby match in the Peruvian capital, Lima. Authorities are investigating the cause. While initial reports indicated that parts of the stadium’s perimeter wall and structure collapsed, this account was later called into question. Peruvian Health […]
Iraq and DR Congo complete the lineup for the 2026 World Cup
The Iraqi and DR Congo national teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup through the intercontinental play-offs, securing their places in the tournament for the first time in many years. Africa had an additional half-spot in the World Cup, with one team from each continent qualifying for the intercontinental play-offs, which also included teams from […]
Turkey qualifies for the 2026 World Cup after a 24-year absence
The Turkish national team qualified for the 2026 World Cup after defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European playoff final. Turkey had previously defeated Romania 1-0 in the semi-final, while Kosovo triumphed over Slovakia 4-3 in a thrilling away match. Kosovo hosted Turkey at the Fazil Fikri Stadium, where the visitors secured a victory with a […]
Sweden qualifies for the 2026 World Cup at Poland’s expense
In one of the most thrilling matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Sweden defeated Poland 3-2 at the Friends Arena, securing their place in the tournament for the 13th time in Scandinavian history. Sweden took the lead in the 18th minute through Antonín Illanga, but Nikola Zalewski equalized for the visitors in the 33rd […]
Morocco secures its first win under coach Wahbi against Paraguay
The Moroccan national team defeated Paraguay 2-1 in a friendly match played on Tuesday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France. This was coach Mohamed Wahbi’s second match in charge of the Atlas Lions, having taken over from Walid Regragui less than a month ago. In his first match, Morocco drew with Ecuador, and now […]
Infantino Confirms Iran’s Participation in the 2026 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that the Iranian national team will participate in the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Iran had threatened to withdraw from the tournament several times over the past month following the US-Israeli war that began on its territory on February 28. US […]
Ghana sacks coach 72 days before 2026 World Cup!
The Ghana Football Association announced the dismissal of head coach Otto Addo, just 72 days before the start of the World Cup finals scheduled for next summer. Addo’s departure comes after a string of disappointing results, most recently a 2-1 friendly defeat to Germany in Stuttgart on Monday, and a heavy 5-1 loss to Austria […]
Senegal defies CAF and celebrates the Africa Cup of Nations in France!
Senegal’s players displayed the Africa Cup of Nations trophy to thousands of fans on Saturday, despite the Confederation of African Football’s decision to strip the country of the title and award it to Morocco. Before Saturday’s friendly match against Peru at the Stade de France, the Senegalese players, led by captain Kalidou Koulibaly, took to […]