CAF Champions League: Sundowns close to final after defeating Esperance in Tunisia
Mamelodi Sundowns secured a surprise 1-0 victory over Esperance Sportive de Tunis in Rades, in the first leg of the 2026 CAF Champions League semi-final. The only goal of the match came in the 51st minute after a brilliant team move culminated in a header from Brian Leon Munir past Tunisian international goalkeeper Bechir Ben […]
The Puskás Award is a foregone conclusion… A legendary goal in the Moroccan league
Idriss El Jebli, the striker for MAS Fes, scored what is perhaps one of the greatest goals in the history of football during their Moroccan league match against Wydad Casablanca. With the score still 0-0 at the Fes Sports Complex, football fans were treated to a goal that will most likely be a contender for […]
Ten Arab referees to officiate at the 2026 World Cup
FIFA’s Referees Committee has announced the final list of referees selected for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico next June. The official FIFA list for the highly anticipated tournament includes 52 referees, 87 assistant referees, and 30 video assistant referees (VARs). The list features a significant […]
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 […]