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2026 FIFA World Cup

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Weeks after Brazil’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Neymar has officially closed the door on his international career.

    Neymar confirms end of Brazil career
  3. Joy Online

    Betano Ghana has announced refunds for customers who placed outright bets on the Black Stars to progress further in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Ghana’s elimination from the tournament.

    Betano Ghana refunds fans who backed Black Stars after World Cup exit
  4. Daily Guide

    The 50-year-old was appointed Black Stars coach for a second spell in March 2024 but was relieved of his duties earlier this year after a disappointing series of results, despite leading Ghana to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Otto Addo Eyes Return To Coaching After Black Stars Exit
  5. Daily Guide

    According to him, while a number of teams are yet to receive bonuses, the Black Stars have the least outstanding payments after government cleared all their qualifying bonuses from 2023 to 2025 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Sports Minister Confirms Outstanding Bonuses For National Teams
  6. Joy Online

    Finance Minister, Ato Forson, says the government will take back the support provided to the Black Stars for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Government will take back GHS58 million spent on Black Stars when FIFA pays World Cup appearance fee – Finance Minister
  7. Joy Online

    ngside Fifa president Gianni Infantino) says Caf has received ‘exciting bids’ for the 2028, 2032 and 2036 Afcons The president of Femafoot was joined by his counterparts from Burkina Faso and Niger at a meeting with Motsepe in New York on Saturday ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup

    Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon
  8. Joy Online

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz could be involved in a CAF review meeting aimed at assessing Africa’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Carlos Queiroz could join CAF review after Ghana’s World Cup campaign
  9. Joy Online

    Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has been recognised as the most effective shot-stopper at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Ati-Zigi tops World Cup goals prevented rankings after Ghana’s campaign
  10. Daily Guide

    Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to in the World Cup Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph has been widely praised as a fitting reward for a team that consistently set the standard throughout the tournament, with many describing their victory over Argentina as a triumph for attacking footb

    Spain Hailed As Worthy World Cup Champions
  11. Daily Guide

    England finished third at 2026 World Cup England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging France 6-4 in a breathtaking bronze-medal playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham setting a new England World Cup scoring record.

    Saka Hat-Trick Powers England To Thrilling 6-4 Victory Over France
Sport

Neymar confirms retirement from Brazil national team

The News

Neymar has officially announced the end of his international career with Brazil, stating he will not play for the Seleção again after more than a decade representing the country. His announcement came after Brazil's World Cup elimination against Norway.

9 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Today

  1. Neymar confirms retirement from Brazil national team

    Neymar has officially announced the end of his international career with Brazil, stating he will not play for the Seleção again after more than a decade representing the country. His announcement came after Brazil's World Cup elimination against Norway.

    9 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Betano Ghana refunds fans' World Cup bets after Black Stars exit

    Betano Ghana is refunding customers who placed outright bets on the Black Stars to progress further in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Ghana's elimination in the Round of 32. The company says the refund initiative is intended to support football fans who backed the national team during its World Cup campaign.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Otto Addo seeks coaching role after Black Stars departure

    Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has expressed his desire to return to coaching following his exit from the national team, saying he remains motivated and is open to working as either a head coach or assistant coach.

    27 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 24 July

  1. Sports Minister Acknowledges Outstanding Bonuses for National Teams

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed that Ghana's Black Queens, Black Princesses, Black Satellites, and Black Maidens are owed outstanding winning and qualification bonuses, while the Black Stars have had their 2023–2025 qualifying bonuses cleared ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The government is working to settle the arrears, with delays partly attributed to new Sports Act provisions requiring percentage deductions for a national sports development fund.

    24 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Government to recoup GHS58 million Black Stars support from FIFA fees

    Finance Minister Ato Forson said the government will recover GHS58 million it spent to support the Black Stars' preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup once FIFA pays the team's World Cup appearance fee. Forson explained that the government had to fund the team's preparations before FIFA's payment arrived.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger bid jointly for 2032 Afcon

    Three West African nations led by military governments have submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, emphasizing regional integration and sustainable development of African football. The Caf president said the countries will have "as good a chance as everybody else" despite their military governance and ongoing security challenges from jihadist groups.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Queiroz may participate in CAF review of African World Cup performance

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz could be involved in a CAF review meeting assessing Africa's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced plans to bring together national team coaches, football experts and former players following a record-breaking showing by African teams at the tournament.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Ati-Zigi tops World Cup goals prevented rankings in Ghana campaign

    Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi finished the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the most effective shot-stopper with a goals prevented statistic of 2.35 and a team-leading rating of 7.21, playing 135 minutes before an injury ended his tournament after Ghana's opening group match.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Spain wins 2026 World Cup, defeating Argentina one-nil

    Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Spain's second men's World Cup title was widely praised as a fitting reward for their technically superior performance, in which they dominated possession at 65 per cent and registered 20 shots including 11 on target.

    21 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 20 July

  1. England defeats France 6-4, finishes third at 2026 World Cup

    England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 6-4 in a bronze-medal playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham setting a new England World Cup scoring record.

    20 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Chelsea agree club-record £117m deal for Morgan Rogers

    Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign England international Morgan Rogers in a club-record transfer worth £117 million, with a medical scheduled for Monday and personal terms already agreed. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder will sign a six-year contract until 2032 with an optional additional year, and the deal will become Chelsea's most expensive signing and a new British transfer record.

    20 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Spain wins 2026 World Cup final, defeats Argentina

    Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 115th minute after Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off in the second half. Spain's triumph, their second world title after 2010, was marked by their defensive strength as they conceded just one goal throughout the tournament.

    20 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 19 July

  1. Spain win 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating 10-man Argentina 1-0

    Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. The victory gave Spain their second World Cup title and first since 2010, with Argentina finishing the match down to 10 men after Enzo Fernández's red card.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Mahama backs Queiroz, says maintained squad can compete at AFCON

    President John Mahama praised the Black Stars' 2026 World Cup performance, where Ghana reached the Round of 32 before losing to Colombia, and said maintaining the current squad and supporting Queiroz can build a stronger team capable of competing at future AFCON and World Cup tournaments.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama backs Queiroz to build stronger Black Stars

    President John Mahama believes the Black Stars can grow stronger and compete at future tournaments if current players and technical staff are maintained and supported. Mahama praised the team's performance at the 2026 World Cup, where Ghana advanced to the Round of 32 before losing to Colombia.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Bellingham under FIFA review for apparent slap after England loss

    England midfielder Jude Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary review after appearing to strike Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 defeat in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. If found guilty of violent conduct, Bellingham risks missing England's third-place play-off against France.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. Bellingham under FIFA review for clash after England's World Cup exit

    Jude Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary review after appearing to strike Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 semi-final defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If found guilty of violent conduct, the Real Madrid midfielder risks missing England's third-place play-off against France.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  5. Hearts of Oak denies setting transfer fee for Asare

    Accra Hearts of Oak has dismissed reports that it assigned a transfer valuation to goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his World Cup performances, saying no official valuation has been communicated and any circulating figures are speculative.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  6. Hearts of Oak denies setting transfer fee for Asare

    Accra Hearts of Oak has dismissed reports that it placed a transfer valuation on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating it has not authorised any individual or media outlet to communicate a transfer value on behalf of the club. The club said any figures circulating are speculative and remains open to considering offers that serve the best interests of both the player and the club.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 16 July

  1. Hearts of Oak denies setting transfer fee for Benjamin Asare

    Hearts of Oak have dismissed media reports of a transfer valuation placed on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating no official asking price has been set, though the club remains open to considering offers that benefit both player and club.

    16 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach 2026 World Cup final

    Spain advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a 2-0 semi-final victory over France, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal's first-half penalty and Pedro Porro's second-half strike securing the win on Tuesday night.

    16 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Sports Minister Clarifies Queiroz Monthly Salary at $80,000

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams has confirmed that Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 per month, contradicting earlier reports of a $100,000 monthly salary. Queiroz was appointed after Otto Addo's dismissal in March and led Ghana to the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers before a knockout-stage loss to Colombia.

    15 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Queiroz to sign two-year contract to lead Ghana

    The Ghana Football Association and Ministry of Sports have agreed to retain Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz beyond his initial four-month contract, with Queiroz expected to sign a two-year deal to lead the Black Stars toward winning the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

    14 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ati-Zigi confident Ghana will qualify for 2027 AFCON

    Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi expressed confidence that Ghana will secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, saying the squad has the quality and hunger needed. Ghana has been drawn in Group C alongside Ivory Coast, Gambia, and Somalia, with qualifiers scheduled to begin in September.

    14 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 13 July

  1. Carlos Queiroz denies resignation after emotional Instagram post

    Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has denied reports of his resignation, clarifying that an emotional Instagram post following Ghana's 1-0 elimination by Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was merely an expression of gratitude. Queiroz stated he remains the Black Stars coach and has not formally communicated any exit to Ghana's football administration.

    13 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Senegal sacks coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup exit

    The Senegalese Football Federation has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw and his entire technical staff following Senegal's Round of 32 elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they lost 3-2 to Belgium after extra time despite leading 2-0.

    13 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 12 July

  1. Top four FIFA-ranked teams reach 2026 World Cup semi-finals

    Spain (1), Argentina (2), France (3) and England (4) have all reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup for the first time. FIFA's draw change separated the top four teams into different quadrants to prevent them meeting before the semi-finals, requiring each to win their group.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 11 July

  1. Ghana defender Gideon Mensah joins FC Koln on two-year deal

    Ghana international and Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has completed a move to German Bundesliga side FC Koln on a two-year contract until June 2028, following the end of his four-year spell with French club Auxerre.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. World Cup ticket prices fall sharply after host nations exit

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen all three host nations—the United States, Mexico, and Canada—eliminated from the tournament, causing secondary market ticket prices to plummet. Quarterfinal tickets for the Spain versus Belgium match in Los Angeles fell 65 per cent to $1,100, while Miami-based tickets dropped 45 per cent to $2,000, as pricing had relied on host teams advancing.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama calls on Black Stars to show greater patriotism

    President Mahama has urged Black Stars players to demonstrate greater patriotism and commitment when representing Ghana, expressing disappointment that some players did not sing the national anthem before matches. He stated that players unwilling to sing the national anthem should not be selected for the national team.

    10 July 2026 · Daily Guide

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