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… With 104 matches scheduled across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the 2026 World Cup is expected to generate strong global interest, including across sports betting and analysis platforms. …
2026 World Cup Group Stages: Has The Expanded Tournament Shown Promise?Joy Online
Argentina survived another almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. …
Argentina complete extraordinary comeback to beat EgyptJoy Online
Every four years, Brazil arrive to the World Cup carrying two bags: one filled with talent, the other weighed down by expectations. …
Men in Yellow: The futile search for Jogo BonitoJoy Online
An emotional Neymar said his international career for Brazil was “over” after his side’s 2-1 defeat by Norway at the World Cup. …
Neymar says Brazil career over after Norway defeatDaily Guide
… As the Black Star exit the 2026 World Cup, questions remain about Carlos Queiroz’s position as manager and whether it is time for the likes of Jordan Ayew to step away from the team. …
Colombia Knocks Quiet Black Stars Out Of World CupJoy Online
… Meanwhile, Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, who led the team to the 2026 World Cup, has bid an emotional farewell to Ghana following his stint with the Black Stars, reflecting on his tenure with a call for long-term structural improvements in the country’s football developm …
Why are coaches sacked but technical leadership spared? – Uncle Ebo Whyte on Black Stars exitThe Chronicle
USA‘s bid to reach the quarter-finals of a World Cup for the first time since 2002 will take place on Monday with a clash against Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle. 2026 World Cup co-hosts USA recorded a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the last round of the competition, while …
USA, Belgium clash as they bid to reach quarter-finalsThe Chronicle
The leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Alhaji Hassan Ayariga, has called for a complete reset of the Senior National Team, the Black Stars, following a poor outing that saw the team crash out of the 2026 World Cup. …
Ayariga urges reset of Black Stars after poor show against ColombiaJoy Online
Kylian Mbappe scored his seventh goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as France overcame Paraguay to set up a quarter-final meeting with Morocco. …
Mbappe strikes again to send France throughJoy Online
The Morocco playmaker discussed his two-assist performance in the 3-0 win over Canada and how far the Atlas Lions could go at the FIFA World Cup 2026. …
Diaz happy to make a difference for MoroccoKylian Mbappé apologised for "ill-judged" remarks about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong made on a French talk show, which prompted several Chinese brands to drop him. Mbappé said his comment hurt people in China and Chinese communities worldwide, and La Liga also apologised for the offence caused.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappé apologised for "ill-judged" remarks about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong made on a French talk show, which prompted several Chinese brands to drop him. Mbappé said his comment hurt people in China and Chinese communities worldwide, and La Liga also apologised for the offence caused.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for unity at a Council meeting in Zurich and announced the FIFA Surplus Solidarity Programme, which would increase planned funding for the 2027-2030 period to USD 6.35 billion, with allocations of USD 25 million per FIFA Member Association.
16 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports journalist Fentuo Tahiru recounted how Ghanaians claiming to be journalists gained visas to attend the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia, but were exposed when they could not operate recording equipment or explain their work to immigration officials, turning Ghana's participation into an international embarrassment.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Sports Minister Pius Hadzide says his International Games Committee had no mandate to arrange journalists' visas in the 2018 Australian visa scandal, and that the Commonwealth Games Association handled accreditation through an online portal.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team, led by coach Carlos Queiroz, showed promise with a 1-0 win over Panama and a goalless draw against England at the 2026 World Cup, but lost to Croatia and Colombia in the tournament. The team repeated similar flaws in a subsequent 0-2 AFCON 2027 qualifier loss to Ivory Coast, suggesting no tactical improvements were made during the break.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Spokesperson on Sports has called on President Mahama to dismiss the Minister for Sports and Recreation and other officials over alleged irregularities in visa arrangements for the 2026 World Cup, following the removal of the NSA Director-General. The allegations include the creation of fake portfolios for non-staff members to travel to the World Cup, with the scheme allegedly uncovered by the U.S. Embassy fraud prevention unit, and claims that out of 50 media slots, only two were given to genuine media personnel while the remaining 48 were allegedly sold.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-17 Women's National team lost 3-0 to China in Casablanca in a friendly match as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The team conceded one goal in the first half and two more in the second half after arriving in Morocco for a pre-tournament camp.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina thrashed Burkina Faso 7-0 in a friendly at Estadio Monumental, with the African visitors arriving just five hours before kickoff after a cancelled private flight from Morocco and fielding a young, inexperienced team after several senior players refused to travel citing fatigue.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsène Wenger and coaches from Cabo Verde, Egypt, and DR Congo will discuss African football development and the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde, where nine of Africa's ten World Cup participants advanced to the Knockout Stages.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has questioned the transparency of the Ghana Football Association's recruitment process for appointing Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach, saying he does not trust the procedures. Vanderpuye's criticism comes after Ghana lost their opening two Group C matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, including a 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire and a 4-2 loss to The Gambia.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's 4-2 defeat to The Gambia extends a winless run in AFCON qualifying to eight matches. Head coach Carlos Queiroz said the problem predates his return, with Ghana's last win coming eight games ago.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe has disclosed that he was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 while at Monaco, with the club making efforts to sign him at 18, but he chose to join Paris St-Germain instead because he wanted to play in his home city. His mother was a strong advocate for the move and fell in love with Anfield after visiting the club.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chairman Ernest Norgbey says allegations about the National Sports Authority's involvement in facilitating World Cup-related visas have not been formally referred to Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee, and the committee cannot rely on unverified social media reports. The Minority has called for the dismissal of NSA Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah over the allegations.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ipswich Town opened an investigation after winger Abdul Fatawu, 22, was racially abused online following his red card in the club's 1-0 defeat to Everton. The club said it was working with the Premier League and relevant authorities and would continue to support the Ghanaian player.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in a 2-0 Campeones Cup victory, prompting co-owner David Beckham to say the 39-year-old Argentine deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Messi, who has been nominated for the award, scored eight goals and registered four assists as Argentina reached the World Cup final.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October as the forward's farewell to international football. The 39-year-old announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August following his country's defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Côte d'Ivoire head coach Hervé Renard has named his squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, with the Elephants facing Ghana on September 24 in their opening qualifier in Bouake. The squad includes Real Madrid's Yann Diomande and Spain-based Nicolas Pepe among other notable players.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew made his Sheffield United debut, coming off the bench against Wolves and playing the final 26 minutes. His return is timely as Ghana prepares to face Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe has criticized an AI-generated meme superimposing his face on a dictator's body, saying it reveals "a lack of political and human awareness" despite acknowledging some use it good-naturedly to reflect his match dominance or club influence. He distinguished this from a "Mobut" nickname used by teammate Ousmane Dembele, which he said was lighthearted social media humor.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana Football Association vice-president George Afriyie says the Black Stars have "no business" failing to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Ghana faces Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, and Somalia in Group C, with the top two teams advancing; Afriyie also called for a fully operational Black Stars management structure ahead of the qualifiers.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Athletic Bilbao captain, who switched allegiance from Spain to Ghana in 2022, has announced his retirement from international football after four years and 28 caps. Williams, 32, cited the decision as part of managing his physical workload and prolonging his club career amid recurrent muscular problems.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Barcelona midfielder Rodri apologised to Valencia's squad after television footage appeared to show him describing them as "very weak" following Barcelona's 5-0 win against Valencia on Sunday. Rodri said the comment was an expression of surprise made in a private conversation and that he did not intend to mock Valencia or be disrespectful.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Big-money summer transfers create immediate betting market expectations that football rarely delivers in the opening weeks of the season, creating potential opportunities for those who can distinguish genuine improvement from excitement surrounding new arrivals.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tanzania have announced they will face Ghana in an international friendly during September's international window, which will also see the start of 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Ghana will play Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia in their first two qualifying games before facing Tanzania.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa have signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for €55 million and English defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton in a deal reaching £29 million, as manager Unai Emery strengthens the squad.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Liverpool have completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m, with an initial payment of £106m plus £17m in potential add-ons. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract and becomes the fifth new arrival at Anfield this summer.
1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Liverpool have signed France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for up to £123m (initial £106m plus £17m in add-ons), with the 23-year-old signing a five-year contract as the club's fifth summer arrival. Barcola scored 13 goals and provided seven assists in 49 games for PSG last season.
1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Liverpool have completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m, comprising an initial £106m plus £17m in potential add-ons. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract and becomes the fifth new arrival at Anfield this summer.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed concern about September's extended three-week international break, particularly about players joining national teams but not receiving playing time. The break, part of FIFA's revised international calendar for the 2026-27 season, will replace the traditional separate September and October breaks, allowing countries to play four international matches instead of two.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has endorsed President Mahama's governing ideology but expressed reservations about the performance of government appointees. He has also claimed that the Ministry of Youth and Sports owes him approximately GH¢5 million for promotional work during Ghana's 2026 World Cup campaign.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →