Also known as: FIFA World Cup 2026 · FIFA 2026 World Cup · the World Cup
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Tribe Culturefest will stage a major FIFA World Cup 2026 fan activation at Toronto’s Sankofa Square as Ghana prepares to face Panama in a crucial group-stage encounter on 17 June. …
Asantehene to attend tribe Culturefest’s fan festival at Toronto’s Sankofa SquareJoy Online
In a game of few clearcut chances, its was a first-half goal from John McGinn that lifted Scotland past Haiti in the second Group C match at the FIFA World Cup 2026. …
McGinn the hero as Scotland clinch memorable victoryJoy Online
South African political figure and Pan-African advocate, Julius Malema, will be disappointed in the kind of response he got to his post that sought to rally the entire African continent behind the Bafana Bafana of South Africa as they prepared to face 2026 World Cup co-host, Mexi …
World Cup 2026: Julius Malema ‘jumped’ in attempt to rally Africa behind Bafana BafanaJoy Online
… However, this is likely to remain only a Plan B for the World Cup. Croatia rely on Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic and, with the Manchester City duo back from injury, Dalic is inclined to switch back to a back four – either 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 – which has been a constant during his …
Croatia World Cup 2026 team guideJoy Online
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is unable to take part in the World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. …
Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super CupJoy Online
Mexico got the 2026 World Cup underway by comfortably beating South Africa 2-0, in a match that saw three players sent off. …
Mexico beat South Africa in dramatic World Cup opener as three players sent offJoy Online
… The incident occurred just one day before Toronto is set to host its first FIFA 2026 World Cup game on Friday, where host nation Canada is set to take on Bosnia and Herzogovina.
Toronto police officer dies in raid linked to US consulate shootingJoy Online
… The coach Carlos Queiroz has coaching experience at Real Madrid and Manchester United, and has worked at the World Cup on four occasions – 2010 with Portugal, and 2014, 2018, and 2022 with Iran. …
Ghana World Cup 2026 team guideJoy Online
Somali referee Omar Artan, the World Cup match official refused entry to the United States due to visa issues, has been appointed by UEFA to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Aug. …
Barred World Cup referee Omar Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup finalJoy Online
Listening to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and you would think the controversy surrounding the 2026 World Cup in recent days had been insignificant. …
Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup – but he said ‘chill, relax’Chelsea have signed France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old defender, who made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League, is Chelsea's third summer signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
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Chelsea have signed France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old defender, who made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League, is Chelsea's third summer signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
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Sidny Lopes Cabral's goal for Cape Verde against Argentina in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been voted the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament. The Cabo Verdean player's curled strike from inside the box made it 2–2 in extra time and beat goals from Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov and Haiti's Wilson Isidor for the honour.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi, thirty-nine, played his final World Cup as Argentina lost the 2026 final one-nil to Spain. Despite the loss, Messi's World Cup legacy remains marked by moments of brilliance across a decades-long tournament presence.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the FIFA World Cup 2026 submitted asylum applications, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. They were among 175 asylum claims made by foreign visitors from 26,111 people who had received temporary residence approval linked to the tournament.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign, claiming the world governing body is "destroying the football industry" and criticising his decisions on World Cup hydration breaks, the final's half-time interval, and other matters. Tebas acknowledged that Infantino has the support of national federations and that Fifa's election system makes his departure unlikely.
22 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, claiming FIFA is "destroying the football industry" and criticising decisions including World Cup hydration breaks and the final's half-time interval. Tebas acknowledged that Infantino has support from national federations and is expected to be re-elected at FIFA's March congress.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals, finishing ahead of Lionel Messi's eight. The Real Madrid forward is now the top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals across three tournaments.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA's social media protection service identified and removed more than seven million harmful posts and comments during the 2026 World Cup, a fourteen-fold increase from 470,000 at the 2022 tournament. The service also reported more than 200,000 abusive and threatening posts compared to 19,600 from Qatar 2022.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pop stars Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and K-pop group BTS performed at the 2026 World Cup final half-time show, which lasted 27 minutes and 22 seconds—the longest in World Cup history. The performance featured fireworks and reunited Shakira with Nigerian musician Burna Boy, who had performed together at the tournament's opening ceremony.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England defeated France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at Miami Stadium, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham securing victory as France mounted a comeback inspired by Kylian Mbappe.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a six-year contract with an option for a further year. The deal sets a new transfer record for an English player, eclipsing the £116m Manchester City paid Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Didier Deschamps will end his 14-year tenure as France coach after the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze-medal match against England in Miami. France lost 2-0 to Spain in the semi-final but remain determined to finish on a high.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Belgium international Leandro Trossard will move permanently from Arsenal to Turkish club Besiktas, with the 31-year-old forward heading to Istanbul for a medical. The forward scored 36 goals in 174 appearances for Arsenal after joining from Brighton in January 2023.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony on 19 July at New York New Jersey Stadium will feature performances by IShowSpeed, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger and Robbie Williams, with a special appearance by Tom Cruise. Jennifer Hudson will perform the United States national anthem ahead of the final match.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Hearts of Oak boss Mas-Ud Didi Dramani provides a tactical breakdown of England and Argentina's strategies ahead of their 2026 World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday, with the winner to face Spain in the final.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mas-Ud Didi Dramani offers a tactical analysis of the 2026 World Cup semi-final between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, detailing France's offensive formation and defensive strategy with focus on their midfield rotation and counter-attacking strengths.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA has recognized 23-year-old Ghanaian medical doctor Nana Kwasi Ampofo Owusu Mensah as Kansas City's FIFA World Cup 2026 "Unsung Hero" for his voluntary service in preparations for the tournament. The Techiman-born doctor, who has interests in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, was selected for FIFA's volunteer programme to support the event.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Senegal dismissed manager Pape Thiaw following their last-32 exit from the 2026 World Cup, where they lost 3-2 to Belgium after leading 2-0. The Senegal Football Federation cited "thorough evaluation of sporting results and prospects" for the decision.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time as Argentina defeated Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Argentina will face England in the semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Jude Bellingham scored twice to inspire England to a comeback extra-time victory over Norway in the quarter-final in Miami, sending them into the last four where they will face either Argentina or Switzerland.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at age 25, weeks after featuring in all three of his country's group games at the World Cup. Police opened an investigation after his body was found at a house in Schotschekloof, Cape Town, on Saturday morning; the cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at age 25, weeks after featuring in all three of South Africa's group games at the World Cup. Police have opened an investigation after his body was found at a house in Cape Town on Saturday morning; the cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
11 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Portuguese trainer Carlos Queiroz has denied reports of resignation following Ghana's elimination from the 2026 World Cup, clarifying that a recent social media post expressing gratitude was misinterpreted as a resignation. Queiroz's contract with the Ghana Football Association is valid until August and is expected to be reviewed after the team's World Cup performance.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Croatia's most successful head coach Zlatko Dalic stepped down after nine years in charge, following the team's loss to Portugal in the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Under Dalic's tenure, Croatia finished runners-up at the 2018 World Cup and third in 2022, and he led the team in 111 matches with 62 wins.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Justin Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and Sesame Street muppets at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final half-time show on 19 July in New York. The 11-minute set, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children worldwide.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that Ghana's football authorities have a leadership and governance crisis rather than a talent problem, citing repeated tournament disappointments including group-stage exits and missed qualifications, and criticizes the GFA president's two-term tenure as marked by mediocrity repackaged as progress.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
After the first round of Group Stages, smaller nations have performed better than expected, with Cape Verde holding Spain to a goalless draw, suggesting the tournament expansion from 32 to 48 teams may have justified itself despite initial concerns.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina recovered from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez scored the comeback goals, with Fernandez's injury-time header sealing the win.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil arrives at each World Cup burdened by expectations of jogo bonito—the beautiful, creative football style of past generations—but has delivered disciplined, calculated play for nearly three decades. Each generation faces nostalgic comparisons to legends like Pelé and Ronaldinho, with the nation's near-misses in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 fueling frustration.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Neymar said his Brazil career was "over" after Brazil's 2-1 World Cup last-16 loss to Norway, where he came on as a substitute and scored a late penalty. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer with 80 goals, has made 130 appearances for his country.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →