Also known as: FIFA World Cup 2026 · FIFA 2026 World Cup
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… The 2026 World Cup, which is taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, begins on 11 June, with the Netherlands starting their campaign in Group F against Japan on 14 June. …
Xavi Simons to miss rest of season and World CupGame Park Limited, a Ghanaian lottery company, has launched the Play, Win, Drive promotional campaign running from 1st June to 31st August, offering players the chance to win a brand-new Toyota Hilux by staking money on daily games with multiple daily draw times.
4 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Game Park Limited, a Ghanaian lottery company, has launched the Play, Win, Drive promotional campaign running from 1st June to 31st August, offering players the chance to win a brand-new Toyota Hilux by staking money on daily games with multiple daily draw times.
4 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Tribe Culturefest will stage a FIFA World Cup 2026 fan activation at Toronto's Sankofa Square as Ghana prepares to face Panama on 17 June, featuring cultural performances, exhibitions, food and interactive activities. The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will attend to reflect cultural diplomacy and Ghana-Canada relations.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Scotland beat Haiti in their second Group C match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a first-half goal from John McGinn in the 29th minute proving decisive. Despite Haiti creating some chances in the second half, Scotland held on for the victory in a match played in Boston.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
South African political figure Julius Malema's appeal for African countries to support South Africa against Mexico in the 2026 World Cup opening match faced backlash, with most comments and social media responses ridiculing the call and expressing revulsion, many expressing it through African maps draped in Mexican colours. South Africa lost the match 2–0 and had two players expelled.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Croatia qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable qualifying campaign and will field one of the tournament's oldest squads, with roughly half or more of starters in their 30s, including 40-year-old captain Luka Modric. Manager Zlatko Dalic plans to deploy a back-four formation as the primary setup, with the Manchester City duo of Gvardiol and Kovacic key to the team's strategy.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, barred from the World Cup by US authorities despite holding a valid visa, has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, following a cooperation agreement between European soccer's governing body and the Confederation of African Football.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener, with Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scoring. The match saw three players sent off: South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane, and Mexico's Cesar Montes.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Toronto police officer was shot and killed during a raid on Thursday tied to a March shooting outside the US consulate building in Toronto. Police were executing search warrants on suspects linked to the consulate incident, which US and Canadian authorities described as a "national security incident"; one suspect remains at large and is considered "armed and dangerous."
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana scored 23 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers, seven from set-pieces, under the guidance of Belgian set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe. The team has refined its attacking set-pieces by targeting the back post where centre-backs Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed, while also improving defensive organisation at set-pieces.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Omar Artan, a Somali referee barred from entering the United States for World Cup duty due to visa and vetting concerns, has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino told journalists to "chill, relax" about controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup, including a Somali referee's refusal of entry to the United States, an Iraqi player's questioning at Chicago airport, and Iran's forced base relocation and visa denials. Infantino described the referee's rejection as merely "unfortunate" and defended US President Donald Trump as essential to hosting the tournament.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has alerted the public that Match Experience Hospitality, operating in Accra, is selling World Cup 2026 tickets and packages without FIFA authorisation or accreditation. FIFA and the GFA warn that engagement with the company is at the public's own risk and have referred the matter to Ghana Police's Criminal Investigations Department.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association has warned the public about Match Experience Hospitality, a company based in Accra that is selling purported FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets and travel packages without official authorisation from FIFA. FIFA has clarified the company is not an authorised partner and has referred the matter to Ghana Police for investigation.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from Somalia to referee at a World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport and dropped from the 2026 World Cup officials list, despite holding what he described as the "right papers" and "right visa." The US immigration authorities provided no reason for the denial, though Somalia is on a travel ban list introduced by the Trump administration.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport and dropped from the 2026 World Cup officials list after an 11-hour immigration interview, despite holding valid papers and visa. No reason was issued by US immigration authorities, though Somalia is on a travel ban list introduced by President Trump's administration.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding valid papers and visa, after an 11-hour immigration interview at Miami International Airport. Artan, who would have been the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals, was dropped from the officials list; FIFA confirmed he will be unable to officiate at the tournament.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The GFA Integrity Unit conducted a mandatory briefing for Black Stars players and officials on recognizing and rejecting match manipulation approaches, betting prohibitions, and safeguarding sensitive team information ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but walked off by himself. The 34-year-old midfielder is in good spirits and expected to be discharged from the hospital soon, according to Denmark's team physician.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Omar Artan, the 2025 CAF men's referee of the year and set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport. FIFA confirmed he will be unable to officiate at the 2026 World Cup, citing host-country immigration processes as outside FIFA's control; Somalia is among countries on a travel ban list introduced by President Donald Trump's administration.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a public advisory warning that strict regulations will be enforced on importation of food, plant and animal products during the FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled for June 11 to July 19, 2026 and jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. Prohibited items include meat products, dairy items, fresh fruits and vegetables; confiscated items will be disposed of and travellers may face delays and additional inspection procedures.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Algeria arrives at World Cup 2026 with an impressive qualifying record under Vladimir Petkovic but uncertain true level; they impressed at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations but collapsed against Nigeria in the quarterfinals, leaving unclear whether that loss signals weakness against top opposition.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manager Ståle Solbakken employs a pragmatic Northern European football philosophy focused on tight defence and aggressive attacking, typically using a flexible 4-3-3 formation designed to maximize the impact of key players like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Senegal has qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America by dominating their qualification group. Coach Pape Thiaw has integrated younger players into the squad while moving away from veteran names who went to Qatar, aiming for a faster-paced team based on possession and dynamic movement.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official song "Dai Dai" for the first time at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico. The performance will also feature Alejandro Fernández, Maná, J Balvin, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules and Tyla, with Shakira also co-headlining the World Cup Final halftime show alongside Madonna and BTS.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Saudi Arabia fired head coach Hervé Renard in late April and replaced him with Greek winger Georgios Donis, who will select his squad without overseeing a game. Renard's second spell was underwhelming, and despite the tournament's expansion Saudi Arabia only narrowly qualified.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu has built a squad capable of defeating elite teams, backed by recent wins over Germany, Spain, Brazil, and England. The team features striker Ayase Ueda, who scored 25 goals in 31 Eredivisie appearances in 2025-26, and operates with strong squad depth despite injuries to Takumi Minamino and Kaoru Mitoma.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Socceroos qualified for a sixth consecutive World Cup without playoffs, with new coach Tony Popovic introducing young attacking talents alongside a reinforced defensive structure. Australia hopes to advance beyond the Last 16 for the first time, having reached that stage for only the second time in their history in 2022.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Turkey qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 24-year hiatus, ending their absence by eliminating Romania and Kosovo in playoff matches. Coach Vincenzo Montella has assembled what is considered their strongest squad ever, featuring young talents Arda Guler of Real Madrid and Kenan Yildiz of Juventus.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Scotland qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a 4–2 victory over Denmark at Hampden Park, their first appearance at the tournament since 1998. Manager Steve Clarke faces the challenge of a squad with aging players and limited goal-scoring depth outside of midfielders, though recent defeats without scoring against Japan and Côte d'Ivoire have tempered early euphoria.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for the 2026 World Cup under new coach Sergej Barbarez, who took over in 2024 and rebuilt the squad with 16 debut players, eliminating Wales and Italy in playoffs to reach only the second World Cup in the country's history.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →