Also known as: Brazil 2014
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… The noise was incredible,” Leif Lindberg, one of the two assistant referees at the 2002 final between Brazil and Germany, tells CNN Sports of his World Cup debut on June 4, 2002. …
What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the finalBusiness & Financial Times
… Countries such as Brazil, Nigeria and Indonesia have demonstrated that relocating an administrative capital can strengthen governance while supporting regional development. …
Move the capital or risk an economic time bombJoy Online
… In 1970, they played all three group stage matches there without conceding a goal before being knocked out in Toluca by an Italy side that went on to lose to Brazil in the final. …
Mexico beat 10-man Ecuador to set up potential tie with EnglandJoy Online
… He may already be among the pantheon of World Cup greats, but surpassing former Brazil star Ronaldo as the all-time leading scorer in the knockout stages is another key milestone. …
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into last 16Joy Online
Erling Haaland tapped home a dramatic late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast to set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup. …
Haaland sends Norway into World Cup last 16 at expense of Ivory CoastJoy Online
… However, plans for the 26-year-old to have his medical before the start of pre-season training on 9 July had to be scrapped when Ederson earned a late call-up to the Brazil World Cup squad. …
Ugarte has ‘most serious injury footballer can face’Joy Online
… Morocco, Africa’s trailblazers at the 2022 World Cup, continued their impressive form by reaching the Round of 32 with 7 points, same as group winners Brazil, and they will meet the Netherlands on Tuesday. …
World Cup 2026: Nine African nations reach knockout stage as Tunisia bows outJoy Online
… The Scots defeated Haiti 1-0 in their opening match in Boston, before losing 1-0 to Morocco and then being beaten 3-0 by Brazil in Miami. …
Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exitBusiness & Financial Times
… Once again, Uruguay etched its name into football folklore by defeating Brazil in the famous “Maracanazo” match, one of the greatest upsets in the history of the sport. …
World cup 2026: Where technology, innovation, football convergeThe Ghanaian Times
… After opening with a 2-0 defeat to eventual champions Italy, Ghana recovered with wins against the Czech Republic and the United States to propel the team to the Round of 16, where Brazil ended their run. …
How Ghana’s World Cup campaign could reshape West African football for a generationBrazilian forward Neymar has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, with the 34-year-old scoring his 80th goal for his country via a late penalty.
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Brazilian forward Neymar has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, with the 34-year-old scoring his 80th goal for his country via a late penalty.
50 min ago · Daily Guide →
Neymar Jr suggested he may have played his final match for Brazil after scoring in their 2-1 World Cup round-of-16 defeat by Norway on Sunday, saying "I tried, I tried … Now it's over!" The 34-year-old's potential retirement would end his Brazil career with 80 goals and 58 assists in 130 appearances.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ten-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the third consecutive time, with goals from Jude Bellingham (two) and Harry Kane (penalty). England will face Norway, who beat Brazil 2-1 on the same day.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
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President Trump confirmed he asked FIFA to review US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match World Cup suspension, which was suspended for 12 months, allowing Balogun to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium. Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and that he didn't believe the red card was a foul, but stressed he only asked for a review and did not pressure FIFA to make the decision.
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ActionAid Federation has raised concerns that the International Monetary Fund's debt sustainability assessments prioritize governments' loan repayment capacity over investments in essential public services like health and education, undermining efforts to reduce inequality and achieve sustainable development in borrowing countries including Ghana. The Federation's report reviewed 29 IMF documents issued between February 2022 and February 2025 across 11 countries, finding a significant gap between the IMF's stated commitment to protecting vulnerable populations and its actual country-level policy advice, which emphasizes fiscal consolidation and debt repayment over social investment.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Brazil fell short at the World Cup despite Carlo Ancelotti's arrival as coach, winning 10 of 16 games but failing to progress past the group stage. The article argues Brazil must rebuild its midfield, traditionally a creative strength, and questions whether Ancelotti's dependence on Casemiro is the right approach moving forward.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half to help Norway defeat five-time winners Brazil 2–1 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes missed a first-half penalty, and despite Neymar converting a late penalty, Brazil exited before the quarter-finals for the first time since 1990.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in their round of 16 meeting despite managing just five shots on goal, the fewest by any team to win a World Cup knockout match on record. The north African side are unbeaten across their last 34 matches, though this record includes the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, which was awarded to Morocco retroactively and is being challenged in court.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with playmaker Brahim Diaz delivering two assists. The victory advances the Atlas Lions to the quarter-finals, matching their achievement at Qatar 2022 and making them the first African team to reach the quarter-finals in two different World Cup editions.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A record 170 officials—52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 video assistant referees from 50 FIFA member nations—have been chosen for this year's World Cup, which features an expanded format of 48 teams and 104 matches. The contingent includes six women referees, continuing FIFA's inclusion of female officials begun in Qatar.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An industrialist and sustainability consultant argues that recurring floods in Accra pose an economic risk and suggests relocating Ghana's capital and key national institutions to the Accra–Kumasi Expressway Corridor to address climate vulnerability.
2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2–0 in the World Cup Round of 16, with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, to advance and set up a potential next-round tie against England or DR Congo.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the last 16, with Mbappe becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with 10 goals and sharing the Golden Boot lead at the tournament with six goals.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 World Cup knockout victory over Ivory Coast, setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil. It was Norway's first World Cup knockout win, and Haaland's 13th successive competitive international goal.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United's 25-year-old Manuel Ugarte suffered a knee ligament injury while playing for Uruguay against Spain at the World Cup; Uruguayan media reports suggest a cruciate ligament injury that could sideline him for several months, pending further tests in Manchester.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and eight other African teams—Algeria, DR Congo, Egypt, Cape Verde, Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and South Africa—progressed to the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Tunisia was eliminated. Ghana finished third in their group with four points and will face Colombia.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland's head coach following the team's elimination from the World Cup. Scotland won only once in the tournament, against Haiti, before losing to Morocco and Brazil.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marks the first tournament to use artificial intelligence in officiating and match analysis, with a microchip-equipped official match ball that tracks movement in real time to assist referees.
27 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana sits on 4 points heading into a final group-stage clash against Croatia on June 27, with a draw sufficient to advance to the Round of 32. The Black Stars previously defeated Panama and drew goalless with England in their group.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Chelsea player Craig Burley raised concerns about Neymar Jr's capacity to impact Brazil following his substitute appearance in a 3-0 victory over Scotland on June 24, saying the star "appeared quite sluggish and out of sync" despite being the nation's top goalscorer with 79 goals in 129 matches.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners. Vinicius has now scored four goals in three group games, matching Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in the golden boot race.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Morocco defeated Haiti with late goals from Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine, but the result was not enough for Morocco to top Group C as Brazil beat Scotland. Haiti scored their first World Cup goal in 52 years when Lenny Joseph's effort was credited as an own goal, and the team was eliminated before their final group-stage match.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Anthony Elanga's second-half goal earned Sweden a 1–1 draw against Japan, securing a last-32 spot for Potter's side. Japan finished second in the group and will face Brazil in the knockout stage.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Non-official brands like Levi's, Heinz, and Beats have become central to World Cup conversation after FIFA attempted to suppress their visibility—a phenomenon known as the Streisand Effect, where suppression makes something more visible. FIFA enforces these restrictions to protect official sponsors who pay millions for exclusive association with the tournament.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ivory Coast advanced to the round of 32 after defeating Curacao 2-0, with Nicolas Pepe scoring twice. It is the first time the Ivorians have reached the knockout stages in World Cup history.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana announced it is close to issuing forest carbon credits under its J-REDD+ programme, which converts traditional REDD+ projects into national-scale carbon credit schemes focused on protecting forests while supporting rural communities through sustainable agriculture and livelihoods.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his side aim to beat Haiti and finish top of Group I ahead of Brazil in their final group fixture on Wednesday. With four points already, Morocco's qualification is highly likely, though the outcome of Brazil's match against Scotland will also determine final group standings.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Brazil legend and Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldinho has come out of retirement to play for Ravenna FC in Italy's third division Serie C, more than a decade after his last club appearance for Fluminense in 2015. The 46-year-old hopes to inspire younger generations to follow their dreams.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Scotland's chances of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time face significant jeopardy following a 3-0 defeat by Brazil in Miami. With three points and a minus-three goal difference giving only a 42% chance of claiming one of the eight best third-place team spots, Scotland must wait until Sunday morning to learn their fate as the rest of the groups play their final games.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →