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Joy Online
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has urged Ghanaians to remain confident in the national team despite Saturday’s defeat to Croatia, insisting that the setback has not dampened the players’ spirit as they prepare for the knockout stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. …
Croatia defeat “weird” – Ayew criticises “sloppy” Black StarsJoy Online
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has insisted that Ghana’s defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match at the FIFA World Cup will not dampen the team’s confidence as they prepare for the Round of 32 stage of the tournament. …
Croatia defeat a lesson, not a setback – AyewJoy Online
Ghana have booked a Round of 32 clash against Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after advancing as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams despite a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match. …
World Cup 2026: Ghana to face Colombia in Round of 32 after advancing as best third-placed teamJoy Online
Ghana suffered a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as a late Nikola Vlašić header denied the Black Stars the chance to finish in the top two. …
2026 World Cup: Ghana lose to Croatia to finish third in Group LJoy Online
… A statement from the Scottish FA was released just moments after Croatia’s win over Ghana on Saturday, which sealed Scotland’s fate. …
Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exitJoy Online
Ghana’s Black Stars are 90 minutes away from transforming a promising FIFA World Cup campaign into a statement of intent, with victory over Croatia tonight at the Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field) expected to complete a superb Group L campaign with aplomb. …
Black Stars go again tonightBusiness & Financial Times
Antoine Semenyo says Ghana are determined to continue their impressive World Cup campaign as the Black Stars prepare for a final group-stage clash against Croatia. …
Antoine Semenyo hails Luka Modrić as “one of the best midfielders of the current era”Joy Online
… The postponement has also been influenced by the scheduling of Ghana’s upcoming FIFA World Cup match against Croatia, with several invited dignitaries and stakeholders expected to be in the United States to witness the fixture. …
Launch of GaDangme Homowo Festival and Youth Sports Festival postponedJoy Online
The Black Stars have secured qualification to the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 before kicking a ball in their final Group L fixture against Croatia, following results elsewhere that confirmed Ghana’s place in the knockout stage. …
OFFICIAL: FIFA confirms Ghana’s qualification ahead of Croatia clashJoy Online
Antoine Semenyo says Ghana’s defensive discipline will again be key against Croatia, insisting the Black Stars must “defend as a team for 90 minutes to get a result” and warning the squad is “not trying to get ahead of ourselves.” Speaking before Saturday’s World Cup Group L deci …
Players happy, content with Queiroz plan but focused only on qualification – SemenyoManchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for a "short period of rehabilitation" after undergoing back surgery on Monday, manager Enzo Maresca said, with no specific return timeline set. City said Rodri had been experiencing discomfort for some time before the procedure.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for a "short period of rehabilitation" after undergoing back surgery on Monday, manager Enzo Maresca said, with no specific return timeline set. City said Rodri had been experiencing discomfort for some time before the procedure.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday, according to new manager Enzo Maresca, with no timeline set for his return. City face Arsenal in the Community Shield on 16 August and Bournemouth in their Premier League opener on 23 August.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
French authorities have ordered evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula with hundreds fleeing by boat as a wildfire consumes 8,700 hectares in the Gironde region. Spain has also declared a national emergency as wildfires burn near Madrid, while a separate major fire in France's Landes region has prompted evacuation of more than 23,000 people.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric, 40, has signed a one-year contract extension with the Italian club after joining on a one-year deal last summer following 13 years at Real Madrid. Modric scored two goals in 37 appearances for Milan last season as they finished fifth in Serie A.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain claimed the top spot in the FIFA men's rankings after beating Argentina 1-0, with Morocco reaching a record-high sixth place. Ghana moved up eight places in the latest rankings.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of 19-year-old Croatian defender Luka Vušković from Tottenham Hotspur for a club-record £46 million on a five-year contract, with potential add-ons raising the fee to £50 million. Vušković impressed on loan at Hamburg last season with six goals in 30 Bundesliga appearances and earned the league's Rookie of the Season.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
England bid to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they face holders Argentina in a World Cup semifinal. The match marks the first competitive meeting between the sides since 2002 and the first time Messi has ever played against England.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Sports Minister defended the decision to replace Otto Addo with Carlos Queiroz before the World Cup, arguing the team could not afford to rely on hope after disappointing friendly results. The Minister cited improved performances under Queiroz in subsequent friendlies against Wales, Panama, England, and Croatia as evidence the coaching change had merit.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Public Relations Association announced the 2026 Golden World Awards for Excellence, with a public relations campaign on storytelling in Ghana among 95 global winners. An international jury of senior public relations professionals selected the winners, which addressed contemporary issues including artificial intelligence, conflict, and strategic communications.
14 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 →
Liberland, a micronation founded on disputed territory between Serbia and Croatia, is bankrolled by wealthy crypto investors and designed to be a digital country running on cryptocurrency technology, with governance based on ideas that replace traditional government.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Maine, suspended his campaign following a sexual assault accusation and pressure from party leaders to withdraw. Platner denies the allegation and says he will officially drop out only after a transparent replacement process is secured.
9 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 →
The Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed the departure of national team coach Roberto Martinez following Portugal's last-16 loss to Spain in the tournament. Martinez, who held the role since January 2023, had already announced he would be leaving, stating that his objective was to win the World Cup and that continuing would not make sense without achieving it.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, played his last World Cup match as Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the last 16, ending his long-held dream of winning the tournament. The Portugal captain said he would reflect on his future after the disappointing display, though he stressed he leaves "with a clear conscience."
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Carlos Queiroz stepped down as Ghana head coach following the Black Stars' first-round knockout loss to Colombia at the World Cup after three months in charge. In a statement, he praised the team's restoration of "respect and credibility" to the Black Stars while acknowledging that success must begin off the pitch.
7 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament, as the 41-year-old prepares for Portugal's round of 16 clash against Spain. Ronaldo has played in six World Cups and became the first player to score in six editions of the tournament.
7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with coach Carlos Queiroz citing lack of maturity and experience as the team lacked composure and coordination throughout the match.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Croatia has protested FIFA and referees after their World Cup exit to Portugal, arguing that a ruled-out goal in the 103rd minute should have stood because a possible contact with Igor Matanovic's hair did not affect the ball's trajectory, contrary to FIFA's own rule that hair only counts as a body part if it affects movement or trajectory.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Portugal and Spain meet in the World Cup 2026 last 16 at AT&T Stadium on Monday. Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in their opening knockout game to reach this stage for the first time in 60 years, while Spain won 3-0 against Austria and remain unbeaten with no goals conceded.
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 →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has recalled Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, and Caleb Yirenkyi to the starting line-up for a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. The winner advances to face Switzerland in the Round of 16.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Goncalo Ramos scored in the 94th minute to give Portugal a 2-1 victory over Croatia and a place in the World Cup last 16, after Cristiano Ronaldo equalized from the penalty spot in the second half and Croatia thought they had rescued the match with a late goal that was ruled out for offside.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal and Croatia meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 in Toronto, a match that could mark the final international tournament appearance for aging superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Portugal's performances have been inconsistent while Croatia showed vulnerabilities against England, leaving the match without a clear favourite.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team has landed in Kansas City for a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia on Friday, July 3, 2026. The match is a must-win for the Black Stars to advance to the Round of 16.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Stars advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the best third-placed teams despite a 2-1 defeat to Croatia, embodying steady progress and resilience rather than flamboyant performance.
2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →