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… The Socceroos will now face the runners-up in the group featuring Egypt, Iran and Belgium on Friday, 3 July (19:00 BST), while Paraguay, as things stand, will face Group E winners Germany on Monday (21:30). …
World Cup: Australia and Paraguay play out draw which suits bothJoy Online
… Herbert Mensah highlighted the strength of the African contingent, citing countries such as Senegal, Morocco, Cape Verde, South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo as examples of nations capable of competing with the world’s …
Africa’s expanded World Cup presence proves continent’s football quality – Herbert MensahJoy Online
… Countries that have also recorded xenophobic incidents, expulsions, or anti-foreign violence at various points in their history include Ivory Coast, Angola, Libya, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Sudan, and Equatorial Guinea, among others. …
Xenophobia in Africa: A pattern beyond South AfricaJoy Online
… Countries such as Morocco, um, Egypt, Rwanda, Mauritius, and Tunisia have all taken significant steps or approaches to, position themselves as regional leaders in AI innovation. …
Data Science Analytics expert urges Africa to use data science to solve its problemsJoy Online
… Iran will be allowed to travel to Seattle two days before their final group-stage match against Egypt, giving them an extra day beyond the 24-hour window they’d been granted for their first two games. …
World Cup: Iran’s US entry terms changed for final group gameThe Ghanaian Times
… insisted qualification remained in his team’s hands. “Sometimes you have to win and in this situation you have to win,” he said. “Obviously, I would have wished to start better but this is part of life.” Belgium face New Zealand in Vancouver on Friday, while Iran take on Egypt …
Belgium’s Garcia laments wastefulness against IranThe Ghanaian Times
Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first-ever World Cup win as they came from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 with a brilliant second-half display on Sunday, moving top of Group G and boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage. …
Salah inspires Egypt to historic World Cup winThe Chronicle
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored his first goal of the tournament as part of a second-half flurry to deliver Egypt their first-ever World Cup victory, 3-1, over New Zealand in Vancouver. …
Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand in historic World Cup winJoy Online
… The handwritten note left by Iran in their dressing room following the game against Belgium Iran played their opening match – a 2-2 draw with New Zealand – at Los Angeles Stadium, and will play their third and final group game against Egypt in Seattle on 27 June (04:00 BST). …
World Cup: Iran leave note asking for peace after Belgium drawBusiness & Financial Times
… The same pattern is visible in Egypt, where reliance on wheat imports makes the country highly exposed to disruptions in global grain markets, particularly following the Ukraine conflict. …
Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Dr Philip Takyi: When the world sneezes, Africa catches pneumoniaThe Egyptian Football Association approved a contract extension for national team head coach Hossam Hassan following Egypt's successful World Cup campaign, which included a 3-1 victory over New Zealand, a penalty win against Australia, and a 3-2 loss to Argentina in the round of 16. The new contract will run until 2030.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Egyptian Football Association approved a contract extension for national team head coach Hossam Hassan following Egypt's successful World Cup campaign, which included a 3-1 victory over New Zealand, a penalty win against Australia, and a 3-2 loss to Argentina in the round of 16. The new contract will run until 2030.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina dismissed allegations of bias in Argentina's 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, saying match officials operated with complete independence and that such unfounded accusations could provoke threats against referees. Egypt had complained about the officiating after losing the match and exiting the tournament, with coach Hossam Hassan alleging pressure on the referee to keep Argentina in the tournament.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Egyptian Football Association has formally requested FIFA to remove the officiating team from Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, citing serious refereeing errors including a disallowed goal and a missed penalty claim. The EFA president submitted a complaint against French referee François Letexier and the match officials, alleging blatant errors and inconsistent decision-making.
20 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Egypt led reigning champions Argentina 2-0 with 12 minutes remaining in a World Cup quarter-final match, but Argentina scored three goals to win 3-2, with Egypt's coach alleging the team suffered "injustice" after VAR disallowed an Egyptian goal and Egyptian players claiming Salah was fouled in the penalty area.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Egyptian Football Association has asked FIFA to investigate and remove the French referee Francois Letexier and his VAR team from the World Cup following their 3-2 last-16 loss to Argentina, claiming "double standards" in officiating and alleging a disallowed goal and missed foul on Mohamed Salah were blatant errors.
9 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Egyptian Football Association has lodged a complaint with FIFA requesting the removal of the officiating crew, including French referee Francois Letexier, from the World Cup following their 3-2 last-16 defeat to Argentina. The EFA alleges double standards in refereeing, citing a disallowed goal and a missed penalty decision involving Mohamed Salah.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Amadou Onana, 24, suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in his right knee while playing for Belgium against the United States in the World Cup last 16. ACL ruptures typically sideline players for six to nine months.
7 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 →
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 →
Ticket prices for the USA-Belgium round of 16 match in Seattle fell more than 30 percent before rebounding slightly, dropping to as low as $1,423 on Saturday afternoon after peaking near $4,000 on June 1.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Argentina defeated Cabo Verde 2–1 in extra time in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Miami to advance to the Round of 16, where they will face Egypt. Lionel Messi scored once and assisted on the winning goal, an own goal by Diney Borges from a Messi corner.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to record their first knockout victory at a FIFA World Cup, advancing to a Round of 16 tie against the winners of the Argentina v Cabo Verde match on 7 July.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Egypt believe Mohamed Salah's hamstring strain will not prevent him from facing Australia in Friday's World Cup last-32 tie, with the captain returning to training and undergoing intensive rehabilitation after sustaining the injury against Iran.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sudan's conflict, which began in April 2023, is increasingly shaped by financing networks, supply chains, and regional alliances beyond the battlefield. Estimates suggest total military spending by all parties may reach $4 billion annually, driving reliance on parallel economy funding sources including natural resources and regional trade networks.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on reviews of two financing arrangements, potentially unlocking about $1.6 billion pending executive board approval. The agreement would make available about $1.5 billion under Egypt's Extended Fund Facility and about $136 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury during Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran. The Egyptian Football Association confirmed scans showed a hamstring strain, and Salah has begun treatment, though no determination has been made on his availability for the match on 3 July.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei accused the United States of treating his team "unfairly" during the World Cup, citing travel restrictions that required the squad to enter the country only the day before matches and leave the same day for their first two games in Los Angeles. Ghalenoei called on FIFA to prevent hosts from imposing similar restrictions on teams in future tournaments.
29 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
Ghana has mathematically secured qualification to the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 before playing its final Group L match against Croatia, after accumulating four points from wins and draws in its opening two matches. The qualification was confirmed after results elsewhere altered the group threshold, making Ghana one of five countries to book early passage under the expanded 48-team format.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that continental insurance systems are essential to unlocking AfCFTA's potential to increase intra-African trade, which currently stands at 15–18 percent of total African trade compared to over 60 percent in Asia and over 70 percent in Europe.
26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Australia and Paraguay played out a goalless draw in San Francisco, securing passage to the last 32. Australia qualified as runners-up, while Paraguay's fourth point likely secures them a place as one of the eight best third-placed finishers.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah praised African teams' performances at the expanded FIFA World Cup, noting that Africa's qualification of 10 teams marks a historic milestone and reflects the continent's growing competitiveness on football's biggest stage.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Xenophobia in South Africa is part of a broader pattern across African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Gabon, and Mauritania turning against fellow Africans during times of tension. Recent anti-immigration campaigns in South Africa, including confrontations with migrant workers and calls for undocumented migrants to leave, prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce stricter immigration enforcement measures.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Canada-based assistant professor of data science analytics is urging Africa to use data science to address complex national challenges, and is organizing a free virtual data science conference on 27 June 2026 to empower the next generation of African tech talent as Ghana and other African nations accelerate AI and data-driven technology integration into key economic sectors.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Eleven additional bodies of migrants washed ashore off Tobruk in eastern Libya in recent days following a boat capsize last week, bringing the total recovered to 26 with dozens more feared lost. The vessel was carrying about 61 people; ten survivors were rescued and 15 bodies were previously recovered.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Department of Homeland Security has allowed Iran's football team to travel to Seattle two days before their final World Cup group-stage match against Egypt on 26 June, an extra day beyond the 24-hour window they'd been granted for their first two games. The change follows Iran's complaint to FIFA about unfair treatment and visa restrictions that had previously limited the squad to entering the US only the day before matches and leaving the same day.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran in their World Cup Group G match despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, with coach Rudi Garcia citing wastefulness and Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand's strong performance. Belgium now has two points from two matches and must beat New Zealand in their final group match to secure a place in the round of 32.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first World Cup victory, coming from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 with a strong second-half performance on Sunday. Egypt moved top of Group G with four points from two matches, boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt rallied from a 1–0 half-time deficit to beat New Zealand 3–1 in Vancouver, delivering Egypt their first-ever World Cup win. The victory moved Egypt to first place in Group G.
23 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Iran left a handwritten note in their dressing room after a goalless draw with Belgium, saying "may peace, respect, and friendship prevail among all nations." The message referenced Iran's pride and dignity, thanked Los Angeles for hospitality, and made reference to an attack on a girls' school in Minab that killed at least 168 people on the first day of the war.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →