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The Chronicle
… Former Three Lions striker Lineker, 65, reached his tally between the 1986 World Cup in Mexico and Italia 90, while Kane is playing at his third tournament after featuring in Russia in 2018 and Qatar four years ago. …
Kane is England’s ‘greatest striker’, says LinekerThe Chronicle
… These have been the African heroes and heartbreakers after the first week of African games at the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States: HEROES: Amad Diallo: A late winner from the Ivory Coast winger ensured three valuable points against Ecuador in Philadelphia, that …
Heroics and heartbreak: Africa’s first week at the World CupThe Ghanaian Times
… Through engaging brand experiences, interactive fan zones, and curated entertainment, attendees were immersed in the spirit of the world’s biggest sporting event which is currently ongoing in the United States, Canada and Mexico. …
Coca-Cola kicks off FIFA World Cup 26™ campaignJoy Online
Co-hosts Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara. …
Mexico become first country to qualify for World Cup last 32Joy Online
… Former Three Lions striker Lineker, 65, reached his tally between the 1986 World Cup in Mexico and Italia 90, while Kane is playing at his third tournament after featuring in Russia in 2018 and Qatar four years ago. …
Kane is England’s greatest striker, says LinekerJoy Online
… There was an outcry in South Africa when Broos took a rare defensive approach in the tournament’s opening match against Mexico last Thursday, which his team lost 2-0 without creating any genuine chances of their own. …
South Africa coach tells critics to ‘shut up’ before second World Cup matchThe Chronicle
… As major tournaments—such as the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games—increasingly transition to complex, multi-host formats split across borders (such as the United States, Canada, and Mexico hosting this year’s World Cup), conflicting immigration regimes create an administrativ …
Feature: The Thomas Partey Case: Presumption Of Innocence, Sovereignty And The World CupJoy Online
… Queiroz, 73, was not scheduled to go to the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States until April when Ghana appointed him in place of Otto Addo, fired in March after a series of disappointing results. …
After tough Panama win, Ghana can do something at World Cup, Queiroz saysJoy Online
… The U.S., which is co-hosting the largest-ever World Cup with Canada and Mexico this year, has seen a rapid expansion of sports betting across the country since the Supreme Court paved the way for states to legalise the practice in 2018.
Ivory Coast forward Wahi caught up in betting investigationJoy Online
… The team immediately returned to their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico. This forced departure prevented the squad from utilising a standard post-match recovery period. …
Iran soccer team ordered to depart US immediately after World Cup matchesChelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.
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 →
The US has imposed duties ranging from 10% to 12.5% on around 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, EU, Canada, Japan, and India, over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour imports. The tariffs, which take effect Friday, represent the latest escalation in the global trade war reignited by President Trump.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said "everything is on the table" as Canada prepares a response to US tariffs of 50% on roughly C$20bn of Canadian imports set to take effect on 19 August. Options include diversifying trade away from the US and supporting sectors most exposed to the tariffs, though Carney did not specify potential punitive measures.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had spoken to Trump and both leaders agreed to "intensify" trade talks, but warned "all options" were on the table in terms of how Canada could respond.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. Key exports such as energy, potash, critical minerals and fish will be spared, and the duties take effect in 30 days.
21 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 →
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in protest against FIFA decisions, citing issues including US President Donald Trump's intervention in a suspension case and other changes driven by FIFA president Gianni Infantino such as extended half-time shows and a proposed 64-team World Cup format.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, citing unequal treatment of US cars, dairy and alcohol. The duties take effect within 30 days, though energy, potash, critical minerals and fish will be spared.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, was sentenced to life in prison by a US judge on Monday after pleading guilty to drug smuggling and conspiracy charges. The 76-year-old was lured to the US in 2024 in a sting operation and reached a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A sample of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which supplies Taco Bell, tested positive for a parasite causing cyclosporiasis infections that have affected thousands in the US and hospitalised at least 94 people. The FDA found the positive product was not part of Taylor Farms' Friday voluntary removal of iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Ghana's spoken word collective Ehalakasa is requesting government support to send three representatives to the 2026 World Poetry Slam Championship in Durban, South Africa, arguing that national representation should extend beyond football to include arts and culture.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Pew Research Center study of over 42,000 people in 36 countries found that in 25 of those countries, more respondents held favourable views of China than the US—the first time the organisation has recorded such results since tracking global sentiment since 2002. While the US was seen as respecting personal freedoms more than China, China was seen as interfering in other countries' affairs less than the US, and respondents expressed low confidence in both Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, though Xi scored higher.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
Jordan Henderson is unavailable while recovering from arm surgery sustained celebrating Mexico's defeat, and defender Jarell Quansah is suspended after a red card in the same match. Head coach Thomas Tuchel is considering retaining the same back four from the quarter-final win over Norway.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
United States striker Folarin Balogun says he expected FIFA's decision to suspend his one-game World Cup ban would generate "a lot of controversy," particularly after US President Donald Trump and White House officials lobbied football's governing body about the sanction. Balogun was dismissed for serious foul play against Bosnia-Herzegovina and should have received an automatic suspension, but FIFA's disciplinary committee suspended the ban for a year instead.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said officials will examine the possibility of expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams before the 2030 event, noting that growing the tournament gives smaller nations the incentive to improve and allows every nation to dream of participation.
14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its first outlet in Mexico this week in the state of Nuevo León, a move the company calls a "significant milestone" and "proof-of-concept" ahead of planned expansion to Mexico City in 2027. The announcement has drawn mixed reactions on social media, as US restaurant chains have historically struggled in the countries their cuisines originated.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup quarter-final but will focus on the 2030 tournament, which they will co-host with Portugal and Spain. As co-hosts, Morocco are already qualified for 2030.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nine of Africa's ten World Cup teams advanced past the group stage, with Morocco reaching the quarter-finals before elimination by France, and Egypt winning a World Cup match for the first time while advancing to the last 16. Several African sides came close to major upsets but were unable to hold leads late in their matches.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee declined to answer BBC questions about why US striker Folarin Balogun avoided a ban after being sent off for serious foul play, following reports that US President Donald Trump and White House officials lobbied Fifa on the matter. England's Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match ban for a similar red card offence in the same competition.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain (1), Argentina (2), France (3) and England (4) have all reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup for the first time. FIFA's draw change separated the top four teams into different quadrants to prevent them meeting before the semi-finals, requiring each to win their group.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway manager Stale Solbakken told BBC Sport that England are favourites to reach the World Cup semi-finals ahead of their quarter-final meeting on Saturday in Miami. Norway has advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1998, knocking out Brazil in the last 16.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen all three host nations—the United States, Mexico, and Canada—eliminated from the tournament, causing secondary market ticket prices to plummet. Quarterfinal tickets for the Spain versus Belgium match in Los Angeles fell 65 per cent to $1,100, while Miami-based tickets dropped 45 per cent to $2,000, as pricing had relied on host teams advancing.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Henderson underwent surgery on a broken arm sustained during England's 3–2 victory over Mexico but has not been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup; exploring the possibility of playing in a cast remains under consideration.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England defender Jarell Quansah received a two-match ban from Fifa's disciplinary committee for his red card in the 54th minute of a 3-2 win against Mexico, classified as serious foul play. He will miss Saturday's quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final, but will be available if England reaches the final on 19 July.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Justin Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and Sesame Street muppets during the 2026 World Cup final half-time show on 19 July in New York. The 11-minute performance, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children worldwide.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →