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Joy Online
… The 2030 edition will be mainly co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with the three opening matches to be hosted by Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay to celebrate the centenary of the competition. …
Infantino opens door to 64-team World CupJoy Online
… Thiaw ushered his team off the field when Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty in the Afcon final in January. …
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in wake of World Cup exitJoy Online
… Canada was the first host nation eliminated following a 3-0 loss to Morocco on July 4. …
World Cup ticket prices plummet as all three host nations exit tournamentJoy Online
Tanzania return to the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 looking to build on the progress made at the previous edition. …
WAFCON 2026: Tanzania aim to take the next stepThe Ghanaian Times
… Jesus left the Saudi club Al-Nassr last May and is set to sign a four-year contract, running until the 2030 World Cup to be co-hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. …
Jesus to take over Portugal after World Cup exitThe Ghanaian Times
… Since their surprise penalty shootout exit against Morocco in the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar under Luis Enrique, Spain have been remodelled by De la Fuente, the former youth team coach who knows many of his current players from their formative years. …
Spain’s unbeaten 35 matches run under threat from BelgiumJoy Online
A disappointed Morocco said they had hoped to progress past the World Cup quarter-finals, but had to accept they lost to a better team as France eliminated them 2-0 in Thursday’s tie. …
Morocco have to accept defeat after being beaten by ‘better’ FranceJoy Online
… Speaking before France beat Morocco to reach the World Cup semi-finals, Klopp – who is working for Magenta TV as a pundit at the tournament – said the Real Madrid man had been wanted by Liverpool. …
Klopp reveals how Liverpool tried to sign MbappeJoy Online
Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of this World Cup to make up for an earlier missed penalty as France proved too good for Morocco and moved into the semi-finals. …
Mbappe and Dembele send France into World Cup semi-finalsJoy Online
The African Development Bank (AfDB) said on Thursday it had approved a loan of €205 million ($234 million) to help Morocco extend its high-speed rail network and upgrade rail infrastructure along one of the country’s busiest transport corridors. …
AfDB lends Morocco $234m for rail expansion projectBlack Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi expressed confidence that Ghana will secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, saying the squad has the quality and hunger needed. Ghana has been drawn in Group C alongside Ivory Coast, Gambia, and Somalia, with qualifiers scheduled to begin in September.
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Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi expressed confidence that Ghana will secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, saying the squad has the quality and hunger needed. Ghana has been drawn in Group C alongside Ivory Coast, Gambia, and Somalia, with qualifiers scheduled to begin in September.
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Ghana's Black Queens have landed in Morocco to begin final preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with eighteen players reporting to camp under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren. The squad, drawn in Group D with Cape Verde, Mali, and Cameroon, will focus on tactics, fitness, and team chemistry ahead of the tournament.
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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.
12 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Moroccan police arrested dissident commentator Ali Lmrabet at Tangier airport on Sunday for questioning over alleged dissemination of false information harming constitutional institutions, according to Reporters Without Borders. Lmrabet, who lives in Spain and holds French nationality, is a known critic of Morocco's political system and faces a preliminary investigation over complaints alleging slander and defamation.
13 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens have opened camp in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The team will face Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali in Group D, with the tournament also serving as qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens defeated Senegal 7-6 on penalties in the final qualifying match at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, with the second leg ending 1-1 and the overall tie finishing 2-2.
13 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Zambia will compete at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 under new head coach Nora Häuptle, seeking their first continental title after finishing third in 2022. The Copper Queens qualified by defeating Namibia 7-2 on aggregate in the second round.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Reigning WAFCON champions Nigeria, with 10 continental titles, head to Morocco 2026 determined to retain the trophy they won in 2024, led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade and coach Justine Madugu. Nigeria have been drawn in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.
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 →
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino said plans to expand the World Cup to 64 teams will be examined after the 2026 tournament, citing the success of the expanded 48-team format. Infantino stated that expanding the tournament ensures it is "for the whole world" and gives smaller nations incentive to improve.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Senegal dismissed manager Pape Thiaw following their last-32 exit from the 2026 World Cup, where they lost 3-2 to Belgium after leading 2-0. The Senegal Football Federation cited "thorough evaluation of sporting results and prospects" for the decision.
12 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 →
Tanzania return to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after featured in the group stage in both 2010 and 2024, now aiming to reach the knockout rounds for the first time. Led by head coach Bakari Shime, Tanzania qualified for the tournament after defeating Equatorial Guinea and Ethiopia in qualifying.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Jorge Jesus, 71, has reached full agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become Portugal coach after Roberto Martinez stepped down following a 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. Jesus will sign a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Spain face Belgium in a World Cup quarter-final with Spain unbeaten in 35 matches under manager Luis de la Fuente, while Belgium advance after a 4-1 victory over the United States.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Morocco lost 2-0 to France in a World Cup quarter-final on Thursday, their second successive tournament defeat to the same opponent. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi acknowledged France was the better team and said Morocco must learn from the loss and conduct self-criticism to progress.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp disclosed that the club arranged a private jet and courtship for Kylian Mbappe and his family in 2017, flying the Monaco forward's family in a circle over France in a bid to persuade him to join. Mbappe ultimately chose to sign for Paris St-Germain instead.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the World Cup and Ousmane Dembele added a second as France defeated Morocco to advance to the semi-finals, with Mbappe now level with Lionel Messi's tournament tally.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Development Bank approved a €205 million ($234 million) loan to help Morocco extend its high-speed rail network and upgrade infrastructure along the Kenitra-Marrakech corridor, part of Morocco's $10 billion investment plan ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Burkina Faso's women's football team, the Stallions Ladies, returns to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco aiming to progress beyond the group stage for the first time, after qualifying with dominant victories over Burundi and Togo. Under coach Pascal Sawadogo, the team seeks to build on an impressive qualifying campaign.
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 →
France will play Morocco in today's World Cup quarter-final, a rematch of the 2022 semi-final. Morocco arrive as confident contenders after winning their group unbeaten and defeating Canada 3-0 in the last 16, presenting a different challenge than France's previous knockout opponents.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France and Morocco meet in a World Cup semi-final rematch in Boston on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final four. France have won 11 of their last 12 competitive matches and are favored, led by coach Didier Deschamps in what will be his final tournament.
9 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Justin Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and Sesame Street muppets at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final half-time show on 19 July in New York. The 11-minute set, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children worldwide.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire are returning to Africa's Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 12 years after securing qualification through the tournament's expansion from 12 to 16 teams. Under French coach Reynald Pedros and led by striker Habibou Ouedraogo, the Elephants aim to re-establish themselves among the continent's leading nations at Morocco 2026.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi argues that Ghana's future football success depends on sustained investment in youth talent and infrastructure, citing Morocco's recent international success as a result of deliberate planning and long-term grassroots development programmes. He notes that Ghana previously adopted such an approach under Ben Koufie's Five-Year Football Development Plan (2001–2006) and his own revised Four-Year Business and Development Plan (2006–2010).
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
South Africa, champions in 2022 and fourth-place finishers in 2024, are among the leading contenders for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco 2026, led by head coach Desiree Ellis and boosted by the return of striker Thembi Kgatlana.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Kim Lars Björkegren has announced a 27-player provisional squad for Ghana's 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign, combining experienced players like captain Portia Boakye with emerging talent and home-based stars. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D, with all matches at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.
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 →