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The Ghanaian Times
… That will be against the runners-up in Group F, which will be either the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden. …
Vini Jr sparkles as Brazil reach last 32 …Mexico stay perfect in Group AThe Ghanaian Times
… The win was not enough for Morocco to top Group C as Brazil comfortably beat Scotland in Miami and the 2022 semi-finalists will now face either the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden in the last 32. …
Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-upJoy Online
… Japan finished second behind the Netherlands, who comfortably beat Tunisia, and will face five-time World Cup winners Brazil in the last 32. …
World Cup: Japan and Sweden progress with draw – but tough ties awaitsJoy Online
Two goals within the first seven minutes helped to guide the Netherlands to victory over Tunisia as they finished top of Group F. …
Brobbey scores again as Netherlands set up Morocco tie in last 32Joy Online
… Fifa’s brand battle Back in 2006, the Netherlands fans were told to remove their trousers before entering a World Cup stadium. …
How brands banned from the World Cup became the storyJoy Online
… In 2006, they had a nightmare group with Argentina and the Netherlands. After losing both of those games they salvaged some pride with a victory over Serbia and Montenegro, but it was not enough to go through. …
Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockout for the first timeJoy Online
… Weekend temperatures could also hit 40C in the Austrian capital Vienna, and a code red comes into effect in eight out of 12 provinces in the Netherlands from midnight on Thursday local time, with the chance of 39C in localised eastern areas. …
Europe’s heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest levelDaily Guide
… Group I, depending on the outcome of the clash between the five-time world champions and Scotland in Miami. “My preference is to beat Haiti and finish ahead of Brazil in the group,” he told a press conference on Tuesday. “There is talk we might play next against the Netherlands …
Morocco Target Top Spot In Group Ahead Of BrazilThe Ghanaian Times
… Spain coach Luis de la Fuente and Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk have supported the intent behind the rule in extreme heat, but questioned the need for it in cooler conditions and at covered venues. …
World Cup hydration breaks purely sporting, not commercial-InfantinoThe Chronicle
Nigeria’s former ambassador to the Netherlands, Eniola Ajayi, has called for more women’s representation in politics and diplomacy. …
Nigeria ex envoy to the Netherlands calls for more women’s representation in politicsVinicius 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.
3 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
3 hours ago · 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.
3 hours ago · 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.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Netherlands defeated Tunisia to finish top of Group F, setting up a last-32 tie with Morocco in Monterrey on Tuesday. Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the tournament as the Dutch won comfortably despite Tunisia pulling one back in the second half.
7 hours ago · 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.
10 hours ago · 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.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Extreme heat sweeping Spain, France and the UK is moving to Germany and the Czech Republic, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C in parts of Germany. France has raised its health alert to the highest level after record-breaking temperatures, citing deaths linked to extreme heat among young people with cardiac arrests and the elderly.
18 hours ago · 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.
22 hours ago · Daily Guide →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended mandatory three-minute hydration breaks introduced in the 22nd and 67th minutes of World Cup matches, saying they are driven purely by sporting considerations for player safety in high temperatures, not commercial interests. The breaks have drawn criticism from players and coaches who argue they disrupt match momentum, though some supporters say they serve a legitimate purpose in extreme heat conditions.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nigeria's former ambassador to the Netherlands Eniola Ajayi has called for more women in politics and diplomacy, urging the government to include women in ambassadorial nominations and noting that women now represent 4.2 per cent of the 469-member National Assembly.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Morocco defeated Haiti 2-1 in a Group C match, with Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scoring late goals after Haiti had twice taken the lead. Morocco advanced as runners-up in the group and will face either the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden in the last 32, while Haiti were eliminated from the tournament.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France faces another day of exceptionally hot weather with more than half the country under red heat alert, following its hottest June day on record at 29.8°C on Tuesday. The heatwave is spreading across western Europe, with severe heat warnings issued for the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Croatia, Hungary and other eastern European countries, and 40 people have drowned in heatwave-related incidents in France since last Thursday.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Switzerland and Canada meet at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Wednesday with first place in Group B at stake. Both teams won their matchday-two fixtures—Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 and Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1—leaving Canada in first place by goal difference.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his team aim to beat already-eliminated Haiti in their final group fixture to finish ahead of Brazil in Group I, though he downplayed concerns about possible knockout-round permutations.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Niger has submitted its formal withdrawal request from the ICC, nine months after announcing its intent to leave in September 2025 alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, calling the court an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression." The withdrawal takes effect one year after notification, with Niger remaining bound to the court's obligations until then.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tunisia's World Cup campaign ended with a defeat to Japan that confirmed they will not progress from the group stage. Japan dominated the match with multiple goals, while Tunisia struggled to create meaningful attacks.
22 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
A three-day conference in Accra concluded with the adoption of the Accra Next Steps Commitment on Reparatory Justice, a comprehensive framework addressing the enduring effects of slavery, colonialism, apartheid and other historical injustices through measures focused on restitution, compensation, rehabilitation, institutional reforms and guarantees of non-repetition.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers' Association has opposed the Environmental Protection Authority's planned January 2027 ban on Styrofoam products, appealing to President Mahama to extend the deadline to January 2030. The association, representing over 171 factories, argues that the seven-month transition period is insufficient and that Styrofoam manufacturing machines cannot be retooled for alternatives, citing GH¢1.493 billion in equipment investments.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawmakers from more than a dozen African countries pledged to push new bills restricting LGBT rights after an African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family Values and Sovereignty in Accra on June 3–6, a week after Ghana's parliament passed one of the continent's toughest anti-LGBT measures criminalising LGBT promotion.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Technical universities in Ghana have been urged to undertake extensive reforms in education, research, and industry engagement to remain relevant in an era dominated by Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies. The rector of a Dutch university told Ho Technical University that AI-driven transformation is an urgent necessity, and that higher education should shift focus from memorisation to critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tunisia's World Cup campaign ended with a loss to Japan, confirming their inability to progress from the group stage. Japan dominated the match with goals from Daichi Kamada, Ayase Ueda (twice), and Junya Ito, while Tunisia struggled to create meaningful chances.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup will see the top two teams from each of 12 groups advance to the last 32, along with eight third-placed teams, with new tiebreaker rules and complex scheduling across three host countries making qualification patterns complex.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, born in Koforidua in 1941, is an APSU alumnus whose career as a diplomat, agricultural economist, parliamentarian, and minister of state has been marked by commitment to service and nation-building. He studied agriculture at KNUST and earned postgraduate degrees in the Netherlands and London before serving in senior roles at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation across Africa, the Caribbean, and South America.
20 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana has secured commitments from several European countries to return looted cultural artefacts as part of reparatory justice efforts, with the Netherlands announcing plans to return 2,000 artefacts and Germany committing to return cultural artefacts in its possession, according to Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Alexander Isak is following an individual training programme focused on recovery after playing 89 minutes in Sweden's 5-1 win over Tunisia in their 2026 World Cup opener. The striker will spend limited time on the training pitch and the rest in the gym ahead of Saturday's Group F match against the Netherlands.
19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed confidence that the global campaign for reparatory justice for Africans is approaching a breakthrough, citing unprecedented international support since a landmark UN resolution on slavery. President Mahama, serving as African Union Champion for Reparatory Justice, convened a three-day High-Level Next Steps Conference in Accra bringing together heads of state, foreign ministers, legal experts, and diaspora representatives to deliberate on the next phase of the reparations agenda.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart apologised after remarking during a Dutch broadcast that Japan players "all look alike" during their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out and the Frank Soo Foundation criticised the comment as a racist slur.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tunisia sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener and appointed Frenchman Herve Renard to take charge for the remainder of the tournament. Renard, a twice Africa Cup of Nations winner, will negotiate a long-term deal after the World Cup campaign.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who has one year left on his current contract. The deal includes a significant sell-on clause for Brighton.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nii Nmai Dsane, chief executive officer of Dutch consultancy Q-Advise, received a Citation of Appreciation from Methodist Basic School during its 120th Anniversary celebrations in recognition of his longstanding support to the institution and educational advancement in the community.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →