Democratic Republic of Congo ended a 52 year absence from the FIFA World Cup with a hard fought 1-0 victory over Jamaica after extra time in their intercontinental play off final in Guadalajara, Mexico. Defender Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal in the 100th minute, sending the Leopards back to football’s biggest stage for the…
Ghana has sacked head coach Otto Addo following a run of four consecutive defeats, a decision that comes just weeks before the Black Stars begin their 2026 World Cup campaign. The Ghana Football Association confirmed Monday that it had parted ways with Addo with immediate effect, ending his second stint in charge of the national…
FIFA has introduced a new $60 ticket category Tuesday for loyal fans of teams at the 2026 World Cup, a partial concession amid intense criticism that high prices were excluding many supporters from the expanded tournament. The “Supporter Entry Tier” tickets, priced at a fixed $60 for all 104 matches including the final, will make…
African nations discovered a blend of tantalizing clashes, feasible progressions and stern tests in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage draw held in Washington on Friday, setting the stage for the continent’s quest to build on recent breakthroughs in the expanded 48-team tournament. Glamour ties and tough openers Morocco, Africa’s top-ranked side and semi-finalists at…
