Sports US lawmaker demands FIFA cover World Cup transport costs amid ticket hike… Alagbe Shenayon Apr 15, 2026 A US lawmaker has called on FIFA to cover public transportation costs for the 2026 World Cup following reports of planned fare…
Sports World Cup 2026: 10 rising stars set for debuts Taiwo Oyedokun Apr 3, 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to serve as a breakthrough stage for a new generation of football stars, with several players…
Sports Gattuso resigns as Italy head coach following World cup disaster Taiwo Oyedokun Apr 3, 2026 Gennaro Gattuso has stepped down as Italy national team head coach following the Azzurri’s defeat in their World Cup playoff…
Sports Italy sports minister calls for football chief’s resignation after World… Taiwo Oyedokun Apr 1, 2026 Italy’s Sports Minister Andrea Abodi has called for the resignation of the head of the country’s football federation following…
Sports Africa secures record 10 slots for 2026 World Cup Taiwo Oyedokun Apr 1, 2026 Africa will have a record 10 representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after DR Congo secured qualification, confirming an…
Sports Gyokeres strikes late as Sweden edge Poland to reach World Cup Taiwo Oyedokun Apr 1, 2026 Viktor Gyokeres netted a dramatic 88th-minute winner to send Sweden to the World Cup, as they edged Poland 3-2 in a thrilling…
Sports Iran will play World Cup games in US – Infantino Alagbe Shenayon Apr 1, 2026 Iran will take part in the World Cup and their games will be played in the United States as scheduled, says FIFA president…
Sports Turkey defeat Kosovo to reach first World Cup in 24 years Alagbe Shenayon Apr 1, 2026 Turkey reached their first World Cup in 24 years as Kerem Akturkoglu's goal gave them a narrow win in their play-off…
Sports Italy miss out on third consecutive World Cup after loss to Bosnia Alagbe Shenayon Apr 1, 2026 Italy have failed to qualify for a third World Cup in a row after a penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia-Herzegovina according to BBC…
Sports World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression’ – Amnesty Alagbe Shenayon Mar 31, 2026 The 2026 World Cup risks becoming "a stage for repression and a platform for authoritarian practices", according to a new report…