FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the independence of FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee following widespread criticism over its decision to overturn the suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun. The controversy erupted after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly confirmed that he had spoken with Infantino to express concerns about Balogun’s automatic one-match suspension, which would have […]

England booked their place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after overcoming co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 encounter at the Estadio Azteca. In a match filled with goals, penalties, a red card, and relentless late pressure, the Three Lions showed resilience to overcome a spirited Mexican side in […]

Carlos Queiroz has officially stepped down as head coach of Ghana’s national football team following the Black Stars’ elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 73-year-old Portuguese manager confirmed his departure on Sunday, July 5, just two days after Ghana’s 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, bringing an end to his […]

Norway produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in their Round of 16 clash on Sunday, July 5, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Inspired by a sensational second-half display from Erling Haaland and a disciplined defensive performance, the Scandinavian side secured […]

France booked their place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay on Saturday, July 4, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. A disciplined Paraguayan defense frustrated the tournament favorites for much of the contest, but a second-half penalty from captain Kylian Mbappé proved enough to send […]

Morocco secured a commanding 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, becoming the first team to book a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite a spirited first-half display from Canada, who controlled possession and dictated the tempo for long stretches, the […]

Colombia secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Ghana in a tightly contested FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 knockout match at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Friday, July 3, 2026, to advance to the Round of 16. The encounter, the first-ever competitive meeting between the two nations, delivered a tense tactical battle defined […]

Defending champions Argentina survived a major scare to defeat tournament debutants Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 encounter at Miami Stadium on Friday, July 3. In one of the most dramatic matches of the tournament, Argentina needed 120 minutes to overcome a resilient Cape Verde […]

Egypt booked their place in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after edging Australia 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a hard-fought 1-1 draw after extra time at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, July 3. The historic Round of 32 encounter saw both nations chasing their first-ever FIFA […]