South Africa faces Canada tonight in the first match of the round of 32 at the ongoing Fifa 2026 World Cup. This is a historic match for both side as …
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Iran skipper, Medhi Taremi has criticized the Federation of International Football Association for poor organization of the 2026 World Cup, labelling it a “disaster”. The striker has revealed how his side has been finding it difficult with logistics at the global tournament, revealing that each time they finished playing a game, they would have to return to Mexico the same day. Taremi said many of their logistic personnel were not issued visas which further compounded to their challenges at the competition. Iran has three points from three games after three consecutive draws against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt. Taremi stated that FIFA president, Gianni Infantino paid a visit to his side’s dressing room and assured of a better condition but he has not seen any change. “It is a disastrous World Cup; a disaster. I mean FIFA, they have to solve every problem here but unfortunately they could not solve it from the beginning,” Taremi said. “Mr Infantino came to our changing room after the first game against New Zealand and said, ‘It is just the beginning…’ but the group stage finishes tomorrow. “We don’t have our logistic people here – they don’t have a visa. How is it possible we always have to travel from Tijuana? Taremi praised the hospitality of the people of Mexico but insisted that the right thing still needs to be done by providing the necessary things they need for them at the tournament. “We love Mexico. They are humble people but as a [professional player in a professional competition, it’s not right,” he added. “It is not fair, our opinion is, it is not fair. Is it fair for FIFA? Ok, good to them. But os is not fair. Who wants to help us? Of they want u to be out, then OK; let’s get out. But that’s not fair. We don’t have recovery or logistic people to help us. We always co,plain about these things but no one helps, no one. “We have to fight against everything here.I don’t know what people want. As we see it from our perspective, yeah, they like that I think …how possible it is, if we play 90 minutes and we have to go back to Tijuana?” Iran are now out of the competition after Algeria and Australia played out a 3-3 draw.
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Sadio Mane is confident of the progress of Senegal at the 2026 World Cup after sealing a place in the knockout stage. The Terenga Lions secured a crucial 5-0 victory …
Sadio Mane: Senegal “will go far” at the 2026 World Cup Read More Vozinha has helped Cape Verde to reach the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, following three consecutive draws. The goalkeeper delivered a five-star display in his side’s opening game against Spain which earned him a man-of-the-match award. Vozinha made many saves in the encounter and dedicated his performance in the game to his mother who could not be at the tournament due to some logistic reasons. One of the co-host countries, the United States of America decided to help the goalkeeper to realise his dream of seeing his mother cheer him at the global tournament by removing the bottlenecks and ensuring that she reunites with her son. The goalkeeper has now inspired Cape Verde to clinch another crucial draw against Saudi Arabia, which was enought to see the team seal a place in the next stage of the tournament. Egypt reach knockout stage Egypt have joined other African countries that have nicked a place in the knockout stage of the World Cup after playing out a 1-1 draw w’against Iran on Saturday. The result ensured that the Pharaohs finished second in their group with five points behind leaders, Belgium. In another game, Senegal secured a 5-0 victory over Iraq with Idrissa Gueye bagging a brace in the game on Saturday. The result is not, however, enough to secure the side secure an automatic spot in the next stage of the tournament.
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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has expressed his dissatisfaction with France legend Thierry Henry, as well Wayne Rooney for negatively criticising Portugal star, Cristiano Ronaldo. The former defender was surprised when Arsenal legend, Henry harshly criticized Ronaldo after his inability to turn heads in his side’s opening game against DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup, as he could not help the Portuguese team to secure three points, failing to score in the game. Prior to the start of the World Cup, the former Real Madrid star missed some goalscoring opportunities during his side’s 2-1 win over Nigeria in an international friendly game. The unimpressive performances has drawn the irk of Henry and Rooney recently, notwithstanding that the former England star played along with the Portuguese forward at the Old Trafford, the criticisms have not gone down well with Ferdinand. “The way Thierry Henry talks about Cristiano Ronaldo sometimes, you’d think they had some personal issue. I don’t understand it because we’re talking about one of the greatest footballers the game has ever seen. Whatever your opinion, you have to respect everything he’s achieved in football,” Ferdinard said. “Sometimes I listen and think, does he really appreciate what Cristiano has done for this sport? Criticism is part of football, but there’s a difference between honest analysis and constantly focusing on the negatives.” “The same goes for Wayne Rooney. I still don’t know what changed between him and Cristiano, but at times it feels like more than normal football criticism. You don’t have to agree with everything Cristiano does, but you should acknowledge the incredible career he’s had and the standards he’s set.” “Players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, changed football forever. Whether you prefer one over another, their achievements deserve appreciation and respect.”” Ronaldo seemed to have shut his critics by scoring a brace against Uzbekistan at the age of 41 years, helping his side to reach the knockout stage of the tournament.
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Osmane Dembele bagged a hat-trick for France in the opening 32 minutes against Norway to set a World Cup record on Friday. The Paris Saint-Germain forward found the back of the net in the seventh minute of the game and doubled the lead with a curled effort after Kylian Mbappe shrugged off his marker to set him up. Dembele then clinched a hat-trick with another impressive curled effort from the edge of the box to become the first player from France to score three goals within 32 minutes at the age of 32 years. The winger was heavily criticized for failing to score in his side’s opening match against Senegal, where the French team secured three points. France is currently leading Group I with six points and are currently guaranteed a spot in the knockout stage of the tournament. Tunisia out of 2026 World Cup Tunisia suffered a 3-1 loss to Netherlands which ended their campaigns at the 2026 World Cup and are without a single point. The result condemned them to the bottom of Group F table as the Dutch side ended the group stage of the competition as leaders while Japan secured a place in the next stage with five points.
Ousmane Dembele sets World Cup record for France Read More Achraf Hakimi was on the scoresheet to help Morocco secure a crucial 4-2 win over Haiti in their last group game at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. The Paris Saint Germain defender ignited a comeback for his side after going down to a tenth-minute own goal from goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, scoring in the 39th minute. Morocco were again on the backfoot after conceding in the 43rd minute, however, a late-minute strike before the half-time break from Ismael Saibali ensured a 2-2 draw. The Atlas Lions continued to push for a goal and deservedly got two after the restart of the game through substitute Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine. Morocco now have seven points from three games after previously forcing Brazil to a draw and securing a hard-fought victory over Scotland. The points ganered have ensured the Moroccans nick a place in the round of 32 of the global tournament, finishing second behind leaders, Brazil. Japan Oust Tunisia Japan pommelled Tunisia 4-0 at the ongoing 2026 World Cup, thus, outsting them from the tournament. The African side previously suffered a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening game and now at the bottom of Group F with no single point. Tunisia will play Netherlands in their last group game before departing from the tournament on Friday.
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A historic night in Kansas City as Lionel Messi kicked off Argentina’s 2026 FIFA world cup title defence in a spectacular fashion, netting a spectacular hat-trick in a 3-0 victory …
Lionel Messi reaches a milestone with hat trick Read More Egypt and Cape Verde secured a famous 1-1 draw each against Belgium and Spain while Ivory Coast nicked their first victory against Ecuador at the ongoing World Cup 2026 tournament in Group E and G respectively. The Pharaohs started the game stronger than the Belgians, as they made many attempts on goal, their efforts paid off in the 19th minute after Emman Ashour unleashed a sublime shot from outside the box into the right-corner of the net to open the scoring. Coach Rudi Garcia introduced Romelu Lukaku to bolster the team and the Napoli star did not disappoint as he forced Mohammed Hany to turn the ball into his own net in the 66th minute of the match. The goal saved Belgium from an embarrassing defeat and salvaged a point for the team against the seven times African champions. Cape Verde nick a favourable draw Cape Verde secured a 0-0 draw against former world champions, Spain in the ongoing World Cup on Monday. The African team frustrated the efforts of the Spanish side with coach Bubista ensuring that there were at least nine players behind the ball to secure the team’s first point at the 2026 edition of the tournament. The result has placed Cape Verde in a favourable position in their group as each of the teams in Group H has one point. The team popularly as the Blue Sharks will play Saudi Arabia in their next game on June 27. Ivory Coast secure first African victory Ivory Coast started their World Cup campaign in top gear, after securing a 1-0 win over Ecuador in the 2026 World Cup. The Elephants settled for a defensive strategy against the South American side and ensured a clean sheet in the encounter. Ecuador missed several chances to open the scoring but could not find the back of the net, before Ivory Coast secured a late-minute goal to secure three points in the game. The Ivorians are placed second in Group E behind Germany, who now lead the group following their 7-1 demolition of Curacao. Tunisia, another African country suffered a 5-1 defeat against Sweden at the tournament which is the second loss by an African team in the competition after South Africa lost their opening game against Mexico. DR Congo and Ghana will open their campaigns at the tournament on June 16 and 18 respectively against Portugal and Panama.
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