World cup 2026: African teams made us proud, but FIFA must fix refereeing — Elumelu
"Well done to all the African countries that represented our continent at the World Cup. You made Africa proud and showed the world what African football is capable of," he wrote.
World Cup: Full list of all Man of the Match winners after Round 1
As of June 17, 24 players have received the award following the opening round of group-stage matches.
Full list of top scorers after World Cup round 1
The opening round of matches at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered plenty of drama, surprise results and goals as all 48 teams began their campaigns across 12 groups.
World Cup star arrested days before tournament over fixing allegations – Report
According to the report, French authorities are examining suspicious betting patterns linked to wagers placed on the striker receiving a booking during the match. The practice, known as spot-fixing, involves manipulating a specific event within a game for betting purposes.
‘Tuchel team talk transformed nervy England in World Cup win’
The victory showed England at their attacking best, but they were flimsy at the back, especially in the first half.
How Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener
Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday.
Luis Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan in WC group game
Colombia beat World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening Group K game on Wednesday thanks to an inspired performance from Luis Diaz at the Estadio Azteca.
‘Leave politics to politicians’ – South Africa captain calls for African unity
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has called for African unity after addressing controversy surrounding comments that were allegedly attributed to him in recent days.
Kane hits brace as England defeat Croatia in six-goal thriller
Harry Kane netted a brace as England began their World Cup Group L campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday.
Brazil president jokes about recruiting Messi after shaky World Cup start
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suggested Wednesday that Brazil should hire Argentina’s Lionel Messi, when asked about his country’s performance in the World Cup so far.
5 talking points as DR Congo frustrate Portugal in historic World Cup draw
Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid to mark his record-equalling sixth World Cup appearance with victory fell flat as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday.
Ronaldo kept quiet as DR Congo hold Portugal to 1-1 draw
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo played in a record-equalling sixth World Cup.
South Africa’s Zwane handed three-match ban after red card against Mexico
South Africa midfielder Themba Zwane has been handed an extended three-match suspension following his red card in last week’s World Cup opener against Mexico, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
Mother of Cape Verde’s Vozinha gets US visa to attend next World Cup match
The mother of Cape Verde’s breakout star goalkeeper, Vozinha, has successfully been granted a visa to enter the United States.
World Cup: Tuchel, Vinicius, others raise concern over heat, cooling breaks
The impact of heat and mandatory hydration breaks has emerged as one of the biggest talking points at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, with England manager Thomas Tuchel and France midfielder Adrien Rabiot among the latest high-profile figures to voice concerns.
World Cup: Why DR Congo’s famous statue fan is not available for opener
His absence will be felt by Congolese supporters as the Leopards make their long-awaited return to the World Cup stage against Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal.
