Super Falcons lose automatic World Cup ticket after 1-0 defeat to Cameroon
Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cameroon after Nyadjou’s 19th-minute goal proved decisive in their WAFCON 2026 encounter.
France thrash Switzerland 5-2 in World Cup
France all but insured their place in the World Cup knock-out rounds by crushing Switzerland 5-2 in Salvador on Friday.
Pele, Maradona praise tactician Loew
Legends Pele and Maradona have poured praise on Germany coach Joachim Loew as his side bid to back up their Portugal drubbing by beating Ghana in Saturday’s World Cup clash.
England out of World Cup as Costa Rica reach last 16
England out of World Cup as Costa Rica reach last 16. Bryan Ruiz’s goal in the first-half against Italy sealed England’s elimination from the World Cup and saw Costa Rica progress to the last 16 with a fine 1-0 win over Italy in Recife on Friday.
World Cup 2014: FIFA urged to change rules over concussion
Football’s world governing body FIFA has been urged to change its rules over concussion by players’ union FIFPro.
Ecuador, Honduras coaches face familiar foes
Ecuador and Honduras coaches Reinaldo Rueda and Luis Suarez will both face their old sides as the two group outsiders look to get their first points of the World Cup when they meet in Curitiba on Friday.
