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Spain lifted their second World Cup title at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, on Sunday, July 19 after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Courtesy

The World Cup that ended one era and introduced another

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The World Cup in 2026 has sent out a red flag to all large federations of Europe and South America. Shutterstock

FIFA World Cup 2026: The biggest upsets, disappointments

Thursday, July 16, 2026
A clash of generations: Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham prepare to lead Argentina and England into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final with a place in the final at stake.

Messi vs Bellingham: A World Cup semi-final between two footballing generations

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
France will face Spain on Tuesday in Dallas, while defending champions Argentina, ranked second, meet fourth-ranked England on Wednesday in Atlanta.

History as FIFA's top four ranked nations meet in World Cup semis

Monday, July 13, 2026
Players of Belgium celebrate a past goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Seattle Stadium. Belgium will now meet Spain in the quarter-finals. (Xinhua photo)

World Cup hosts USA sent packing by ruthless Belgium

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Morocco players lift up the brace scorer after qualifying for his historic run to the semi-finals at Qatar 2022 transformed perceptions of African football. Photo Courtesy

Morocco and Egypt carry Africa’s World Cup 2026 dream

Sunday, July 05, 2026
The Black Stars advanced from Group L after defeating Panama 1-0, holding England to a goalless draw and narrowly losing 2-1 to Croatia. Courtesy

Africa’s World Cup hopes continue as four more nations eye last 16 berth

Friday, July 03, 2026
Folarin Balogun of the United States celebrates after scoring during the round of 32 match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. (Xinhua photo)

Ten-man USA beat Bosnia to reach World Cup last 16

Thursday, July 02, 2026
For the first time, the continent will have 10 representatives at the tournament, a historic expansion that must come with equally historic ambition.

Africa must go to the World Cup to compete, not merely participate

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Former Manchester United academy winger and current FC Groningen midfielder Noam Emeran, speaks with the journalists in Cairo. Courtesy
Football

Emeran: I wanted to be ready before joining Amavubi

Monday, June 08, 2026
APR FC finished the 3rd during CECAFA Kagame Cup 2025 in Tanzania. APR are Rwanda's most successful CECAFA Kagame Cup winners with three titles in 2004, 2007 and most recently in 2010. File
Football

Rwanda's 2026 sporting calendar should be an opportunity to shine beyond hosting

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Stephen Constantine. Net photo
Football

Stephen Constantine returns as Amavubi head coach 

Thursday, March 12, 2026