A group of young dancers from Uganda known as the Ghetto Kids have spoken of their joy at performing alongside international pop star Shakira during a World Cup final, describing the experience in their own enthusiastic words as “very, very, very, very, very good.” Speaking to the BBC, members of the troupe expressed their excitement […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that FIFA president Gianni Infantino will not be asked to clarify the circumstances surrounding a controversial red card issued to a player named Balogun during a World Cup match, in which U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly intervened to help overturn the ban. Background of the incident According to
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United States President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were met with audible boos from the crowd on Sunday as they took part in the trophy presentation ceremony following the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey. The moment, which traditionally celebrates the winning team, instead became a notable scene as sections of the
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United States President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino have jointly praised the recently concluded World Cup, describing the tournament as a resounding success and one of the greatest sporting events in modern history. Their remarks underscored the global reach and unifying power of football at a time when major international competitions are increasingly
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A young pygmy hippo named Moo Deng at a zoo in Thailand has become an unlikely football oracle, tipping a World Cup final showdown between France and Argentina in a lighthearted public event aimed at fans gearing up for the tournament. In the staged prediction, keepers presented the hippo with food items representing competing nations.
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England booked their place in the World Cup semifinals on 12 July 2026 after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Norway in extra time, with Jude Bellingham once again proving decisive for the Three Lions. The result sparked jubilant scenes among supporters in London, where fans gathered to watch the crucial quarterfinal unfold on big screens
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The South African football community has been plunged into mourning following the death of Jayden Adams, a midfielder for both the national team and domestic powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns. He was 25 years old. Adams had recently returned from representing South Africa at the World Cup, where his performances had drawn attention and contributed to discussions
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South African footballer Jayden Adams, a midfielder who represented his country at the FIFA World Cup and played for Mamelodi Sundowns, has died at the age of 25, according to a confirmation from South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie. The news has sent shockwaves through South African football, where Adams was
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A newly identified species of sea slug has been named in honour of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, paying tribute to his standout performance for the island nation against Spain at a World Cup tournament. An unusual tribute The decision to immortalise the goalkeeper’s name in the natural world reflects the international attention Vozinha earned during
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The Egyptian Football Association has formally lodged a complaint with FIFA, calling for an investigation into what it described as “double standards” in officiating during Egypt’s controversial World Cup defeat by Argentina. The Egyptian federation has also demanded that certain match officials be removed from further involvement in the tournament. The complaint centres on decisions
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The race for the World Cup Golden Boot has taken shape heading into the quarterfinals, with Argentina’s Lionel Messi sitting at the top of the scoring charts after netting his eighth goal of the tournament against Egypt. The tally places the veteran forward ahead of two of the most prolific young strikers in world football,
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The second half of a World Cup fixture between Argentina and Egypt became the centre of attention not for the quality of football on display, but for a sequence of contentious decisions involving the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). A disallowed goal, a series of yellow cards shown to Egyptian players, and visibly contrasting reactions from
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