African Teams at 2026 World Cup: Progress Report
Ten African teams compete in the 2026 World Cup. Results are mixed: some shine, others falter. Can they justify expanded slots?
Category : Football
Messi Eyes Scoring Record in Argentina vs Austria Clash
Lionel Messi can become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer as Argentina face Austria in a Group J decider in Dallas.
Cape Verde's World Cup Run Continues; Stars Return
Cape Verde's fairy-tale World Cup continues as they advance; Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland all feature in matchday action.
Carragher: Drop Saka, start Guehi for England vs Ghana
Jamie Carragher advises Thomas Tuchel to start Marc Guehi and rest Bukayo Saka for England's World Cup group game against Ghana, while urging not to rest Declan Rice.
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Man Utd and Chelsea chase Real Madrid's Camavinga for £52m
Manchester United and Chelsea have approached Real Madrid to sign Eduardo Camavinga, with a £52m (€60m) asking price set by the Spanish club after Jose Mourinho deemed the midfielder surplus to requirements.
England World Cup qualification scenarios vs Ghana
England need a win against Ghana on Tuesday to secure World Cup knockout qualification. A draw or loss still leaves paths to the Round of 32, with head-to-head tiebreakers now in use.
Arsenal lead Tottenham for Sandro Tonali
Arsenal hold the upper hand over Tottenham to sign Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, with the midfielder preferring a move to the Emirates after Spurs' £75m bid was rejected.
World Cup 2026: Three teams eliminated, three qualify
Three teams have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after two matches due to a new head-to-head tiebreaker rule. Haiti, Turkiye, and Tunisia are out, while Mexico, USA, and Germany have qualified for the Round of 32.
Prince Harry fans all say same thing after rare Father's Day photo
Meghan Markle shared a rare Father's Day photo of Prince Harry with Archie and Lilibet; fans all noted how genuinely joyful Harry appeared.
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Watkins: Rogers destined for top amid Arsenal links
Ollie Watkins says Aston Villa teammate Morgan Rogers, an £85m Arsenal target, can reach the 'very, very top' as the Premier League champions eye a summer move.
Man Utd agree personal terms with £80m star Fernandes
Manchester United have agreed personal terms with West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, valued at £80m, after Arsenal and Real Madrid pulled out of the race. Tottenham remain in contention.
EastEnders' Karen Taylor returns after 2 years
Lorraine Stanley reprised her role as Karen Taylor in EastEnders on June 22, 2026, calling Chelsea Fox to warn her about Sheila Atkins, Gray's grandmother.
Joe Hart backs Spain's decision to bench Arsenal's David Raya
Joe Hart defends Spain's choice to start Unai Simon over Arsenal's David Raya at the World Cup, citing Simon's consistency and Euros success.
Man Utd urged to hijack Liverpool's £112m Diomande deal
Louis Saha has urged Manchester United to hijack Liverpool's move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, valued at £112m, amid interest from PSG, Man City, and Bayern Munich.
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Mbappe in talks with Beckham over MLS move
Kylian Mbappe has not ruled out a future MLS move, revealing David Beckham has discussed it with him multiple times. The Real Madrid star also praised Messi and Ronaldo as the best forwards.
Klopp slams Van der Vaart over Van Dijk criticism
Jurgen Klopp has hit out at pundit Rafael van der Vaart for criticizing Virgil van Dijk, defending his former player after Van der Vaart made a 'Boeing 747' remark and an offensive joke about Japanese players.
Roy Keane hits out at Tuchel 'overreaction' after England win
Roy Keane has criticised the 'overreaction' to Thomas Tuchel's half-time team talk during England's 4-2 win over Croatia, insisting the manager was just doing his job.
Coronation Street: Maria exposes Gary and Sarah 'affair'
Maria Connor accuses husband Gary Windass and Sarah Platt of an affair at a dinner party, leading to chaos. Samia Longchambon calls it Maria's most challenging situation yet.
Rooney raves about teenage World Cup star Lamine Yamal
Wayne Rooney praised 18-year-old Lamine Yamal after his goal for Spain at the World Cup, calling him an 'incredible' player who brings confidence to the team.
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Rice reveals nerve pain, calls schedule 'obscene'
Declan Rice has been managing nerve pain in his hamstring since Christmas, playing 63 matches this season. He says he is fit for England's World Cup game against Ghana.
World Cup: Iran's Freedom Fight, Belgium's Last Chance
World Cup offers escape and meaning: Iran plays for freedom amid struggle, Belgium seeks redemption for golden generation after draw with Egypt.
Pollock and Smith eye England tour after Saints' win
Henry Pollock and Fin Smith celebrate Northampton's Premiership final win over Exeter, as attention shifts to England's tour squad announcement for South Africa.
Jeremy Doku out of Belgium vs Iran due to illness
Jeremy Doku will miss Belgium's crucial World Cup match against Iran due to a respiratory infection, not the controversy over his plan to leave the tournament for his child's birth.
Bergvall hands in transfer request at Tottenham
Sweden World Cup star Lucas Bergvall has told Tottenham he wants to leave this summer, with Chelsea and Aston Villa interested. Spurs rejected earlier bids but may now negotiate.
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Crystal Palace murder: First pictures show cordon
A murder inquiry has been launched after a man in his 30s was stabbed to death on Westow Hill in Crystal Palace. Another man has been arrested.
Root defiant but New Zealand close in on series-levelling win
Joe Root's unbeaten 75 and 14,000 Test runs milestone cannot prevent England from facing a huge target of 463, with New Zealand dominating and closing in on a series-levelling victory.
Rashford and Rice boost England; Saka likely on bench
Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice trained fully ahead of England's World Cup match against Ghana, while Bukayo Saka is expected to start on the bench due to an achilles issue.
McCullum era at England cricket team faces scrutiny
England cricket team's shambolic performance raises questions about Brendon McCullum's future as head coach, with off-field issues and a series of defeats prompting calls for change.
Michael Olise: Key Faultline in French Football History
Michael Olise, born in White City and a chess enthusiast, was the key man in France's midfield against Senegal, embodying a freedom that contrasts with Deschamps' tactical yoke.
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Netherlands Edge Sweden 2-1 in World Cup Group F
Netherlands defeated Sweden 2-1 in a tense World Cup Group F match, with goals from Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo securing the win despite a late Swedish push.
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