When defending champions Argentina take on debutants Cape Verde in Friday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash, much of the spotlight will once again...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA. Of the three African survivors whose fate will be decided this Friday, Cape Verde’s journey has been the most remarkable. Making their...
For the first time since their memorable run to the quarter-finals in 2010, Ghana are back in the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup, where...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA. Ghana’s clash with Colombia carries an intriguing subplot. Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz will be facing a team he knows...
Spain’s impressive march at the FIFA World Cup 2026 continued on Thursday as their commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in the Round of 32 stretched...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA. Egypt enter their meeting with Australia carrying considerable attacking momentum. The Pharaohs have found the net in each of their last...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored either side of halftime as Switzerland ended an 88-year wait for a FIFA World...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA. One legend marches on. The other leaves the FIFA World Cup stage, perhaps for the final time. Cristiano Ronaldo kept alive...
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has etched his name into FIFA World Cup history after setting a new record for the longest clean-sheet streak by...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA A fascinating coaching subplot will accompany Thursday’s FIFA World Cup Round-of-32 clash between Switzerland and Algeria as two managers linked by history...