BY KUNLE SOLAJA. Egypt and IR Iran will meet competitively for the first time, with both nations pursuing a landmark achievement—qualification for the FIFA...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA. Belgium will aim to stretch their unbeaten run in international football to 16 matches when they face New Zealand, who have quietly...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA. Unbeaten Cabo Verde will enter unfamiliar territory when they face Saudi Arabia in their first-ever FIFA World Cup match against an Asian...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA History suggests there may be little to separate Uruguay and Spain when the two football powers meet in another intriguing FIFA...
By Kunle Solaja Nicolas Pepe struck twice as Côte d’Ivoire secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first...
Ecuador completed a remarkable escape from World Cup elimination with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Germany on Wednesday, booking a place in the...
By KUNLE SOLAJA. Côte d’Ivoire head coach made four changes to his starting line-up for Thursday’s crucial FIFA World Cup Group E encounter against Curaçao, while...
Mexico’s 3-0 defeat of Czechia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 produced a remarkable collection of milestones, reinforcing El Tri’s place among the tournament’s...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA Tunisia will chase only their second FIFA World Cup victory over European opposition when they face the Netherlands in their final Group...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA Türkiye will renew acquaintance with Concacaf opposition for the first time at the FIFA World Cup since 2002, when they face the...