An Argentine footballer playing in Venezuela’s second division has suffered a devastating personal loss after last week’s powerful earthquakes claimed the lives of his wife...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA Gabriel Martinelli struck deep into stoppage time to rescue Brazil from a shock World Cup exit as the five-time champions battled...
By Kunle Solaja, Lower Manhattan in New York For a journalist covering the FIFA World Cup, each day is usually measured by match schedules, press...
By Kunle Solaja, New York The group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has concluded in record-breaking fashion, with unprecedented attendance figures, massive fan...
By Kunle Solaja Africa’s hopes of extending its remarkable run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will rest heavily on Morocco when the Atlas Lions...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA Germany will seek to continue their impressive FIFA World Cup knockout-stage record when they face Paraguay in a Round of 32 encounter...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA Japan will attempt to achieve a historic first when they face Brazil in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup,...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA. Canada head coach Jesse Marsch wasted little time turning his attention to the next challenge after his side secured a place in...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA Co-hosts Canada became the first team to book a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after Stephen Eustaquio’s...
BY KUNLE SOLAJA, NEW YORK As African teams continue to make headlines at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 by securing places in the knockout...