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Coach Desabre salutes 'pride of a generation' after DRC seal World Cup spot

France, April 2 -- "We're going to enjoy the qualification," said Mbemba, whose side will play in Group K at the World Cup this summer alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia. "But we'll keep wor... Read More


Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Sweden and Czech Republic reach 2026 World Cup

France, April 1 -- Italy, who have won the World Cup four times since its inception in 1930, collapsed in the penalty shoot-out with Bosnia and Herzegovina after the match ended 1-1 in Zenica. The It... Read More


DRC and Iraq book 2026 World Cup spots after inter-confederation play-off wins

France, April 1 -- DRC defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra-time to advance to the quadrennial event for the first time since 1974 when the national team appeared as Zaire. They will join nine other ... Read More


Fifa chief hails Mexico's readiness as teams prepare for World Cup finals

France, March 31 -- Fifa president Gianni Infantino expressed confidence that Mexico will deliver a successful World Cup, saying organisers had carefully reviewed preparations for the tournament. Aft... Read More


Ghana football bosses sack head coach Addo after fourth straight defeat

France, March 31 -- According to a statement released on Tuesday, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) thanked Otto Addo "sincerely for his contribution to the team" and wished him "the best of l... Read More


Amnesty warns of 'serious risks' to certain fans during 2026 World Cup

France, March 30 -- In the report Humanity Must Win: defending rights, tackling repression at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, Amnesty says neither World Cup organisers Fifa nor the US authorities h... Read More


France boss Deschamps tells World Cup hopefuls to stay humble after wins in US

France, March 30 -- France captain Kylian Mbappe scored the opener as his side beat Brazil 2-1 on 26 March at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. On 29 March at the Northwest Stadium i... Read More


African football chiefs plan revamp of continent's governing body

France, March 30 -- The showdown on 18 January at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat was held up for nearly 20 minutes after Senegal's players walked off in protest over the referee's decision ... Read More


Lens criticise decision to postpone game before PSG Champions League clash

France, March 26 -- The match between second-placed Lens and pacesetters PSG at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens was scheduled to take place on 11 April, as part of the 29th round of fixtu... Read More


Macron leads national tribute to reformist ex-PM Lionel Jospin

France, March 26 -- Members of the Republican Guard carried Jospin's French flag-draped casket into the courtyard of the building that houses Napoleon's tomb to the beat of a drum. "He helped bring F... Read More