Friday, August 21, 2026

Olumayowa Samuel

June 20, 2026

World Cup: Paraguay’s Almiron sent off for covering mouth during altercation with Turkish player

In April, FIFA announced that players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents at the World Cup will be given a red card.

Miguel Almiron
June 20, 2026

Morocco’s Saibari scores fastest 2026 World Cup goal to defeat Scotland

Saibari’s goal made it Morocco’s fastest ever goal at a World Cup, and the second-fastest by an African nation in the tournament’s history.

Ismael Saibari
June 20, 2026

2026 World Cup: USA beat Australia 2-0, advance to round of 32; Turkey lose to Paraguay in Group D

The U.S. opened scoring with an own goal by Australia’s Cameron Burgess in the 11th minute, before Alex Freeman, made it two in the 43rd minute.

U.S. World Cup team.
June 19, 2026

Gov. Otti condoles with family of late actor Alexx Ekubo

“Alexx possessed that rare gift of connecting with people through his performances,” the governor said.

Alexx Ekubo
June 19, 2026

Messi joins Klose as FIFA World Cup’s all-time top scorer

Messi is on course to break and even extend the record at the ongoing 2026 World Cup.

June 19, 2026

2026 World Cup: Mexico beat South Korea, qualify for second round of 32

Mexico have become the first team to book their spot in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating South Korea 1-0 at the Estadio Akron in Zapopan.

June 19, 2026

Canadians won’t forget June 18 FIFA World Cup match: Jesse Marsch

Qatar coach, Julen Lopetegui, speaking on the match, said, “It was a tough match, because everything that could go wrong, did go wrong.”

June 19, 2026

2026 World Cup: Switzerland sweep off Bosnia Herzegovina 4-1 win

Switzerland blew Bosnia-Herzegovina away in the last 20 minutes of the match.

June 19, 2026

2026 World Cup: South Africa rescue point against Czechia

South Africa played to a 1-1 draw against Czechia on Thursday, securing a point in their Group A second game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, in the U.S.

South Africa vs Czech