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June 23, 2026

Messi broke four World Cup all-time records with Argentina: Guinness World Records

The Guinness World Records confirmed on Monday that Lionel Messi shattered four World Cup all-time records during Argentina’s second Group J match at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.

Messi with GWR
June 23, 2026

2026 World Cup: Algeria beat Jordan 2-1

The two-time African champions came back from a goal down to win 2-1 in their second Group I match at Levi’s Stadium in California, United States.

Algeria
June 23, 2026

2026 World Cup: Norway beat Senegal 3-2, France thrash Iraq 3-0

African champions Senegal lost their second straight Group I match 3-2 to Norway on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

June 23, 2026

NTF apologises as players disrupt DavNotch Tennis Championship

NTF has apologised for the disruption of matches at the sixth DavNotch Open Tennis Championship in Abuja, following a protest by players.

DavNotch Tennis Championship
June 23, 2026

Mexico’s President Sheinbaum meets Merlin, unofficial World Cup mascot, owner

Merlin became an internet sensation after Mexico’s 2–0 opening-match win over South Africa.

Claudia Sheinbaum met with Merlin
June 22, 2026

NBBF begins screening for U-18 African qualifiers 

The exercise will take place at the Indoor Hall of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) and Sunday Dare
June 22, 2026

How Eloy Room of Curacao became 2026 World Cup’s sensational goalkeeper

Room’s masterclass followed the heroic outing of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha in the West African country’s historic goalless draw against Spain last week.

June 22, 2026

FULL LIST: Nigerians playing for other countries at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Peoples Gazette profiled 15 players of Nigerian heritage who are representing other nations at the tournament in North America.

Noni Madueke ,Bukayo Saka,Eberechi Eze,Antonio Nusa,Folarin Balogun,Manuel Akanji,Noah Okafor,Michael Olise,Carney Chukwuemeka ,David Alaba,Felix Nmecha,Jamal Musiala,Ime Okon,Tani Oluwaseyi ,Promise David
June 22, 2026

World Cup: Cape Verde continues impressive run with 2-2 draw against Uruguay

Debutants Cape Verde remain unbeaten at the World Cup after holding two-time champions Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in their second Group H match at the Miami Stadium late Sunday.