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June 6, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Fans: The good, the bad and the ugly (Part 2)

The largest international football showpiece will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Algeria
June 6, 2026

Shakira, Burna Boy to perform official song ‘Dai Dai’ at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony Thursday

@shakira and @burnaboy will join an impressive all-star cast during the opening ceremony of the #CopaMundialFIFA in Mexico City!” FIFA tweeted on Friday.

Shakira, Burna Boy to perform ‘Dai Dai’ at 2026 World Cup
June 5, 2026
FIFA 2026
June 5, 2026

FIFA unveils technology-powered Trionda ball for 2026 World Cup

Trionda is a Spanish word meaning ‘three waves’, designed to celebrate the three countries hosting the tournament.

The Trionda ball
June 5, 2026

DR Congo criticises Spain over cancellation of Chile friendly

The match was due to be played on June 9 in La Linea de la Concepcion, southern Spain, but local authorities called it off on public health grounds.

DR Congo football team
June 5, 2026

Davido to headline FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown concert in Los Angeles

He joins Diplo’s Major Lazer in performing at the June 10 countdown concert.

Davido
June 5, 2026

African football stars expected to shine at 2026 FIFA World Cup

From experienced stars seeking to build on Qatar exploits to a new generation eager to announce themselves globally, expectations are rising for another memorable African campaign.

Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Ronwen Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Brahim Diaz
June 4, 2026

Liverpool appoints Iraola as head coach

He expressed his excitement about joining the Merseyside club. 

Andoni iraola
June 4, 2026

Badminton federation opens national coaching vacancies

The recruitment exercise forms part of the BFN’s broader strategy to reposition the sport for sustained growth and greater success on the global stage.

Badminton Federation of Nigeria
June 4, 2026

Olympian seeks greater support for athletics, athletes’ welfare

The former 400 metres hurdler also advocated greater involvement of retired athletes in sports administration.

Henry Amike