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by Ayomide Balogun France got their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a 3-1 victory over Senegal at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A bumper crowd watched as Kylian Mbappé stole the headlines with a second-half brace, while substitute Bradley Barcola added a delightful goal on his tournament debut. Senegal responded late through Ibrahim Mbaye, but it was not enough to spoil the party for France. The match carried historical weight, coming 24 years after Senegal’s famous 1-0 upset over France in the 2002 World Cup opener. This time, however, France showed…

By Daniel Akinte Argentina will kick off the defence of their World Cup crown against Algeria in Kansas City on Wednesday morning and the reigning champions are aiming to become just the third nation in history to retain the World Cup title. La Albiceleste have been drawn in a competitive Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. On the other hand, Algeria are making their first World Cup appearance since 2014 and the Fennec Foxes arrive with a talented squad capable of testing even the strongest teams in the tournament. Both sides know that a positive result in their opening…

By Daniel Akinte France and Senegal renew one of the World Cup’s most memorable rivalries when they meet in their Group I opener at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. The fixture remains etched in football history after Senegal stunned defending champions France 1-0 on their World Cup debut in 2002 through the late Papa Bouba Diop’s iconic winner. More than two decades later, both nations meet again with hopes of making a strong start in a group that also includes Norway and Iraq. France arrive in North America among the favourites to lift the trophy and become only the third nation…

By Daniel Akinte  Senegal will head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup without the backing of the passionate supporters who have long served as their “12th man,” after many fans were denied visas to travel to the United States. Despite the setback, the Secretary General of the Senegalese Football Federation, Abdoulaye Sow, remains confident that the Lions of Teranga can still make a significant impact at the tournament. Senegal is one of several countries participating at this year’s World Cup whose supporters have been unable to travel due to strict immigration restrictions imposed by co-hosts the United States. The Lions…

by Ayomide Balogun In a thrilling Group G opener at Lumen Field in Seattle, Belgium and Egypt played out a 1-1 draw on Monday, denying the Pharaohs a historic first-ever World Cup victory while highlighting the competitive balance in what promises to be an intriguing group. A crowd of 66,775 watched as Egypt took a surprise lead through a stunning strike from Emam Ashour in the 19th-20th minute, assisted by Mohamed Salah. The midfielder unleashed a powerful right-footed drive from outside the box that left Thibaut Courtois with little chance, marking only the second time Egypt had led in a…

 By Daniel Akinte  The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is set to deliver an intriguing encounter as 2010 World Cup winners Spain face tournament debutants Cape Verde. This Group H clash, scheduled for June 15, 2026, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA, presents this classic game with Cape Verde aiming to cause a significant upset against one of Europe’s footballing giants. Team Overview: Spain Spain enters the 2026 World Cup as European champions, having recently won EURO 2024 with an entertaining style of football. Despite disappointing performances in the last three World Cups since their 2010 triumph, the…

By Ayomide Balogun  Four time world cup champions Germany kicked off their opening match against debutants Curaçao in style as they scored seven in a dominant encounter. Germany started brightly with Nmecha’s opener, but Curaçao shocked the world by putting one back, this gave the underdogs a memorable moment and the score was briefly tied. Germany regained control before half time and exploded after the break. They scored six unanswered goals, showing depth, attacking prowess, and clinical finishing. Fans and Expert Reactions  The showing from Germany earned plaudits from fans around the world, while some saw it as just another…

United States President Donald Trump has announced that Washington and Tehran have reached a peace agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US naval blockade on Iranian ports. He also called for an end to all further attacks. Trump declared that the agreement was complete in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, saying commercial shipping and oil exports would resume through the vital waterway. “The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all,” he wrote. Trump said he had authorised the toll-free reopening of…

By Daniel Akinte Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, believes Morocco had enough quality to beat Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and would likely have secured a comfortable victory if they had forwards like Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman leading the attack. Reacting to Morocco’s 1-1 draw with Brazil in their Group C clash on Saturday, Oliseh praised the North Africans for their organization, discipline and attacking intent throughout the match. Taking to his X account on Sunday, the former Super Eagles midfielder said Morocco impressed him on both ends of the pitch and suggested…

 Ayomide Balogun   Group E sees one of the most interesting clash as four-time World Cup winners Germany do battle with debutants Curaçao. Curaçao come into the competition as the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup. Their size has been no deterrent to their grit as they topped their CONCACAF qualifying group and bring a fairytale underdog story to the competition. Germany with the quality they posses have been tipped as one of the favorites to win this year’s world cup. They arrive Texas in immense form having won their last nine games. Germany’s high press and…