Vinicius Junior rescued Brazil from a major World Cup scare as the five-time champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their Group C opener at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Saturday. Morocco stunned Brazil in the 21st minute when Ismael Saibari capitalised on a defensive mix-up involving goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Gabriel and Marquinhos before…
FIFA has explained why several empty seats were seen during South Korea’s 2-1 win over Czechia at the 2026 World Cup, despite announcing an official attendance of 44,985. The world football governing body said the attendance figure was based on tickets scanned and spectators present within the stadium area, not on the number of fans sitting in their assigned…
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his country’s opening World Cup match against Panama in Toronto after being refused entry into Canada. The 32-year-old, who is part of Ghana’s squad and currently plays for Spanish club Villarreal, was expected to travel with the team from their training base in Boston. However, his visa application was rejected by Canadian authorities,…
South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup on Friday, scoring twice in the second half to secure a dramatic victory. The Koreans dominated large spells of the contest but found themselves trailing just before the hour mark when Czech defender Ladislav Krejci headed home from close…
Real Madrid have officially announced the return of José Mourinho as the club’s head coach, ending weeks of speculation and ushering in a new era at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Spanish giants confirmed on Thursday that their Board of Directors, chaired by club president Florentino Pérez, approved Mourinho’s appointment on a three-year contract that will run until June 30,…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in grand style at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, with amazing performances, fireworks, and a spectacle befitting the world’s most-watched sporting event. But beyond the stadium lights, the city of Mexico witnessed a different reality: protests, frustration over high ticket prices, and calls for social justice. Inside the stadium, fans cheered as…
