2026 FIFA WORLD CUP
Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike earns first call-up for France
New Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has received his first France senior national team call-up ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month.
FIFA boss eases visa concerns ahead of US World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has assured African football fans there will be no visa hassles for next year’s FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, despite the US government’s new restrictions.
SABC GCEO Nomsa Chabeli issues major football broadcast commitment
South African Broadcast Corporation Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli has vowed to bring several upcoming major football events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to fans on free-to-air platforms.
Frank Onyeka disappointed by Nigeria snub in World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria international and FC Augsburg midfielder Frank Onyeka has admitted he was disheartened after being omitted from the Super Eagles squad for last month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Mauricio Pochettino vows to turn USA fortunes around before 2026 World Cup
United States manager Mauricio Pcchettino has called for calm after their 2-1 defeat to Canada in the CONCACAF National League third-place play-off on Sunday.
Akhona Makalima has set her sights on the next World Cup tournaments
Trailblazing FIFA-accredited referee, Akhona Makalima, has set her sights on the next big assignment – the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the host nation for the latter event is yet to be announced.
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