FIFA WORLD CUP

FIFA World Cup-bound DR Congo held by Denmark in Belgium

The Democratic Republic of Congo continued their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Denmark in an international friendly played in Liege, Belgium, on Wednesday.

04 Jun 2026

Switzerland await visa decision as Breel Embolo misses flight to World Cup camp

Switzerland's World Cup preparations have been disrupted after star striker Breel Embolo was unable to travel with the squad to the United States due to a visa issue linked to a criminal conviction that became legally binding earlier this year.

03 Jun 2026

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Carlos Queiroz sees positives as Ghana draw with Wales before World Cup

Ghana's preparations for the FIFA World Cup continued with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday, as new coach Carlos Queiroz took charge of the Black Stars for the first time.

03 Jun 2026

Nabil Bentaleb recalled to Algeria squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign

Algeria have recalled Nabil Bentaleb for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, the midfielder set to join the national team for the first time since October 2025.

01 Jun 2026

Luis Suarez left out as Marcelo Bielsa names Uruguay World Cup squad

Luis Suarez has been omitted from Uruguay's squad for the 2026 World Cup, with head coach Marcelo Bielsa opting for a younger, high-energy group despite leaving out one of the country's greatest-ever players.

31 May 2026

More than 20 in Bafana Bafana camp stuck without World Cup visas

SABC Sport has established that Bafana Bafana's departure for the FIFA World Cup has been delayed due to an ongoing visa issue affecting a significant portion of the travelling delegation.

31 May 2026