Sports
Ivory Coast to Play World Cup Without Home-Based Fans as US Visa Restrictions Bite
Ivory Coast will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup without several hundred of its home-based supporters after they were denied US visitor...
Ivory Coast Star Elye Wahi Under French Police Probe for Spot-Fixing
Ivory Coast international striker Elye Wahi, currently featuring for his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was arrested by French police last...
Ivory Coast Claim First World Cup Win Since 2014 with Last Gasp Victory
An unforgettable night of World Cup football in Philadelphia saw the Ivory Coast snatch a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador, with substitute Amad...
The 2026 World Cup Is Becoming a Cruel Joke, Thanks to U.S. Border Policy
The United States’ co‑hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has descended into a diplomatic and humanitarian crisis, as a cascade of travel...
Ebola Outbreak Forces Cancellation of DR Congo vs Chile Friendly in Spain
Spanish authorities have cancelled a planned international friendly between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Chile, citing health concerns over an Ebola outbreak...
FIFA Set to Introduce Eight New Laws At Next World Cup
Football’s rulemaking body has approved eight major changes that will debut at the next World Cup, according to a report by Pulse Sports....
Senegal Denies Coach Dispute Caused World Cup Travel Delay
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has rejected widespread reports that a contract dispute with head coach Pape Thiaw caused a significant delay to...
DR Congo Asks FIFA for World Cup Ticket Refunds After Ebola Travel Ban Blocks Fans from Attending
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has made a formal request to FIFA for a full refund of World Cup tickets purchased by...
Senegal Football Fans Return Home After Royal Pardon in Morocco
A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Morocco in January have returned home...
Super Eagles Land in Pot A for AFCON 2027 Draw
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been placed in Pot A for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification draw, setting them up as one...
Ghana World Cup Dreams Dashed as US Embassy Denies Over 400 Visa Applications
A cloud of disappointment has settled over Ghanaian football as the United States Embassy in Accra has rejected visa applications for an estimated...
World Cup 2026: 48 Teams, 12 Groups, and 104 Matches Across North America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have 48 teams, 104 matches, and run for 39 days from June 11 to July 19, 2026....