Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy has expressed confidence in the Pharaohsâ?? chances of advancing past the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The experienced shot-stopper is confident the record African champions will achieve something special at this yearâ??s tournament.â??Weâ??ve lacked experience. We hadnâ??t qualified for the World Cup in 28 years, and it was the teamâ??s first time competing at that level, so it was only natural that we lacked experience.

The FIFA World Cup has produced countless unforgettable moments, but few are as dramatic as teams fighting back from seemingly impossible situations to secure victory.Throughout the tournament's history, several nations have carved out a reputation for resilience, overturning deficits and producing some of the most remarkable comebacks ever witnessed on football's biggest stage.Austria and Portugal jointly hold the record for the largest comeback victory in World Cup history

Players of the Black Stars are looking all fresh ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The team visited a barbering shop in Nottingham to get their haircut before leaving for the United States.In a video shared on social media, wingers Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Ernest Nuamah were spotted having their turns at the shop.Defender Jonas Adjetey and forward Prince Adu Kwabena were also seen having their hair freshly shaped.The Black Stars left the

Two clubs in Germanyâ??s second division are eager to secure VfB Stuttgartâ??s Justin Diehl on loan this summer.The 21-year-old offensive player may leave Stuttgart temporarily, as reported by BILD, seeking regular match time at a higher level after a tough season plagued by injuries.Diehl remains open to moves in the 2. Bundesliga or abroad. He recently changed his agent and has begun early talks about his next career steps. According to Bild, FC Magdeburg and Hannover 96

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic insists his team is far from their best ahead of the World Cup in North America. The 2018 runners-up secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Slovenia in their final preparatory game.Croatia had lost to Belgium 2-0 few days earlier as part of preparations and with less than a week to start the World Cup, Dalic remains unconvinced."A tough match, our opponent created too many chances for us. We won, we had possession, but I'm worried about

Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah has expressed confidence that Ghanaâ??s Black Stars can overcome their recent struggles and rediscover their best form ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The General Overseer of the Believers Worship Center believes the national team has been written off by many supporters following a period of inconsistent performances that has attracted criticism and gloomy predictions about its future.According to the renowned clergyman, the current mood surrounding

Asante Kotoko's decision to appoint Stanley Menzo as Director of Football is the clearest indication yet that the club is preparing for a major overhaul following a disappointing 2025-26 season.The Porcupine Warriors ended the campaign without a trophy and outside the Ghana Premier League's top four, a significant setback for a club that began the season with high expectations after winning the MTN FA Cup and qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup.Instead of building

Asante Kotoko Executive Chairman James Osei Brown believes the appointment of Stanley Menzo as Director of Football marks an important step in the club's efforts to build a sustainable structure capable of delivering long-term success.The Porcupine Warriors announced the arrival of the former Ajax and Netherlands goalkeeper on Monday, handing him responsibility for the club's overall football direction.Speaking after the appointment, Osei Brown said Menzo's extensive

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have appointed Dutch-Surinamese football legend Stanley Menzo as the clubâ??s new Technical Director, GHANAsoccernet.com can report The Porcupine Warriors concluded the appointment as part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen the clubâ??s technical structure and drive long-term football development.Menzo arrives in Kumasi with a wealth of experience accumulated over several decades in the game, both as a player and coach.Born

Former Ghana international Yaw Acheampong Joachim says the Black Stars are showing signs of improved tactical discipline under new head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The former Real Madrid and Manchester United assistant coach replaced Otto Addo in March 2026 and has so far overseen just one match in charge, a 1-1 draw against Wales.Speaking about Ghanaâ??s build-up to the World Cup, the former Medeama coach stressed that the

Forward Kwadwo Obeng Jnr is set to leave Heart of Lions as a free agent, with an Ethiopian club expressing strong interest in securing the services of the 27-year-old attacker.Obeng's contract with the Kpando-based club has officially expired, and the player is now free to negotiate with interested parties.The 27-year-old forward, who previously had spells with Aduana Stars and Hearts of Oak, joined Heart of Lions in August 2024 on a two-year deal that has now run its course.An

For years, football fans across Ghana and beyond have experienced the game from a distance through television screens, social media clips, and crowded stadium broadcasts that capture the spectacle but rarely the intimacy. The admiration has always been real, yet separated by an invisible line between the fans and the heroes they celebrate.In July 2026, that distance will finally close.The All Star Festival 2026 (ASF26) is being positioned as one of the countryâ??s most ambitious

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has reportedly been denied entry into the United States despite being selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Artan is said to have been stopped by immigration officials upon arrival at Miami International Airport and was subsequently returned to Istanbul on Monday.The development comes just days before the start of the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, where Artan had been appointed as one of Africa's representatives

Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku has thrown his full support behind Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, insisting that the Portuguese tactician's appointment was no accident.Speaking about Queiroz, who was appointed in April 2026 on a short-term deal ahead of the World Cup, Okraku revealed that the coach went through a rigorous three-round interview process and emerged as the best candidate."I have not known Carlos for long. His name came up during

Switzerland's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have taken an unusual turn after players were warned about snakes in areas surrounding their training base in San Diego.The Swiss national team arrived in California ahead of their opening Group B match against Qatar on June 13 and have been adapting to the local conditions, including warm and humid weather.However, attention has also turned to wildlife after Switzerland's official team account shared an image of the

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has sought for spiritual assistance for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Honourable Adams and his entourage visited the Believers Worship Centre, popularly known as the Philadelphia Movement, during their White Sunday congregation.And with Ghana set to face Croatia in Philadelphia later this month, the Minister believes the link between the spiritual home and the Black Stars' third game is not just

The balance of Ghanaâ??s team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been significantly disrupted by a wave of high-profile injuries, forcing head coach Carlos Queiroz to reshuffle his final 26-man roster.The casualties span every critical department, stripping the Black Stars of their core defensive spine and their primary creative outlet right before their Group L opener against Panama.Ultimately, these setbacks have drastically shifted the squad's dynamic from an aggressive,

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi is concerned about the injuries suffered by Noussair Mazraoui and Abde Ezzalzouli during the Atlas Lionsâ?? international friendly against Norway.The injuries have raised concerns within the Moroccan camp as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Despite being pleased with aspects of his sideâ??s performance, Ouahbi revealed after the match that the fitness of the two players

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has said that his outfit minimum target is to reach the quarterfinals of the tournament.The Taranga Lions, one-time AFCON winners, has been drawn in Group I alongside European giants, France, Norway and Asian side, Iraq. Senegal will open their World Cup account against their colonial masters, France in a high-stake clash on June 16, 2026.The experienced defender has, however, expressed immense confidence in the current Senegal squad, insisting

Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed has delivered a strong motivational message to the national team ahead of the FIFA World Cup, urging the players to abandon a â??participation mentalityâ? and embrace a culture of ambition, discipline, and victory.The expanded 2026 World Cup will kick-start on Thursday, with 48 nations set to battle it out for the covetous trophy.Addressing the team ahead of the tournament, the President emphasized that simply appearing at the World Cup