Mahrez Retires From Algeria Duty After World Cup Exit
Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football after Algeria’s 2-0 defeat to Switzerland ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign....
African football
Golden Eaglets China Trip Raises Stakes As Nigeria Begins U17 Rebuild
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets are set for a youth tournament in China as preparations build toward the next WAFU B U17 qualification campaign....
Scaloni Sees Cape Verde Danger As Argentina Enter No-Mistake Knockout Test
Lionel Scaloni has warned Argentina not to underestimate Cape Verde as the defending champions prepare for a World Cup Round of 32 knockout test....
Algeria Pay For Missed Chances As Switzerland March Into Last 16
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored as Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 at BC Place to reach the World Cup last 16....
Senegal Coach Thiaw Left Hurting After Belgium’s Late World Cup Comeback
Senegal manager Pape Thiaw admitted the pain after Belgium came from two goals down to beat the Lions of Teranga 3-2 after extra time....
Gueye Steps Away From Senegal As World Cup Exit Turns Up Heat On Technical Crew
Pape Gueye has stepped away from Senegal duty while the current technical crew remains, adding pressure after the Teranga Lions’ World Cup exit....
Tielemans Breaks Senegal Hearts As Belgium Complete Wild World Cup Comeback
Belgium came from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time, with Youri Tielemans scoring a dramatic late penalty to send the Red Devils into the World Cup last 16....
Fae Says Ivory Coast Must Learn After Haaland Punishes Late World Cup Lapse
Ivory Coast’s World Cup run ended after Erling Haaland scored late to give Norway a 2-1 Round of 32 win despite Amad Diallo’s equaliser....
Haaland Fires Norway Past Ivory Coast As Brazil Test Awaits
Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to claim their first World Cup knockout victory and set up a last-16 clash with Brazil....
Ouahbi Says Morocco Have Earned Respect After Netherlands World Cup Shock
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi says the Atlas Lions have earned respect after beating the Netherlands on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16....