Claude Le Roy returns as Congo-Brazzaville coach at 78, tasked with qualifying for AFCON 2027 and rebuilding a side mired in crisis — following the DR Congo blueprint.

Three nationalities, five languages and soon to be resident in a fourth country: Ismael Saibari, the star of Morocco's World Cup so far, is set to join Bayern Munich. But he has business to finish ...

De Ketelaere (undisclosed) was spotted wearing a small bandage but the issue is not believed to be serious and he is expected to be available for ...

National football teams, more often than not, have nicknames that reflect their country’s culture, history or identity.

Belgium does not plan to start Romelu Lukaku during the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to his fitness abilities coming off an injury ...

The Red Devils face Mohamed Salah-led Egypt in their World Cup opener tonight. Belgium begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a Group G clash against Egypt at Lumen Field on June 15. The Red ...

Lamine Yamal has entered the fray for Spain. Hydration break in Atlanta. Spain not disheartened yet and continue to dominate ...

In what could be the defining match of Group G, Belgium will lock horns with Egypt in their opening World Cup 2026 clash at Seattle Stadium on Monday. Belgium might have ambitions of winning the ...

Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica The expanded 48-team World Cup should ...

African teams enter the World Cup with more momentum than ever before in light of Morocco's unprecedented run to the semi-finals in Qatar, which changed the landscape for the continent's sides. The ...

The expanded 48-team World Cup should change the way African teams approach qualification for the knockouts. With the eight best third-placed teams advancing alongside the top two in each group, ...

From animals to colors to local cultural symbols, every team (except one) has a special moniker that's specific to their ...