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Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament

Alake UriJuly 6, 2026July 6, 2026

by Alake UriJuly 6, 2026July 6, 2026020

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup of his career. The 41-year-old made...

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Norway have knocked Brazil out of the FIFA World Cup after Erling Haaland scored twice in a thrilling victory.

Alake UriJuly 6, 2026July 6, 2026

by Alake UriJuly 6, 2026July 6, 2026018

Haaland delivered a match-winning performance, netting a brace to lead Norway past the five-time world champions and into the next round of the tournament. Erling...

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Paraguay beat Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

Alake UriJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026

by Alake UriJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026021

The South Americans won 4-3 on spot kicks after the match finished 1-1 in extra-time to inflict Germany’s first ever defeat in a penalty shootout...

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Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16

Alake UriJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026

by Alake UriJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026020

Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in...

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W’Cup: Ghana beat Panama 1-0, Diaz shine in Colombia 3-1 win over Uzbekistan

Alake UriJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

by Alake UriJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026027

Ghana won a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday. Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the...

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World Cup countdown: Davido wears custom jacket bearing names of abducted pupils, teachers

Alake UriJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026

by Alake UriJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026028

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Wednesday, appeared on stage for the FIFA World Cup countdown concert in a customised outfit honouring...

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Shakira, Burna Boy Thrill Fans at 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico

Alake UriJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026

by Alake UriJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026030

Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, delivered a high-energy joint performance at the opening ceremony of the...

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‘We don’t control everything,’ FIFA breaks silence on visa issues

Alake UriJune 11, 2026June 11, 2026

by Alake UriJune 11, 2026June 11, 2026032

FIFA President Gianni Infantino brushed off criticism over World Cup visa issues and sky-high ticket prices on Wednesday in a defiant eve-of-tournament press conference. Speaking...

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Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up

Alake UriJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026

by Alake UriJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026031

Lionel Messi scored within minutes of making his return from an injury scare as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up in...

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Mexico promises peaceful World Cup opening despite protests

Alake UriJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026

by Alake UriJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026033

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests. A teachers’...

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Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament

Norway have knocked Brazil out of the FIFA World Cup after Erling Haaland scored twice in a thrilling victory.

Paraguay beat Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16

W’Cup: Ghana beat Panama 1-0, Diaz shine in Colombia 3-1 win over Uzbekistan

World Cup countdown: Davido wears custom jacket bearing names of abducted pupils, teachers

Shakira, Burna Boy Thrill Fans at 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico

‘We don’t control everything,’ FIFA breaks silence on visa issues

Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up

Mexico promises peaceful World Cup opening despite protests

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‘Kidnappers spoke Igala, Fulani and Hausa,’ rescued Kogi victims recount ordeal

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