FIFA WORLD CUP

Didier Drogba poses for a photo on the Green Carpet ahead of The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 on February 27, 2023 in Paris, France.

Didier Drogba gives expanded 48-team World Cup seal of approval

Former Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has endorsed the expanded FIFA World Cup format ahead of tonight’s draw.

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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Norway, Portugal finish top with big wins

Norway and Portugal claimed the top spots in Group I and F respectively after winning their 2026 World Cup qualifiers in convincing fashion on Sunday.

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Jude Bellingham outburst sparks Thomas Tuchel warning in England win

Thomas Tuchel made it clear that "behaviour is key" after Jude Bellingham reacted angrily to being substituted during England's 2-0 victory over Albania in Tirana.

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Harry Kane strikes twice as England make history against Albania

England extended their flawless march towards the 2026 World Cup with another commanding display, beating Albania 2-0 in Tirana to complete a perfect qualifying campaign of eight wins from eight without conceding a single goal.

CAF president Patrice Motsepe at the 2025 SANEF Annual Fundraiser Gala Dinner in Johannesburg

Patrice Motsepe: South Africa should be a football powerhouse

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has reflected on Bafana Bafana’s historic qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Gayton McKenzie at the recognition of excellence ceremony for the 2024 Olympians and Paralympians at Union Buildings on November 29, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. The ceremony recognised th

Minister McKenzie to shower World Cup-bound Bafana Bafana with bonuses

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has made a promise to reward the World Cup-bound Bafana Bafana stars and technical team with bonuses estimated at R5 million.