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Deschamps relishes Mbappe Haaland showdown in 2026 World Cup group

France coach Didier Deschamps says he is excited by the prospect of a World Cup group stage showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland after France were drawn with Norway for the 2026 tournament.​ Speaking after Friday’s draw in Washington, Deschamps called the meeting of the Real Madrid and Manchester City stars a “beautiful duel”, noting that both are global icons and leading contenders for the Golden Boot.​ France and Norway will face each other in Group I alongside Senegal, with the final team to come from an intercontinental playoff between Iraq, Bolivia or Suriname, in what Deschamps described as one of the toughest groups.​ Mbappe has already scored around 30 goals in 24 appearances for club and country this season, while Haaland has hit more than 30 in a similar number of games, form that underlines expectations around their […]

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Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over US visa row

Iran says it will boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in the United States, protesting visa restrictions that could prevent its officials from attending the ceremony. The draw is scheduled to take place in the US, one of the three co-hosts of the 2026 tournament alongside Canada and Mexico.​ Iranian football authorities argue that current US entry rules and political tensions could stop members of their delegation from securing visas. They insist that all qualified teams should be guaranteed equal access to attend official FIFA events, including the final draw.​ Officials in Tehran say they have raised their concerns with FIFA, warning that hosting a major football event in a country with strict visa limits undermines the principle of fairness. They contend that sports events should remain neutral spaces, free from political pressure or discrimination.​ The boycott threat adds […]

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Nigeria to Face Gabon in World Cup Play-off Semi-final

Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match-up was confirmed after both teams secured their places as two of the four best runners-up from the group stage. Nigeria qualified with a 4-0 victory over Benin, while Gabon finished second in their group. The single-leg semi-final will be played in Morocco on November 13th. The other semi-final will feature Cameroon against DR Congo. The winners of both matches will meet in the final on November 16th. The ultimate winner of the play-off tournament will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026 for a final chance to qualify for the World Cup.

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Stephen Appiah Returns to Black Stars Management Committee Ahead of 2026 World Cup.

Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah, has been invited by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to rejoin the reconstituted Black Stars management committee ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, set to begin in March.Led by GFA President Kurt Okraku, the committee's reformation is in progress, with key individuals such as Dr Randy Abbey, who will chair the committee, and Appiah, among the potential members. Richard Duah Nsenkyire, CEO of Ghana Premier League side Samartex, and Samuel Aboabri, Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association, are also expected to join.Despite Appiah's past reservations about the way appointments were handled, he is currently in discussions regarding his return. His concerns were previously shared with the relevant authorities and are expected to be addressed before final confirmation.Further appointments may include a technical director to assist Otto Addo and a team psychologist, […]

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