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Africa's finest: The Elephants are back and this time they mean business

France, June 3 -- For the first nine World Cups between 1930 and 1970, Cote d'Ivoire was either still part of France, not a member of Fifa, or simply chose not to participate in the tournament. When ... Read More


Afica's finest: The Elephants are back and this time they mean business

France, June 3 -- For the first nine World Cups between 1930 and 1970, Cote d'Ivoire was either still part of France, not a member of Fifa, or simply chose not to participate in the tournament. When ... Read More


French star Wembanyama leads Spurs into NBA finals showdown with Knicks

France, June 3 -- Wembanyama, 22, was voted most valuable player (MVP) in the series of games that led to the Spurs claiming the Western Conference title and a place in the NBA Finals for the first ti... Read More


Players to watch: England's Harry Kane is chasing history

France, June 3 -- England fans will be hoping Kane has not peaked too early on the scoring front. During the 2025/2026 season for Bayern Munich, Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across competitions i... Read More


Players to watch: England'Harry Kane is chasing history

France, June 3 -- England fans will be hoping Kane has not peaked too early on the scoring front. During the 2025/2026 season for Bayern Munich, Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across competitions i... Read More


First contact: Uzbekistan's rise to the global stage

France, June 2 -- Fittingly for a team nicknamed "Asian Italy", a reference to their blue and white kit and defensive style of play, Uzbekistan will be coached at their first World Cup by former Italy... Read More


Players to watch: Germany's Neuer back to haunt World Cup records

France, June 2 -- Neuer said auf Wiedersehen to Die Mannschaft, as the German national team is nicknamed, after the European Championship in 2024. "Anyone who knows me knows that I didn't take this d... Read More


Africa's finest: Morocco, African champions by ruling

France, June 2 -- According to the Confederation of African Football (Caf), which oversees the sport on the continent, Morocco will go into the 2026 World Cup as African champions. The match sheet fr... Read More


Africa's finest: Bafana Bafana return to the World Cup chasing a first knockout stage

France, June 1 -- South Africa played Mexico in the opening game of the 2010 World Cup on home soil. Sixteen years on, the two sides meet again in Mexico City to open this summer's tournament. The 20... Read More


First contact: Curacao's rise to the global stage

France, June 1 -- Curacao, with a population of just over 158,000 and a land area of 444km², qualified for the World Cup when they drew 0-0 with Jamaica last November in Kingston. The Blue Wave ... Read More