South Africa secured qualification to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after grinding out a tense 1-0 victory over South Korea in their decisive final Group A encounter on Thursday morning.Bafana Bafana entered the match under pressure following defeat to Mexico and a draw against Czechia in their opening two fixtures, leaving them with only one point and needing a victory to guarantee progression to the knockout stage.On the matchday, South Korea started brightly and

England manager Thomas Tuchel has praised Ghanaâ??s organisation and resilience after the Black Stars produced a disciplined defensive display to secure a 0-0 draw against the Three Lions in their Group L clash on Tuesday night.Tuchel admitted his side found it difficult to break through a compact and physically committed Ghana team, despite enjoying long spells of dominance in possession.England controlled much of the contest but were repeatedly frustrated by Ghanaâ??s structured

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has praised Ghanaâ??s tactical organisation after both sides played out a goalless draw in Group L action at the Boston Stadium on Tuesday night.The Black Stars produced a compact and disciplined defensive display that frustrated England throughout the encounter, despite long periods of pressure from Thomas Tuchelâ??s side.England dominated possession and dictated the tempo for much of the match, but struggled to convert control into clear-cut

Morocco booked their place in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after overcoming a determined Haiti side in a dramatic 4-2 victory on Wednesday in Atlanta.The result confirmed Moroccoâ??s progression from the group stage, but it was anything but straightforward, as the North African side were pushed all the way in a tense and unpredictable encounter filled with momentum swings and standout moments.Morocco were rocked early in the match when goalkeeper Bono accidentally

Ghana's goalless draw with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been the most-watched World Cup broadcast in BBC history.The Group L match garnered a peak viewership of 15.4 million on BBC One and iPlayer, exceeding all prior World Cup broadcasts by the network.Notwithstanding the absence of goals, the eagerly awaited match captivated the interest of football enthusiasts throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.The record-breaking viewership reflects both teams' global

Senegal and Iraq head into their final Group I clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup knowing that victory is crucial if they are to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stage as one of the tournamentâ??s best third-placed teams.The two nations will meet at BMO Field in Toronto on Friday in a high-pressure encounter, with both sides still searching for their first win of the competition after difficult starts to the tournament.Key Stakes:For Senegal, expectations were significantly

Tunisia head into their final Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with only pride left to fight for as they prepare to face the Netherlands at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday.The Eagles of Carthage have already been eliminated from the tournament following consecutive defeats, while the Dutch arrive in Kansas City aiming to secure top spot in the group and continue their impressive World Cup run.The new tournament regulations, which prioritise head-to-head results over goal difference,

Curacao and Ivory Coast face off in their decisive final Group E clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, with both sides chasing a historic achievement at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.The Elephants are aiming to secure a place in the round of 32 for the first time in their history, while Curacao continue their remarkable underdog journey and remain in contention to produce one of the tournamentâ??s biggest surprises.Curacao head into the encounter boosted by

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars were unlucky not to snatch a dramatic victory against England after coming close to scoring on the counterattack during their 0-0 draw in the World Cup Group L clash.Despite England dominating possession with 79% of the ball, Ghana's defensive discipline kept the Three Lions at bay.The Black Stars also threatened on the break, with one particular counterattack almost resulting in a winning goal.Reflecting on the moment,

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has admitted that the Black Stars knew they would have to defend for long periods against England, but insisted the team's discipline and sacrifice were key to securing a valuable 0-0 draw in their World Cup Group L clash.England dominated possession with 79% of the ball â?? the highest recorded by a team that failed to score in a World Cup match in six decades â?? but were unable to break down Ghana's stubborn defence."We defended

The Black Stars of Ghana joined an exclusive African World Cup record after keeping clean sheets in their opening two matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two clean sheets saw Ghana become only the fifth African team in tournament history to achieve the feat.The Black Stars began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Panama before holding England to a goalless draw in the second round on Tuesday.Only a handful of African nations have managed to complete their first two

President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has reserved special praise for Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey following Ghana's hard-fought 0-0 draw against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking after the match, Mensah highlighted Partey's leadership and defensive awareness as key factors in Ghana's resilient performance, which frustrated a star-studded England attack."Thomas Partey played an important role in shielding the defence and helping to maintain

England added Ghana to a growing list of opponents after playing out a 0-0 draw in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.The result saw the Three Lions extend an unwanted record in the history of the tournament.The stalemate on Tuesday marked Englandâ??s 13th goalless draw at the FIFA World Cup. It is the highest number recorded by any national team in the competition, according to Opta statistics.The latest result continued a trend that has followed the Three

President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has cautioned that Ghana will need to maintain the same level of discipline and tactical organisation against Croatia as they did against England, describing the Croatians as a technically gifted and efficient side.Speaking after Ghana's impressive goalless draw with England, Mensah praised the Black Stars' defensive structure but warned that Croatia would present a different kind of challenge."Croatia are a very efficient

President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has praised Ghana's tactical discipline following the Black Stars' goalless draw against England at the FIFA World Cup, describing the team's defensive organisation as the key factor behind the result.Speaking after the match, Herbert Mensah said Ghana's performance demonstrated the importance of structure, concentration and tactical execution against stronger opponents.Viewing the game from the perspective of a sports

The official vehicle partner of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), JAC Motors, has rewarded Black Stars midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi following his Man of the Match performance in the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the game as the Black Stars defeated Panama to pick up their first win of the tournament. While the goal was the icing on the cake, his performance on the day saw him crowned Ghana's best player on the day, picking the first

Manchester City and Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol is expecting a difficult game against Ghana in Group L's final game on Saturday. The Black Stars produced one of the most disciplined performance at the World Cup to hold England to a goalless draw on Tuesday evening.The draw puts Ghana in second position right behind England, who are top on goal difference.Meanwhile, Croatia gave their chances of progressing to the knockout stage a huge boost after beating Panama later

England defender Djed Spence has reportedly limited comments on his Instagram account following a wave of reactions from football fans after the Three Lions' World Cup clash against Ghana in Boston.The Tottenham Hotspur full-back became a major talking point after appearing to avoid shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey during the pre-match lineup ahead of the Group L encounter. The moment quickly circulated across social media, sparking widespread debate among

Croatia captain Luka Modric hopes the team will build on their victory over Panama when they face Ghana in their final group game at the World Cup. The Europeans started the tournament with a defeat to England before labouring to a 1-0 win over Panama, courtesy a second half strike from Ante Budimir."Thank God, we got three extremely important points for us. We wanted to win, but it wasn't easy. It was a tough game, you could see it from start to finish. We played with

Croatia forward Ante Budimir is anticipating a tough game against the Black Stars of Ghana in the final Group L match on Saturday in Philadelphia. The 2018 runners-up laboured to a 1-0 victory over Panama to enhance their chances of progressing to the knockout stages. Budimir netted the only goal in the second half after meeting a cross from from the right from Josip Stanisic.The Osasuna forward had an eye on the group's other game between England and Ghana, which ended