Cape Verde make history with first World Cup berth

Cape Verde stunned Eswatini 3–0 on Monday, punching their ticket to the 2026 World Cup and earning their debut on football’s biggest stage.

Arsenal aim to hold top spot as rivals chase

The Premier League enters Gameweek 8 with Arsenal looking to maintain their place at the summit of the table, while Liverpool are under pressure to respond at home.

Haaland hits three, Ronaldo misses from the spot

Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to pass 50 international goals in record time as Norway cruised to a 5-0 thrashing of Israel, while Portugal weren’t made to pay for Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty miss.

Goalless draw dents Bafana Bafana’s World Cup hopes

A goalless draw against Zimbabwe has left Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualification hopes on thin ice.

Algeria book their place at 2026 World Cup

Algeria secured a 3-0 victory over Somalia and qualified for the 2026 World Cup as Wolfsburg’s Mohamed Amoura combined with Riyad Mahrez to net a brace.

Saffas Abraod: Mailula arrives in Belgium to join KV Kortrijk

Former Mamelodi Sundowns’ Cassius Mailula has officially arrived in Belgium to join KV Kortrijk, following administrative delays that had postponed his integration into the squad.

Rabiot Serie A criticism lands midfielder in hot water

The CEO of Serie A has slammed French midfielder Adrien Rabiot’s comments relating to UEFA’s decision to allow AC Milan to play a league fixture in Australia.

Kane a doubt for Wales clash

England captain Harry Kane is unlikely to feature in Thursday’s friendly against Wales after the Bayern Munich superstar was unable to train this week.

Barca-icon Jordi Alba to retire at end of season

Inter Miami’s former Spanish international defender Jordi Alba has announced his decision to retire from football at the end of the ongoing MLS campaign.

Gerrard: Failed England generation ‘egotistical losers’

Former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes ego and club rivalry prevented the Three Lions from winning international tournaments during his time as a player.