Salah and Hakimi eyeing 2026 World Cup
African football icons Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi appear set to feature at the 2026 World Cup as Egypt and Morocco have built commanding leads in their qualifying groups.
African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures
African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures after matchday six.
Watch: Dramatic run in moments | Premier League
Watch Premier League run ins that get dramatic from Sergio Aguero’s late winner against QPR to Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip against Chelsea.
Bafana take big World Cup lead, but may lose points over Mokoena
South Africa beat Benin 2-0 on Tuesday to lead an African 2026 World Cup qualifying group by five points, but the advantage could be reduced for fielding an ineligible player last week.
Yamal still maturing after rollercoaster night
Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal but also missed a penalty on another night of growth for Barcelona’s teenage star as Spain reached the Nations League semi-finals.
Aubameyang brace boosts Gabon and sinks Kenya
Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to give Gabon a crucial 2-1 win over Kenya in an African 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
Alisson returns early from Brazil duty
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker has returned early to his club Liverpool after suffering a bang to the head while on international duty, the Brazilian football federation (CBF) announced.
Tuchel has no interest in being a political football
Thomas Tuchel believes it will benefit England if he is allowed to concentrate on his role as manager of the national football team, rather than becoming involved in political debates.
Perisic stars as Croatia stun France in Nations League
Ivan Perisic scored one goal and made another as Croatia beat France 2-0 on Thursday to seize the upper hand in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final tie.
Kane says fans are ‘bored’ by his goal record
England captain Harry Kane believes he is being taken for granted by fans who are “bored” with his goal-scoring record for the national side.