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Results, analysis, interviews, and major sports events in Benin and around the world. This section covers all the latest sports news, from local fields to international arenas.
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World Cup 2026: Panama challenge England at MetLife Stadium to close Group L
Panama face England at MetLife Stadium in the final Group L match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with England aiming to secure qualification for the round of 32. -
Qualifs UFOA- B U17 2026: 29 cadet Cheetahs summoned for a training camp
The U17 Cheetahs of Benin are entering a new phase of their preparation for the UFOA-B qualifiers for the U17 AFCON 2026. Interim coach Frédéric Hounkponou has called up a group of 29 players for an intensive training camp at… -
CDM 2026: Argentina – Cape Verde, Ivory Coast – Norway, the schedule for the round of sixteen.
The knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup is starting to take shape, with several matchups for the Round of 16 now known following the last group matches played on Friday. The major nations are present, while final uncertainties still… -
World Cup 2026: 21 teams already qualified, 12 teams eliminated before the end of the group stage.
At least 21 teams have now secured their qualification for the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup. In contrast, twelve teams are officially eliminated from the competition. The round of 16 bracket for the 2026 World Cup continues… -
2026 World Cup: 7 African teams (out of 10) already qualified for the Round of 16
Cape Verde, Senegal, and Ghana have secured their qualification for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. They join Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, and Ivory Coast among the African representatives qualified for the knockout phase. Seven of the ten… -
World Cup 2026: Egypt and Iran cancel each other out in 1-1 Group G draw
Egypt and Iran drew 1-1 at Lumen Field in Seattle on June 27, 2026, keeping Group G finely balanced at the 2026 World Cup. -
World Cup 2026: Belgium crush New Zealand as Trossard scores twice
Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 at BC Place in Vancouver as Leandro Trossard scored twice to strengthen the Red Devils' position in Group G at the 2026 World Cup. -
World Cup 2026: Belgium lead New Zealand at half-time (1-0)
Belgium lead New Zealand 1-0 at half-time in their 2026 World Cup match after L. Trossard’s 28th-minute goal. -
World Cup 2026: Egypt and Iran level at the break (1-1)
Egypt and Iran are level at 1-1 at half-time in their 2026 World Cup match after goals from M. Saber and R. Rezaeian. -
World Cup 2026: New Zealand and Belgium line up in 4-2-3-1 with Wood and De Bruyne key
New Zealand and Belgium both name 4-2-3-1 formations for their decisive 2026 World Cup Group G meeting at BC Place in Vancouver. -
World Cup 2026: Egypt back 4-2-3-1 with Salah against Iran’s five-man defence
Egypt face unbeaten Iran in World Cup 2026 Group G at Lumen Field, with Hossam Hassan choosing a 4-2-3-1 led by Mohamed Salah against Amir Ghalenoei’s 5-3-2. -
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia draw 0-0 as Cape Verdeans secure historic qualification
Cape Verde held Saudi Arabia to a 0-0 draw at Houston's NRG Stadium to secure a historic first qualification for the World Cup round of 16. -
World Cup 2026: Spain edge Uruguay 1-0 thanks to Alex Baena
Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara thanks to Alex Baena’s 42nd-minute goal, strengthening their lead in Group H at the 2026 World Cup. -
World Cup 2026: New Zealand and Belgium seek decisive points in Vancouver
New Zealand and Belgium meet at BC Place in Vancouver on June 27, 2026, with both Group G sides chasing a crucial win to boost their World Cup round-of-16 hopes. -
World Cup 2026: Egypt face Iran at Lumen Field in decisive Group G clash
Egypt face Iran at Lumen Field on June 27, 2026, in a crucial Group G match as both teams chase qualification for the World Cup knockout rounds. -
World Cup 2026: Spain lead Uruguay at half-time (1-0)
Spain lead Uruguay 1-0 at half-time in their 2026 World Cup Group H match at Estadio Akron thanks to Alex Baena's 42nd-minute goal. -
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia level at halftime (0-0)
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia are locked at 0-0 at halftime in their Group H match at NRG Stadium in Houston. -
World Cup 2026: Uruguay and Spain line up in 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 respectively at Estadio Akron
Uruguay and Spain meet at Estadio Akron in Group H of the World Cup 2026, with Marcelo Bielsa choosing a 4-2-3-1 and Luis de la Fuente naming a 4-3-3. -
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde in 4-2-3-1 against Saudi Arabia’s 4-4-2 at NRG Stadium
Cape Verde line up in a 4-2-3-1 against Saudi Arabia's 4-4-2 for their Group H World Cup 2026 meeting at NRG Stadium in Houston. -
World Cup 2026: Uruguay and Spain face off to secure qualification in Group H
Uruguay and Spain meet at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara on June 27, 2026, in a decisive Group H match for World Cup 2026 round-of-16 qualification. -
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia chase decisive points in Group H
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia meet at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 27, 2026, seeking a first win in a demanding World Cup Group H. -
World Cup 2026: Senegal dominate Iraq in emphatic 5-0 win
Senegal revived their 2026 World Cup Group I hopes with a dominant 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq at BMO Field in Toronto. -
2026 World Cup: France lead Norway 3-1 at half-time
Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half hat-trick has given France a 3-1 lead over Norway in their 2026 World Cup Group I match at Gillette Stadium. -
World Cup 2026: Norway and France line up in 4-2-3-1 with Selvik and Maignan in goal
Norway and France meet in Group I of the 2026 World Cup with both sides lining up in a 4-2-3-1 at Gillette Stadium in Boston. -
World Cup 2026: Senegal in 4-2-3-1 with Sadio Mané against Iraq’s 4-1-4-1
Senegal and Iraq meet at BMO Field in Toronto in Group I of the 2026 World Cup, with both sides needing a result after two opening defeats. -
World Cup 2026: Senegal and Iraq meet at BMO Field in decisive group-stage clash
Senegal and Iraq meet at Toronto’s BMO Field on June 26, 2026, in a crucial Group I clash as both sides seek their first World Cup 2026 points. -
World Cup 2026: Norway and France meet at Gillette Stadium in decisive Group I clash
Norway and France, both perfect after two Group I matches, meet at Gillette Stadium in Boston on June 26, 2026 with first place at stake. -
2026 World Cup: Zlatan Ibrahimović sees Ivory Coast as a serious outsider
Impressed by the performance of Côte d’Ivoire, Zlatan Ibrahimović believes that the Elephants have what it takes to challenge the favorites during the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. The former Swedish international sees the Ivorian team as one… -
CDM 2026: “that the Real Madrid players be (quickly) eliminated,” Mourinho’s provocative wish.
The coach of Real Madrid, José Mourinho, made a notable remark by humorously wishing for an early elimination of his internationals at the 2026 World Cup so he could quickly bring them back for summer preparation. Among them are Kylian… -
2026 World Cup: 4 African teams (out of 10) already qualified for the round of 16
Thanks to a valuable victory against Curaçao (2-0), Ivory Coast has secured its qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Led by a double from Nicolas Pépé, the Elephants finish second in their group and join…
