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The schedule for the U17 World Cup quarter-finals, currently taking place in Qatar, is now official. The announcement comes after the last Round of 16 matches played on Tuesday. Morocco and Austria secured their tickets to the next round by…

The African continent will have two representatives among the eight best teams at the U17 World Cup in Qatar. Burkina Faso and Morocco secured their qualification on Tuesday, after the final round of 16 matches, joining Brazil, Switzerland, Italy and…

Europe, Africa and Concacaf delivered their final verdicts on Tuesday night, bringing the number of qualified national teams to 42, while six spots are still up for grabs before the March play-offs. At least 42 nations are now guaranteed to…

Bolivia, the DRC, Iraq, Jamaica, New Caledonia and Suriname will compete next March in Mexico for the final spots for the 2026 World Cup. The six teams set to contest the intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 World Cup are now…

With notably a quadruple from Sadio Mané, Senegal thrashed Kenya this Tuesday in a friendly match. Traveling to Rabat in Morocco, the Cheetahs of Benin were beaten by the Stallions of Burkina Faso. Benin faced Burkina Faso this Tuesday in…

The Beninese Football Federation (FBF) received on Friday at Canal Olympia in Cotonou a brand-new bus, donated by operator 1XBet. A gesture presented as concrete support for the Cheetahs and the Amazons ahead of upcoming international commitments. The Beninese Football…

The Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, believes that only the conquest of trophies like the Champions League or the World Cup will allow him — as Erling Haaland did — to genuinely target the Ballon d’Or. The Bayern Munich striker,…

A priority visa scheme has been announced to simplify travel for fans expected in the United States for the 2026 World Cup. U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino unveiled a new measure called the “FIFA Pass”, intended…

Courted by several English giants, Bournemouth’s striker could see his release clause activated in January, reigniting a battle already fiercely contested over his future. In January, Antoine Semenyo could shake up the winter market. Several Premier League heavyweights are ready…

Benin face Burkina Faso this Tuesday evening in Rabat, Morocco. It’s a match as part of the November international break. The November FIFA window in the Africa zone ends this Tuesday with, among other fixtures, a meeting between Benin and…

At least 34 national teams have now secured their ticket to the 2026 World Cup. On Monday night, Germany and the Netherlands became the most recent teams to clinch qualification for next year’s World Cup. In Leipzig, the Mannschaft were…

In an interview with the daily AS, Karim Benzema reignited the hopes of Madrid fans by mentioning the possibility of a return to Real Madrid. Al-Ittihad forward Karim Benzema left open the possibility of a return to Real Madrid. He…

Eliminated by the RD Congo after a tense play-off, Nigeria saw the controversy grow following Eric Chelle’s remarks, before the coach backtracked on his statements to calm things down. “Throughout the whole session, a member of the Congolese staff was,…

CAF has chosen Angélique Kidjo and Oualass to embody the continent’s artistic soul at the CAF Awards 2025, a ceremony that will celebrate the best of African football on November 19 in Rabat. The Confederation of African Football has revealed…

Après l’échec en barrages face à la RD Congo, le président nigérian Bola Tinubu exhorte la sélection à se remobiliser pour retrouver son rang lors de la prochaine Coupe d’Afrique des Nations. Le président nigérian, Bola Tinubu, a salué les…

The 8th matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1 reshuffled the top of the table, with SOBEMAP moving into temporary first place while the Buffles, Coton and Loto-Popo remain locked in an intense battle. The 8th matchday of Ligue 1 delivered…

Former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino explained why he had previously turned down the opportunity to join Real Madrid. The Brazilian had been approached by the Madrid club before ultimately choosing to sign with Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League. Looking…

Thanks to a controlled victory over Italy (4-1) at San Siro, Norway became the 32nd and final nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The final lineup is now known, with the United States, Canada and Mexico automatically qualified…

Nigeria coach Éric Chelle denounced “suspicious” practices by the Congolese staff after the Super Eagles were eliminated on penalties in the final of the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Nigeria coach Éric Chelle accused the Democratic Republic of the Congo of…

The Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, says Nigeria has what it takes to secure qualification for the World Cup, on the eve of a decisive clash against DR Congo. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen once again stressed the importance for the Super…

Cristiano Ronaldo, suspended after his sending-off against Ireland and sent home from the squad, leaves a Portugal under pressure ahead of a decisive match against Armenia to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Portugal will have to do without…

With a goal and an assist from Lionel Messi, Argentina easily beat Angola (2-0) this Friday in a friendly in Luanda. Argentina faced Angola this Friday in Luanda as part of FIFA’s November international window. And the Albiceleste won 2-0.…

Portugal’s national team coach defended his captain, sent off for the first time in the national team after an elbow penalized by VAR during the defeat to Ireland. Roberto Martinez believes Cristiano Ronaldo simply tried to free himself from the…

Summoned with Argentina for the friendly against Angola this Friday, Lionel Messi landed in Luanda on Thursday. A first for the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, who was greeted like a hero as he stepped off the plane. Argentina faces Angola…

Nigeria and DR Congo face off on Sunday in Rabat in the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup. A high-stakes duel whose winner will advance to the intercontinental play-offs, the final step before a possible World…

Carlo Ancelotti said he is convinced that Cristiano Ronaldo will reach the mythical milestone of 1,000 goals, praising the extraordinary passion and professionalism of his former player. Brazil’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed optimism about Cristiano Ronaldo’s ability to pass the…

Former Brazil international Oscar, an ex-Chelsea player, suffered a medical episode during training with São Paulo and was hospitalized for cardiac tests. Former Brazilian Chelsea midfielder Oscar was rushed to hospital on Tuesday after collapsing during a training session with…

Lionel Messi emotionally revisited his departure from FC Barcelona in 2021, which he still considers painful and unfinished today. An absolute icon of FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi reflected on his painful exit from the Catalan club in the summer of…

Dominated by the Falconets, already crowned before the match, the young Beninese concluded the UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup 2025 with a fourth defeat in as many games. Benin’s campaign at the UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup 2025 ended this Wednesday, November…

Lionel Messi said he will only play in the 2026 World Cup with Argentina if he feels physically ready to help his team. At 38, Lionel Messi does not rule out taking part in the 2026 World Cup, which will…