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Argentina may have finished the group stage with another convincing victory, but Lionel Scaloni has no intention of allowing complacency to creep into his squad. The defending world champions secured a 3-1 win over Jordan in their final Group Stage fixture at the weekend, sealing their place in the Round of 32 with confidence. Yet while attention quickly turned to the next opponent, Scaloni’s message was immediate and unmistakable. Cape Verde are not to be taken lightly. Speaking after Argentina’s victory over Jordan, the Argentina head coach dismissed any suggestion that Friday’s knockout tie would be straightforward. Instead, he pointed…

There are footballers who change matches. Then there is Lionel Messi. At 39, when most players have either retired or accepted diminished roles, Messi continues to produce moments that leave teammates, opponents and supporters searching for new words to describe him. Argentina’s latest World Cup outing provided another reminder. Introduced from the bench against Jordan, Messi needed only one moment to leave his mark. With Argentina already in control, the Inter Miami captain stepped up over a free kick and curled home in trademark fashion, helping the defending champions secure a 3-1 victory and continue their march through the tournament.…

Colombia head into the contest in pole position after winning their opening two matches against Uzbekistan and DR Congo. Néstor Lorenzo’s side require only a draw to finish first in the group, while Portugal must claim all three points to leapfrog the South Americans into top spot. The stakes extend beyond group bragging rights. The group winners are expected to face one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams in the Round of 32, while the runners-up could be paired with one of England, Ghana or Croatia, making Saturday’s encounter one of the most significant fixtures of the final group-stage round.…

Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is reportedly on the verge of securing a move to Saudi Arabia as he looks to revive his club career after several months without a team. According to South African outlet Soccer Laduma, a Saudi Pro League club has expressed strong interest in signing the Super Eagles shot-stopper, with negotiations expected to be concluded before the start of the new season. Nwabali has been a free agent since parting ways with South African side Chippa United in February, leaving his immediate future uncertain despite his growing reputation on the international stage. The report claims clubs from…

Former France striker Thierry Henry has praised the performances of African nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the impressive displays of South Africa, Ghana, Cape Verde, Morocco and Ivory Coast during the tournament. Henry made the comments while working as a pundit for Fox Sports after Ivory Coast secured a 2-0 victory over Curaçao in their final group-stage match to seal qualification for the Round of 32. The Arsenal legend said the continent’s representatives have made a strong impression, with several teams producing disciplined and competitive performances against quality opposition. “We have to give a shout-out to the…

Argentina head into their final Group J fixture against Jordan with qualification already secured and top spot guaranteed, giving head coach Lionel Scaloni the luxury of rotating his squad ahead of the knockout stages. The reigning world champions have enjoyed a flawless start to their title defence, following a 3-0 victory over Algeria with a comfortable 2-0 win against Austria. The back-to-back victories, coupled with Algeria’s 2-1 triumph over Jordan, ensured Argentina cannot be caught at the top of the group regardless of the outcome in Dallas. Much of Argentina’s success has been inspired by Lionel Messi, who has scored…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the Super Eagles have been “forgiven” for failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that Nigeria will return to the tournament at its next edition. Wike made the remarks on Friday during the commissioning of Collector Roads 01 and 02, which link the Mabushi Bus Terminal to Ahmadu Bello Way in the Mabushi District of the FCT. Addressing guests at the event, the minister acknowledged former Super Eagles stars Joseph Yobo and Emmanuel Babayaro, praising their contributions to Nigerian football before revealing a recent conversation with Yobo…

Wike Sends Another Message To Super Eagles After Yobo’s Response Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the Super Eagles have been “forgiven” for failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that Nigeria will return to the tournament at its next edition. Wike made the remarks on Friday during the commissioning of Collector Roads 01 and 02, which link the Mabushi Bus Terminal to Ahmadu Bello Way in the Mabushi District of the FCT. Addressing guests at the event, the minister acknowledged former Super Eagles stars Joseph Yobo and Emmanuel Babayaro, praising their contributions…

World football governing body FIFA has imposed a five-match suspension on Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo following a dangerous challenge that left Canada’s Ismael Koné with a serious leg injury during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The incident occurred in Qatar’s heavy 6-0 defeat last Thursday, where Madibo was sent off after a tackle that resulted in Koné suffering fractures to both the tibia and fibula in his left leg. After reviewing the incident, FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee ruled that Madibo was guilty of serious foul play and handed him a five-match ban. The Qatari player retains the right to contest the…

Bosnia and Herzegovina currently occupy first position in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place rankings as teams battle for qualification to the knockout stage. Despite finishing behind Switzerland and tournament co-hosts Canada in Group B, Bosnia secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Qatar. Their campaign so far includes one win, one draw, and one loss, leaving them with a goal difference of -1. At present, Sweden, Croatia, South Korea, Algeria, Paraguay, Scotland, and Cape Verde make up the remaining places in the top eight third-placed teams. Meanwhile, Belgium, DR Congo, Ecuador, and Senegal are positioned outside the qualification spots and…