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Sunday, Feb 8

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Ghana held to 2-2 draw by South Africa in FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Qualifier

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Ghana drew 2-2 with South Africa in the first leg encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium. Agnes Yeboah opened the scoring for the Princesses in the 33rd minute to put Ghana in the lead.

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Footballers 'killed and targeted in Iran' ahead of FIFA World Cup

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FIFA urged to step in as 2026 World Cup finals qualifiers Iran accused of deliberately targeting football players in recent protests

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All Or Nothing: Neymar’s Career Hinges On 2026 FIFA World Cup Selection - Report

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Neymar’s football future depends on a Brazil squad invite for the 2026 World Cup. After injury and helping Santos avoid relegation, his sole focus is a comeback for Seleção.

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Scotland fans face Boston World Cup nightmare as FIFA issued 'pull the plug' ultimatum in security cash row

Steve Clarke's men are due to play two games at the Gillette Stadium but they could be forced to change plans

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Namibia unveils provisional squad for FIFA Series

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Namibia unveils provisional squad for FIFA SeriesNamibia Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin has announced his provisional squad of 33 local players for the upcoming FIFA Series, set to take pla...

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FIFA President, Infantino Unveils Grassroots Plan To Boost World Cup Excitement

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FIFA will distribute 100,000 footballs to 500 cities across the United States as part of efforts to build excitement ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the global football body’s president, Gianni Infantino, has announced. Infantino made…

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World Cup 2026: FIFA to distribute 100,000 balls to 500 US cities

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FIFA will distribute 100,000 soccer balls to 500 US cities to build excitement and promote the FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexic

Saturday, Feb 7

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'That was blatant' - Ex-FIFA official amazed at what he's seen in Newcastle vs Brentford

Brentford may have felt like they should have been given two penalties in their 3-2 win over Newcastle United on Saturday. The Bees travelled to...

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FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier: Nigeria’s Falconets pip Senegal in Abeokuta

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Perennial FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finalists Nigeria created several opportunities but had only Kindness Ifeanyi’s 51st minute goal to show for their dominance in

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Ex-FIFA official reacts to bizarre Birmingham, West Brom & Wolves development today

Many of England’s West Midlands side are not having a memorable campaign to date. In the Premier League, Wolves are almost certain to be relegated,...

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Friday, Feb 6

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Harry Kane’s England face unexpected challenge in preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup

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With four months to go until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Harry Kane’s England are facing an unexpected obstacle.

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Alex Iwobi Reveals Super Eagles Are Awaiting FIFA Verdict on World Cup Lifeline

Fulham midfielder and Super Eagles standout Alex Iwobi has confirmed that the Nigerian national team remains in a state of suspense regarding their potential participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)…

Black Princesses ready for South Africa showdown in FIFA U20 World Cup Qualifier

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The Black Princesses have moved camo to Accra ahead of their third-round FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa.

FEMAFOOT: FIFA and CAF call for an extraordinary general assembly

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FEMAFOOT: FIFA and CAF call for an extraordinary general assemblyThe crisis within the Malian Football Federation is expected to reach a resolution in the coming weeks. FIFA and CAF have laid out a ro...

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Alex Iwobi: Super Eagles waiting on FIFA for 2026 World Cup decision

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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi remains hopeful that Nigeria can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing

“NO ONE IS SAFE”: Florida Braces for FIFA as Civil Rights Groups Warn Tourists of Profiling, Detentions, and Immigration Dragnet

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A coalition of civil rights and human rights organizations has issued a statewide Florida travel alert ahead of upcoming FIFA matches, warning that international visitors, tourists, and even U.S. citizens face heightened risks of racial…

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Saudia Arabia taps Austin as its base camp for 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The Green Falcons qualified for seven of the last nine World Cups. Their stay will bring weeks of hotel bookings, local spending and attention.