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Late heartbreak haunts Africa’s World Cup knockout campaign

Nick Said · yesterday

Morocco are the last men standing for Africa at the 2026 World Cup as they face a quarter-final against France, but had it not been for some late collapses, there may well have been more teams in the last eight.

Norwegian goalkeeper ran 6.7 km against Brazil: 'Hard to explain', says player manager

Flashscore · 2 days ago

Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, who potentially played the game of his life in the Round of 16 against Brazil, ran no less than approximately 6.7 km against the South Americans, according to FIFA records. "The fact that he ran that far is quite difficult to explain", says the player-manager of the Norwegian national team, Brede Hangeland, to nrk.no

Newcastle announce signing of Ivory Coast star Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim

Reuters · 4 days ago

Newcastle United have signed Ivory ⁠Coast winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim on a long-term ‌contract, the Premier League club ‌said on Sunday.

Newcastle reach agreement to sign talented Ivory Coast winger Bazoumana Toure

Alex Roberts / T · 1 weeks ago

Newcastle have reportedly reached an agreement with German club Hoffenheim for highly-rated winger Bazoumana Toure.

Norway manager pays tribute to Ancelotti ahead of Round of 16 meeting

Reuters · 1 weeks ago

Norway coach Stale Solbakken paid tribute to Brazil's Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Sunday's ⁠World Cup last-16 clash between the two sides, saying a locker-room video of him calling out the Italian tactician was a ‌joke that was taken out of context.

Emerse Fae blames Ivory Coast World Cup exit on lack of maturity after Norway defeat

Dennis Mabuka in · 1 weeks ago

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae attributed the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup elimination to a lack of experience after a late goal handed Norway a 2-1 victory in Tuesday’s Round of 32 clash at Dallas Stadium.

Star striker Erling Haaland says Norway's chances against Brazil are 'very slim'

Svend Bertil Fra · 1 weeks ago

Norway's star striker, Erling Braut Haaland, who scored the winning goal in the 2-1 win against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, says that the Scandinavians only have a very slim chance of making an upset against Brazil when the two countries clash in the Round of 16 at the World Cup.

'Small details' the difference, says Ivory Coast captain Kessie after crushing loss

Fabio Russomando · 1 weeks ago

Ivory Coast captain Frank Kessie spoke to the media after his side's crushing loss in the Round of 32 at the World Cup, saying: "We conceded a goal because of small details, a bit like in the match against Germany. It hurts and leaves a very, very bitter taste."

Haaland the hero as Norway edge Ivory Coast to reach last 16 at World Cup

James Martin · 1 weeks ago

Norway triumphed 2-1 over Ivory Coast to earn their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout win at the third attempt. The African nation had their moments in their first appearance beyond the group stage, but a late Erling Braut Haaland goal ultimately meant they could not carry their impressive recent record (W6, D1) into the business end of the tournament.

Stale Solbakken hails 'powerful' Erling Haaland for leading by example ahead of next match

AFP · 1 weeks ago

Norway coach Stale Solbakken hailed the leadership of "powerhouse" Erling Haaland as he prepares his team to face Ivory Coast in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday.

Norway captain Odegaard living the dream ahead of Ivory Coast clash

Reuters · 1 weeks ago

Norway captain Martin Odegaard won the Premier League with Arsenal ⁠in May and reached the Champions League final, but the midfielder says the pinnacle of his career ‌will come on Tuesday when his side face Ivory Coast in the ‌World Cup last 32.

Ivory Coast's Diomande brushes off transfer speculation to focus on Norway tie

Reuters · 1 weeks ago

In-demand forward Yan Diomande insisted speculation over his club future has not ⁠been a distraction from his preparations for Ivory Coast's meeting with Norway in the World Cup last 32 in Dallas on ‌Tuesday 30th June (19:00 CEST).

A record World Cup for Africa, but how far can they go in the tournament?

Nick Said · 1 weeks ago

Few would have predicted that nine out of the 10 African nations at the World Cup would qualify for the round of 32, but many have risen above expectations and already delivered an excellent tournament for the continent.

CAF President Motsepe congratulates African teams for reaching World Cup Round of 32

Dennis Mabuka in · 1 weeks ago

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has issued a statement to congratulate the nine Africans who made it past the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is co-hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Norway coach Solbakken wary of ‘physical’ Ivory Coast in World Cup round of 32

Dennis Mabuka in · 1 weeks ago

Norway coach Stale Solbakken has revealed Ivory Coast’s biggest strength as the two sides prepare to face in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 fixture at AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium) on Tuesday.

Didier Deschamps to return to World Cup on Saturday following family funeral

AFP · 1 weeks ago

France number two Guy Stephan confirmed that coach Didier Deschamps would be back with the squad at the World Cup in time for training on Saturday after a quick trip back home to attend his mother's funeral.

Solbakken praises effort from outpaced second-string Norway side

Reuters · 1 weeks ago

Norway lost possession repeatedly and paid the price against ⁠speedy France in their 4-1 loss at the World Cup on Friday but coach Stale Solbakken said his second-string ‌team deserved credit for their fighting spirit as the knockout stage looms.

Emerse Fae admits ‘proud’ Ivory Coast deserved to reach World Cup Round of 32

Dennis Mabuka in · 1 weeks ago

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae was left on cloud nine after the Elephants sealed their place in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their convincing 2-0 victory against debutants Curacao at Philadelphia Stadium on Thursday.

Pepe double propels Ivory Coast to maiden Round of 32 appearance

James Roberts · 2 weeks ago

Nicolas Pépé’s double sent Ivory Coast into the FIFA World Cup (WC) knockout phase for the first time, as the Elephants’ 2-0 victory over Curaçao in Philadelphia sealed second place in Group E and eliminated the WC debutants.

Rudiger set for more gametime but Germany to limit changes against Ecuador

Reuters · 2 weeks ago

Germany's "bogeyman" Antonio Rudiger will be ready ⁠for more playing time as coach Julian Nagelsmann plans a few tweaks to the starting lineup when ‌the team go for three wins in their final World Cup Group ‌E match against Ecuador on Thursday.