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Argentina Stuns England to Set Up Spain Final

Eric Jabulani July 15, 2026

Afrik24 – Argentina will now play Spain in the final of the 2026 World Cup, following their stunning comeback win against England on Wednesday night. The defending champions looked to be heading out after Anthony Gordon’s opening goal in the second half. But Albiceleste, inspired by their

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World Cup 2026: Why we lost to Egypt – New Zealand coach

Eric Jabulani June 22, 2026

USA Afrik24 – New Zealand coach, Barren Bazeley, has explained why his team lost 3-1 against Egypt in Monday’s World Cup clash. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Bazeley said that Egypt upped the tempo of the game in the second half, and his team couldn’t replicate what they were doing so well in the […]

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Messi’s family releases statement on father’s health

Eric Jabulani June 18, 2026

USA Afrik24 – The family of Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has released a statement confirming that his father, Jorge, is dealing with a health issue. Messi broke down in tears after scoring his first goal against Algeria in their 2026 World Cup group game. After the match, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner claimed it was […]

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World Cup: Iranian Team Honors Minab Victims with Lapel Pins in Mexico

Eric Jabulani June 9, 2026

Mexica Afrik24 – Iran’s World Cup team arrived in Mexico wearing lapel pins highlighting the victims of a deadly missile strike on an elementary school at the start of the war in the Mideast. The players wore gold-colored pins with the number “168” on their jackets when getting off their plane Sunday in Tijuana, Mexico. […]

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World Cup: France Wraps Training Before US Departure

Eric Jabulani June 3, 2026

France Afrik24 – At their Clairefontaine base south-west of Paris, the French football captain Kylian Mbappé and his team are ready to head to the United States. On Tuesday, they had a visit from President Emmanuel Macron and his wife who wished the 26 players well for the tournament. The team is at its full […]

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Santiago Fans Unite for World Cup Sticker Swap; South Africa Visa Issues Resolved

Andrew Mbeki June 1, 2026

South Africa Afrik24 – Fans and players are gearing up for the start of the World Cup on 11 June. With the World Cup less than two weeks away, football fans in Chile gathered in Santiago for a sticker-swap. More than 8,000 people took part in the event, exchanging stickers from this year’s FIFA World […]

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World Cup: Vinicius Praises Mbappe’s Historic Impact on Football

Eric Jabulani May 27, 2026

World Cup Afrik24 – Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, has hailed his teammate Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. The Brazilian said Mbappe is a legend in football, adding that he has left his mark on the history of the game. In a recent interview with Cazé TV, Vinicius said of […]

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South Africa beats Italy 29-24 to reach first Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

Eric Jabulani September 1, 2025

South Africa South Africa stunned Italy 29-24 and reached the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in York on Sunday. The Springbok Women were joined in the last eight by defending champion New Zealand, France and Ireland. New Zealand dispatched Japan 62-19 and France thumped Brazil 84-5 in Exeter, and Ireland got […]

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Applications now open for FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme

Howard Mildilton August 14, 2025

FIFA Sponsored: FIFA today launched the application process for the FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme. This once-in-a-generation community of volunteers will help bring to life a tournament uniting three countries and billions of hearts around the world.   With around 65,000 volunteers expected to participate, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Volunteer Community will

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FIFA Female World Cup Philippines begins in 100 days

Howard Mildilton August 13, 2025

FIFA The first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup will kick off in the Philippines in just 100 days’ time A Filipina thrill-fest is just 100 days away! The first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ will, indeed, kick off in the Philippines on 21 November 2025. The 16-team field for Philippines 2025 is complete. The hosts […]