Yamal: We’re Not Afraid of France
epa13103753 Lamine Yamal of Spain reacts after their win in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals match Spain against Belgium, in Los Angeles, USA, 10 July 2026. EPA/CHRISTOPHER TORRES

Yamal: We’re Not Afraid of France

Spain star Lamine Yamal says they have no reason to fear France ahead of their World Cup semi-final encounter on Tuesday evening.

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Álvarez: ‘We Kept Fighting Until the End’
epa13106408 Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni (R) gives instructions to his player Julian Alvarez during the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals match Argentina vs Switzerland, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 11 July 2026. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF

Álvarez: ‘We Kept Fighting Until the End’

Argentina forward Julian Alvarez admits his side had to dig deep to secure the win over Switzerland and secure their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup.

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Bellingham Hails England’s Character After Quarter-Final Triumph
epa13105748 Jude Bellingham of England celebrates after scoring the 1-1 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals match Norway against England, in Miami, USA, 11 July 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Bellingham Hails England’s Character After Quarter-Final Triumph

England star Jude Bellingham says his side showed their character and fighting spirit to secure a hard-fought victory over Norway in their World Cup quarter-final match.

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South African Football Mourns the Tragic Passing of Jayden Adams
Jayden Adams of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Czechia and South Africa at the Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, America on 18 June 2026 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

South African Football Mourns the Tragic Passing of Jayden Adams

The South African football fraternity is in mourning following the heartbreaking passing of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams, who tragically died at the age of 25.

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SAFA Dismisses Claims Hugo Broos Has Stepped Down
epa13071019 South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos looks on prior the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match South Africa against Canada, in Los Angeles, USA, 28 June 2026. EPA/CHRISTOPER TORRES

SAFA Dismisses Claims Hugo Broos Has Stepped Down

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has dismissed reports claiming that Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has stepped down.

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De la Fuente: Lamine Yamal’s Best Is Still to Come
epa13092794 Lamine Yamal of Spain looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Portugal against Spain, in Dallas, USA, 06 July 2026. EPA/JEFFREY MCWHORTER

De la Fuente: Lamine Yamal’s Best Is Still to Come

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente believes there is still much more to come from teenage star Lamine Yamal ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash against Belgium.

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Mbappé’s Advice Inspired My Goal, Says Dembélé
epa13076486 Kylian Mbappe of France (L) celebrates with his teammate Ousmane Dembele after scoring the 1-0 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match France against Sweden, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 30 June 2026. EPA/SHAWN THEW

Mbappé’s Advice Inspired My Goal, Says Dembélé

France forward Ousmane Dembélé credited captain Kylian Mbappé for helping create the chance that led to his goal in their 2-0 FIFA World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco.

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Ankle Knock No Concern as Mbappé Eyes World Cup Glory
epa13101283 Kylian Mbappe of France (R) celebrates the 2-0 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals match France against Morocco, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 09 July 2026. EPA/SARAH YENESEL

Ankle Knock No Concern as Mbappé Eyes World Cup Glory

France captain Kylian Mbappé has eased concerns over his fitness after suffering an ankle knock during their 2-0 win over Morocco in the World Cup quarter-final.

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