By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The United States Embassy in Ghana has announced sweeping updates to its visa application process for Ghanaian travelers planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirming that appointment backlogs have been cleared and new interview slots are now widely available. Speaking during a recent media briefing on February 20, 2026,
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Veteran Dutch coach Dick Advocaat has resigned as head coach of the Curaçao national football team to care for his seriously ill daughter, stepping down just months before the nation’s historic debut at the FIFA World Cup. The 78-year-old confirmed his departure on Monday, saying family must take priority over football,
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Nigeria Football Federation’s decision to schedule international friendly matches for the Super Eagles in March 2026 has sparked widespread debate about whether Nigeria has quietly conceded defeat in its eligibility dispute with the Fédération Congolaise de Football Association following their loss in the FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs. However, a
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to succeed Didier Deschamps as head coach of the France national football team after the FIFA World Cup 2026, though no official agreement has yet been announced by the French Football Federation. Deschamps’ current contract runs until the conclusion of the 2026 tournament, a timeline already
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former Sepp Blatter has criticised the decision to stage most matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, questioning the country’s visa policies and the balance of hosting duties. In verified comments published by Swiss media, Blatter argued that a World Cup “should not be held in a
Reports emerging on Friday claim Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has submitted his resignation as coach of the Atlas Lions, setting off fresh controversy less than four months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins. According to a Foot Mercato-sourced report, Regragui has asked to step down following the national team’s AFCON 2025 final defeat
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada As preparations intensify for the FIFA World Cup 26™, co-hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, Canadian immigration authorities have issued clear guidance for international fans planning to travel to Canada for the tournament, while warning strongly against visa-related fraud. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), there
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada FIFA has unveiled Canada Celebrates, an ambitious fan-centric celebration programme designed to spread the joy and energy of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ across Canada. The initiative was officially launched by FIFA on 28 January 2026, weeks ahead of the tournament’s opening match on 11 June 2026 Canada Celebrates marks
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo FIFA President Gianni Infantino has come under criticism from English football supporters after making a controversial comment during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Infantino, addressing concerns about the upcoming 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, made light-hearted remarks about the behaviour of
Arsène Wenger, former long-time Arsenal manager and current FIFA head of global development, has addressed rising calls from some fans and commentators to boycott the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Wenger acknowledged that debate around the