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While Mali's campaign at the African Cup of Nations has ended, their 1-0 loss against Senegal would have been much heavier if it wasn't for their goalkeeper's fantastic saves when the Eagles were reduced to 10 men. Djigui Diarra had already impressed in their penalty shootout against Tunisia and his performances are set to be one of the highlights...
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The host nation outclassed Cameroon and provided new hope to fans as they sealed a convincing 2-0 win against the Indomitable Lions. Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari found the net either side of half time, however Cameroon were unable to cause any harm up front. Senegal meanwhile needed just a single goal courtesy of Iliman Ndiaye to beat a 10-man...
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After a night of drama, Paris Saint-Germain claimed their first trophy of the year at Marseille's expense, drawing 2-2 before winning 4-1 on penalties. The Parisians kick off 2026 in style, lifting a record-extending fourteenth Trophée des champions, their twelfth in the last 13 editions.
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Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning holders, face arch-rivals Olympique de Marseille this Thursday in Kuwait in the Trophée des champions. After a trophy-laden 2025, PSG are eager to kick off 2026 in the same dominant fashion. Marseille, for their part, are chasing their first piece of silverware since 2012.
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With four goals for Morocco, Brahim Diaz is currently the best goalscorer at the Africa Cup of Nations. Behind him is Ademola Lookman, who on top of scoring three goals for Nigeria has also provided four assists. Who could top the list at the end of the tournament?
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Defending AFCON champions Ivory Coast wasted no time in booking their spot for the quarter-finals, thrashing Burkina Faso 3-0 in the last of the round of 16 games. With young blood finding the target, has manager Emerse Faé found a new recipe for success?
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The Elephants trampled over Burkina Faso with a controlled 3-0 display in Marrakesh, setting up a quarter-final clash against Egypt. Meanwhile, Algeria have Adil Boulbina to thank after the young forward found the net in the 119th minute to avoid a penalty shootout against DR Congo. With most of the favourites having booked their spots for the...
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Tension heated up towards the end of the Super Eagles' 4-0 win against Mozambique. Victor Osimhen appeared to be furious at Ademola Lookman after his teammate kept the ball to himself in front of goal. Is discipline going to be an issue for the Nigerian side going forward?
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One of the biggest clashes of the round of 16 is set to take place this Tuesday. Algeria may have won all of their games so far, but their biggest test is going to be against the Leopards of DR Congo, who've built one of the most exciting teams of the tournament.
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It took the Pharaohs 120 minutes to seal their win against Benin after Jodel Dossou caught Egypt by surprise, scoring for Benin and taking the game into extra time. Egypt have one of the strongest attacks, as well as the best defences in the tournament. But are they performing to their maximum ability?
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Egyptian star Mohamed Salah scored with the last kick in extra time to seal the country's 3-1 win on Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16. Meanwhile, Nigeria enjoyed a 4-0 rout of Mozambique on Monday, marching into the African Cup quarter-finals.
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What was largely a slow game between Mali and Tunisia quickly turned into one of the most exciting AFCON encounters so far as Tunisia's Chaouat and Mali's Sinayoko scored on either side of the pitch. With no team able to break the deadlock in extra time, the match went to penalties in which Tunisia were punished for failing to capitalise on the...
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Despite playing with 10 men for 100 minutes, Mali held on to beat Tunisia on penalties and book their spot in the next round. They'll meet Senegal, who also came from behind to beat Sudan 3-1, with Sadio Mané becoming the player with the most assists in AFCON history. We also take a look at hosts Morocco's preparation ahead of their clash with...
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AFCON host nation Morocco struggled to get past Tanzania until striking talisman Brahim Diaz found the net in the second half as Morocco won 1-0. They'll face Cameroon, who took advantage of a poor South African defence. Bafana Bafana failed to score early on and attempted to bounce back at the end of the game, but the Indomitable Lions...
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Despite a minor scare, the Lions of Teranga remained calm, booking their spot in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Two goals from Pape Gueye and an inspired performance from Paris Saint-Germain's young player Ibrahim Mbaye helped Senegal bring Sudan's AFCON campaign to an end. Senegal will now face Mali, who secured their place...
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Aamir Yunis Abdallah shocked the Lions of Teranga after he fired in an early opener in the sixth minute for Sudan. But Senegal didn't tremble and comfortably retook control of the game, as Pape Gueye scored a brace while Ibrahim Mbaye scored a final goal just minutes after coming on. It was set up by Sadio Mané, who now holds the record for the...
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Senegal face Sudan, who only just made it through as one of the best third-placed teams in their group. Despite being strong title favourites, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw expects a tough challenge and sees this match as the start "of a different competition".
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Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa's expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1. Story by Gabrielle Nadler and Natalia Odisharia.
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Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain stayed one point behind surprise Ligue 1 leader Lens after beating Paris FC 2-1 on Sunday in the capital's first men's derby since 1990. Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé scored for PSG. Marseille slipped eight points off the pace after a 2-0 home loss to Nantes.
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Goals either side of halftime from Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane sent Cameroon into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Sunday with a 2-1 win over South Africa. Tchamadeu struck in the 34th minute before teenager Kofane sealed victory shortly after the break.
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Brahim Diaz scored the winning goal to lead Morocco to a 1-0 victory over Tanzania Sunday, securing their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals. The Real Madrid player made history by becoming the first Moroccan to score in four consecutive AFCON matches. Despite missing several chances, Morocco's dominant performance extended...
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Ivory Coast delivered a thrilling spectacle on the final Group F day at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Trailing 2-0 after just 21 minutes against already-eliminated Gabon, the Elephants turned the game around in the second half. In the round of 16, Ivory Coast will face Burkina Faso on January 6 in Marrakech.
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The Fennecs are just one of two sides to have won all of their games so far at AFCON. Just as Nigeria did yesterday, they've finished top of their group by putting on a show of strength in their 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea, with three goals scored in the first half.
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Defending AFCON champions Ivory Coast were surprised by the Panthers of Gabon, who pounced early on to take a 2-0 lead in the first 21 minutes. Krasso, Guessand and Touré helped the Elephants climb back and secure the top spot of their group, finishing ahead of Cameroon and setting up a round of 16 game against Burkina Faso.
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The fixtures for the AFCON round of 16 have been decided. Ivory Coast finished top of Group F after coming from behind to beat Gabon 3-2. South Africa have a tough match against a sturdy Cameroon side to come after the Indomitable Lions capitalised on an unfortunate own goal by Mozambique's Nené. Meanwhile, Algeria followed in Nigeria's footsteps...
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The last games of the AFCON group stage will take place tomorrow night in Morocco. Among them, the defending champion, Ivory Coast, which has already qualified for the final stage, will play against Gabon, already eliminated from the competition. What's left at stake? Answers with our correspondent Harold Girard in Marrakech.
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Fondly known as AJ, Anthony Joshua is one of Britain's most popular sports personalities. The British boxer was in a "stable condition" in hospital after the Monday car accident that killed two close associates, his promoter said on Monday. A Nigeria traffic compliance agency said that preliminary investigations showed the car involved in an...
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South Africa is to play Zimbabwe in a decisive group B clash after losing to Egypt, automatically qualifying the Pharaohs to the round of 16. For South Africa, it's a matter of laying down their credentials as contenders. In the meantime, host nation Morocco is expected to also join the knockout stages, with the confirmation to come if they win...
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The big battle between the Lions of Teranga and the Leopards of DR Congo saw both teams finish one goal apiece on Saturday. Senegal, who were the winners of the 2021 edition of AFCON, were expected to tame the Leopards of DR Congo, but they were held to a 1-1 draw.
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It was another busy day of AFCON, with four games being played across Morocco, as teams in groups C and D looked to secure their spot in the knockout stages of the competition. In group D, Benin won their first game ever at an AFCON, beating Botswana 1-0. The battle of the big cats ended in gridlock as the Lions of Teranga drew against the Leopards...
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This Sunday saw the final matches of the second round of AFCON group stage games. In group E, Equatorial Guinea lost to Sudan after an own goal by the National Thunder's Saul Coco. Algeria meanwhile got their ticket to the knockout stages thanks to a converted penalty in the first half. In group F, Gabon and Mozambique exchanged a flurry of shots...
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Mohamed Salah converted a penalty to give Egypt a 1-0 win over South Africa in Agadir on Friday, securing their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage. Despite being reduced to 10 men after a red card, the Pharaohs held on as South Africa were denied a late penalty of their own.
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After starting their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–0 victory over Comoros, hosts Morocco could become the first team to reach the round of 16 if they beat Mali this Friday. It will be their first major test of the tournament, with the hosts balancing ambition and caution despite being among the favourites. Earlier, Zimbabwe fought back...
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After opening their tournament with a 2-0 win over Comoros, the Atlas Lions could become the first team to book a place in the AFCON round of 16 if they beat Mali this Friday. It's a first major test for the host nation – ambitious, yet keeping a cautious approach despite their status as favourites.
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Defending champions Ivory Coast made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Wednesday, edging past Mozambique with a 1-0 victory. Set to face the Elephants on Sunday, Cameroon also got off to a strong start with a 1-0 victory over Gabon. Algeria, meanwhile, cruised to a convincing 3-0 win over Sudan, inspired by a standout...
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Defending champions Ivory Coast started the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Mozambique on Wednesday. Amad Diallo scored shortly after half-time to secure the win in the Group F match in Morocco, although Ivory Coast missed several chances to increase their lead.
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Algeria started their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over Sudan on Wednesday. Captain Riyad Mahrez scored twice, including a goal within the first two minutes, and Ibrahim Maza added a late third as the 2019 champions opened their Group E campaign in Rabat.
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It's one of those New Year's resolutions often blurted out after a big family meal. "I'm going to run a marathon!" But like the cautionary saying "puppies aren't for Christmas, they're for life", one wonders how many realise the error of their ways when they're gasping for air during that first January training run. Or not.
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After failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and sacking their coach just weeks before AFCON, Cameroon's national football team is facing an uphill battle ahead of their opening game against Gabon on Wednesday. But newly appointed coach David Pagou says he's up for the challenge. Story by Laurent Berstecher.
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Nigeria began their Africa Cup of Nations Group C campaign with three points on Tuesday as Ademola Lookman's long-range effort settled a rain-soaked contest against Tanzania in Fes, easing the Super Eagles past stubborn opposition despite missed chances and a brief second-half scare.
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A Nicolas Jackson double has helped Senegal get its Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a winning start, defeating Botswana 3-0 in Tangier. Senegal, the winner of the AFCON 2021, was the hot favourite going into the match against a team ranked 138th in the world.
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South Africa has joined Morocco and become the second team to win their first outing at the Africa Cup of Nations. Lyle Foster helped Bafana Bafana end a six-game winless streak against Angola, curling the ball beyond Hugo Marques' outstretched arm in the 79th.
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Ayoub El Kaabi's spectacular bicycle kick gernered royal approval as Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday. Home fans, including Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, witnessed a tense match as Comoros, ranked 108th in the world, put up a determined fight...
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A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday. Morocco Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, and home fans had endured a frustrating game as island nation Comoros, ranked 108th in the world, stubbornly held...
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A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday. Home fans including Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, had endured a frustrating game as island nation Comoros, ranked 108th in the world,...
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Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as Morocco beat Comoros 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations opener in Rabat. Diaz broke the deadlock 10 minutes after the break, and substitute El Kaabi sealed the win with a stunning overhead kick.
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The Africa Cup of Nations begins this Sunday in Morocco, with the opening match in Rabat tonight featuring the hosts against Comoros. Morocco's Atlas Lions are among the tournament favorites, but they will face tough competition from strong teams such as Senegal. RFI Sports Editor and correspondent from Morocco, Paul Myers, brings us with the...
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Why should Formula 1 be a male preserve? While no regulations bar women from competing, they remain notably absent from the grid. This question is at the heart of the stories of Skye Parker, a young Welsh woman, alongside Eliza Herbert and Elise Gallé-Tessonneau.
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The Coupe de France Round of 64 got underway on Friday, marking the entry of Ligue 1 clubs into the competition. Fourth-tier Avranches produced a stunning upset by knocking out top-flight Brest, while Ligue 1 leaders Lens held firm against Feignies-Aulnoye. PSG, meanwhile, begin their quest for a third straight French Cup title on Saturday.
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Strasbourg wrapped up the Conference League group stage with a 3-1 win over Iceland's Breidablik, finishing unbeaten and top of their group. Liam Rosenior's men were held for much of the match, but found the breakthrough in the final 10 minutes. The result guarantees Strasbourg direct qualification for the round of 16, avoiding the play-offs.
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At least 37 people have been killed in Morocco after flash floods swept through the city of Safi. Officials say it's the country's deadliest flooding disaster in more than a decade. Online, viral videos have since claimed that the torrential rain severely damaged two major stadiums in the capital Rabat, just days before AFCON 2025 is set to kick...
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Morocco is putting the finishing touches on preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts on December 21 and runs until January 18. With venues ready across six cities, the football tournament is seen as a showcase of Morocco's sporting ambitions and a dress rehearsal for the 2030 World Cup, with record ticket sales and global broadcast...
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PSG won the Intercontinental Cup against Flamengo on penalties (1-1., 2-1 on pens). Jorginho Kvaratskhelia opened the score before halftime, Jorginho equalised from the spot, and Matveï Safonov shone in the shootout with four consecutive saves. Paris claims a sixth trophy in 2025, marking a historic year for the French side.
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Mohamed Salah was back in action for Liverpool in Saturday's 2-0 win over Brighton, with the forward coming off the bench to set up French striker Hugo Ekitike's second goal of the afternoon. The Egyptian, who leaves for AFCON duty next week, was back in the squad after being sidelined in midweek following an incendiary interview in which he...
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A week on from his controversial public criticism of manager Arne Slot and his club, Mohamed Salah is set to be reinstated into the Liverpool squad, according to media reports in England. The Egyptian, who was dropped from the squad entirely for the Champions League match against Inter Milan, was due to meet with Slot ahead of the Reds' match...
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Soccer fans on Thursday accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal” after fresh World Cup ticket prices surfaced, showing steep increases. Germany's soccer federation said national associations receive 8% of tickets, with group-stage seats priced at $180–$700 and final tickets ranging from $4,185 to $8,680.
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Erling Haaland's relentless scoring, Arsenal's flawless Champions League march and Unai Simon's heroics headlined a dramatic night of European football on Wednesday. Manchester City edged a faltering Real Madrid to deepen the pressure on Xabi Alonso, Arsenal cruised to a sixth straight victory with a pair of wonder goals in Brugge, and Athletic...
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McLaren driver Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 championship at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Although Red Bull's defending champion Max Verstappen won the race, Norris finished third, just behind his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, who came in second. This result put Norris two points ahead of Verstappen in the final...
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A day on from the 2026 World Cup group stage draw in Washington, FIFA unveiled the full match schedule for next year's tournament on Saturday. France will kick off their campaign against Senegal in New York, before travelling to face a play-off winner in Philadelphia and then rounding off their group campaign in Boston against Norway.
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The group stage draw for next summer's World Cup took place in Washington on Friday, with France placed in Group I alongside Senegal and Norway. Co-hosts Mexico will kick off the tournament against South Africa on June 11, while Argentina will begin their title defence against Algeria in Group J.
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Friday's FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC put top teams Argentina, Spain and England in seemingly favourable groups for the 2026 competition which will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, France will face tougher matches aganst Senegal and Norway.
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In this special 2-hour edition, we dissect the results of the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup Draw. Sports consultants Karim Baldé and Thando Sibiya offer in-depth commentary and strategic insights on each group as they unfold. From potential powerhouses to dark horses, we explore what these matchups mean for the tournament ahead.
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The draw for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is underway today. The once-every-four-year tournament will be co-hosted by three countries: Mexico, the United Stated and Canada. The final match, however, will be held in New York City and costs could be prohibitive for some superfans. Our colleagues at France 2 and Catherine Viette look ahead to what is...
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The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, setting the stage for a historic tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In this special segment, we break down Africa's chances of going all the way in 2026. Could this be the year an African team lifts the World Cup trophy for the first time? Join our experts Karim Baldé...
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The 2026 World Cup draw determines where 48 nations will play in next year's tournament, running from June 11 to July 19. In every World Cup, there's usually a "Group of Death” — a group where several top teams face off, making it extremely tough to advance. Which group is it this year?
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The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. A record 48 teams will take part in this summer's tournament. U.S. President Donald Trump is also attending the event. Sports consultants Karim Baldé and Thando Sibiya discuss the impacts of Trump's football Diplomacy.
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President Donald Trump was awarded the new FIFA peace prize on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw — giving the soccer spectacle to set matchups for the quadrennial tournament even more of a Trumpian flair. Trump, who has openly campaigned for the Nobel Peace Price, had been heavily favored to win the newly created FIFA prize. He and FIFA president...
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US President Donald Trump takes centre stage at the 2026 World Cup draw on Friday, presiding over a ceremony in Washington, DC designed in part to flatter him. But his hardline policies on immigration and often tense relations with his North American neighbours and co-hosts undercut the theme of global unity that the sporting event is supposed to...
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The 2026 World Cup draws nearer. The draw for the tournament will take place this Friday in Washington, with notable attendees including US President Donald Trump. The 48 teams will be divided into 12 groups of four and will then have six months to prepare for the biggest sporting event on the planet, which will run from June 11 to July 19.
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Hosts Australia and three-time champions New Zealand were drawn into the same group Wednesday for the expanded Rugby World Cup in 2027, with the winner likely to meet defending champions South Africa in the quarterfinals. France will take on Japan, USA and Samoa, while England go up against local rivals Wales as well as Tonga and Zimbabwe.
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