Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became one of the standout figures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after helping his country secure a historic 0-0 draw against Spain in their opening Group H match at Atlanta Stadium.
On Monday, June 15, 2026, the FTF announced that it had parted ways with Lamouchi following Tunisia’s 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match of Group F.
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory since joining Ferrari, winning the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, a prestigious match that will bring together Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.
The President of the FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has acknowledged that despite FIFA’s efforts, it was unable to resolve visa-related issues affecting some individuals seeking to enter host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Referee Omar Artan received a hero’s welcome upon his return to Somalia after being denied entry into the United States, where he had been scheduled to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Omar Artan, who was on the verge of making history as the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, has been removed from the list of match officials for the tournament after being denied entry into the United States.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the United States will not allow anyone with ties to Iran’s military to enter the country as part of Iran national football team’s delegation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB), the body responsible for football’s laws, has approved seven new rules that will be implemented at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a measure preventing players from receiving tactical instructions from coaches while a goalkeeper is being treated on the field.
For Rwanda, the victory was not only about a trophy. It was the culmination of a journey that began long before the final whistle sounded in Kigali.
