World Cup contenders

Egypt defender Hossam Abdelmaguid says his dream of playing at the FIFA World Cup has become reality sooner than he ever expected, as the Pharaohs prepare for the 2026 tournament in North America. The 25 year old defender, who recently…

Egypt defender Hossam Abdelmaguid says his dream of playing at the FIFA World Cup has become reality sooner than he ever expected, as the Pharaohs prepare for the 2026 tournament in North America. The 25 year old defender, who recently…

Ivory Coast delivered one of the biggest surprises of the World Cup warmup schedule on Thursday, defeating France 2–1 in Nantes thanks to a standout performance from Guéla Doué. The defender scored the equalizer before setting up the…

Algeria will return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 12 years when the Desert Foxes take their place at the 2026 tournament, carrying both the expectations of a passionate football nation and the challenge of turning talent into…