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A late strike from Amad Diallo ensured Cote d’Ivoire defeated Ecuador 1-0 in their first match of Group… The post Cote d’Ivoire defeat Ecuador to seal Africa’s first win at 2026 World Cup appeared first on TheCable.

Thierry Henry, legendary Arsenal and France striker, has clarified his “bad luck” joke about iShowSpeed, a popular streamer,… The post Henry clarifies his ‘bad luck’ joke about Nigeria jersey at World Cup appeared first on TheCable.

Omar Artan, the Somali referee, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP… The post US denies entry to Somali referee selected for 2026 World Cup duties appeared first on TheCable.

At least nine people have been injured in a shooting near the training base of the England national… The post Nine injured in shooting near England’s World Cup base in US appeared first on TheCable.

Iran has tackled the United States, one of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosts, for allegedly denying the… The post ‘Incompetent host’ — Iran tackles US over ‘visa denial’ for World Cup appeared first on TheCable.

Rema, Burna Boy, and Davido have all been confirmed to perform at various high-profile events at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic moment for Nigerian music on the global stage. In a series of announcements, FIFA revealed that Burna Boy will perform at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City, while Rema will take the stage at the opening …

Rivers United, Nigeria Professional Football League side, says the team bus conveying players and staff was involved in… The post Players, officials injured as Rivers United’s bus crashes en route Federations Cup match appeared first on TheCable.

Shakira, the Colombian singer, has opened up about her collaboration with Afrofusion sensation Burna Boy on the official 2026 FIFA World Cup album. The duo featured on the track titled ‘Dai Dai’, a song rooted in themes of resilience and inner strength. In an interview with People magazine, Shakira admitted she had wanted to work with the Nigerian Grammy winner …

Ayra Starr, Davido, Rema, and Burna Boy have been named among the artistes featured on the official soundtrack… The post Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Davido, Rema feature on 2026 World Cup album appeared first on TheCable.

An X-ray of the “Elite Eight”— the only nations to ever lift the FIFA World Cup — reveals… The post The eight kings of global football: X-raying every FIFA World Cup winners ahead of 2026 edition appeared first on TheCable.