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The Namibian
While some fans are still coming down from the high of the 2026 Fifa World Cup final, it is not just the trophy celebration dominating conversations online. …
Rooney criticises Fifa’s half-time showInformanté
Staff Reporter FRANCE and England will battle for the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze medal in Miami on Saturday night, with both sides aiming to end their campaigns on a positive note after suffering narrow defeats in the semi-finals. …
France and England seek FIFA World Cup consolation in bronze medal clashNew Era
The stage is set for a blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup final this weekend, as two football giants, Spain and Argentina, prepare to battle for global supremacy at 21h00 at the New Jersey Stadium. …
Clash of the titans: Spain vs ArgentinaNew Era
The stage is set for a blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup final this weekend, as two football giants, Spain and Argentina, prepare to battle for global supremacy at 21h00 at the New Jersey Stadium. …
Clash of the titans: Spain vs ArgentinaInformanté
Staff Reporter JUST five weeks after the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Thursday, 11 June, the semi-final line-up has been confirmed following a dramatic set of quarter-finals. …
FIFA World Cup semi-finals set after dramatic quarter-finalsInformanté
Staff Reporter THE FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals are set, with eight nations preparing for a decisive round of matches as they compete for a place in the semi-finals. …
FIFA World Cup quarter-finals set as eight teams battle for semi-final placesInformanté
Staff Reporter JAPAN’S football supporters have once again drawn international praise after cleaning up their seating area following the team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match against the Netherlands, continuing a tradition that has become closely linked to Japanese football cu …
Japan fans win global praise for stadium clean-up tradition at FIFA World CupWindhoek Observer
… Shipale (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) The 2026 FIFA World Cup was conceived as the ultimate celebration of football’s global reach. …
The geopolitical significance of the FIFA 2026 World Cup and the erosion of American universalismInformanté
Staff Reporter THE FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway today with South Africa at the centre of the opening day action, as Bafana Bafana face co-hosts Mexico in a highly anticipated Group A clash in Mexico City, with kickoff set for 21:00 Namibia time, while Korea Republic meet Cze …
South Africa face Mexico in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener as tournament kicks off in historic rematchThe Namibian
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How extreme weather, heat could affect playersat World Cup 2026Former England captain Wayne Rooney said the half-time show at the 2026 Fifa World Cup final was "crap," joining fans and commentators who debated whether a half-time performance belongs at football's biggest event.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Former England captain Wayne Rooney said the half-time show at the 2026 Fifa World Cup final was "crap," joining fans and commentators who debated whether a half-time performance belongs at football's biggest event.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France and England will play for the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze medal in Miami on Saturday, after both lost semi-final matches. France fell 2-0 to Spain, while England reached the third-place play-off after losing their semi-final.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
Spain and Argentina will contest the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at New Jersey Stadium, with Spain having defeated France 2-0 in the semi-finals and Argentina seeking to defend their 2022 title. The match will be the first time the two nations have met at a FIFA World Cup since 1966.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Spain and Argentina will face off in the FIFA World Cup final this weekend at New Jersey Stadium. The final will be the first meeting between the two nations at a World Cup since 1966, with Spain aiming to add to their World Cup titles and Argentina defending their 2022 triumph.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals are set: France will face Spain in Dallas on 14 July, while England play defending champions Argentina in Atlanta on 15 July, after dramatic quarter-final victories decided by 2-1 and 2-0 scores respectively.
13 July 2026 · Informanté →
The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals feature Argentina versus Switzerland, France versus Morocco, Spain versus Belgium, and Norway versus England, with matches beginning 9 July at various venues and times.
9 July 2026 · Informanté →
Japanese football supporters drew international praise after cleaning their seating area following Japan's 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in Dallas at the FIFA World Cup 2026, continuing a tradition that has become closely linked to Japanese football culture and dates back to Japan's World Cup debut in 1998.
16 June 2026 · Informanté →
An analysis piece argues that the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico with forty-eight participating nations, faces a fundamental contradiction: its universalist ideals of global celebration are undermined by immigration and border restrictions in the host countries, raising questions about sovereignty, soft power, and international order.
12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa played Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on co-host Mexico's home soil in Mexico City, with the fixture serving as a symbolic rematch of the 2010 World Cup's opening game. South Africa qualified as Group A winners in CAF qualifying for their fourth World Cup appearance.
11 June 2026 · Informanté →
Scientists caution that one in four World Cup games could be played in very hot conditions, affecting fans and players. Approximately 26 of the 104 matches could reach at least 26°C in Wet Bulb Globe Temperature, with venues in Dallas, Houston, Miami and Mexican cities expected to experience extreme heat.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins with Mexico City hosting the first of three opening ceremonies featuring global music acts and cultural performances ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. The tournament is the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted across three countries.
11 June 2026 · Informanté →
Somalia's Ministry of Sports expressed deep regret after award-winning referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States on Saturday, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals. Artan, named CAF men's referee of the year in 2025 and selected among 52 referees by FIFA, was barred following a routine inspection at Miami International Airport.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Omar Artan, set to be the first match official from Somalia to referee at a World Cup finals, was turned back at Miami International Airport on Saturday due to "vetting concerns" from US Customs and Border Protection. FIFA confirmed he would play no part in the tournament, citing the decision as the sole preserve of the United States as tournament co-host.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa will face hosts Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June at Mexico City Stadium, marking Bafana Bafana's return to the tournament after a 16-year absence. The fixture will launch the largest World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
9 June 2026 · Informanté →
New Zealand has secured Oceania's direct qualification place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the region's sole representative after dominating the qualifying campaign. The All Whites will compete in their third World Cup appearance after the OFC was granted a direct World Cup slot for the first time.
7 June 2026 · Informanté →
Six teams from CONCACAF have secured places at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup: co-hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States, plus Curaçao, Haiti, and Panama. The tournament will be held from 11 June to 19 July 2026 and will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries.
6 June 2026 · Informanté →
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay have secured direct places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held jointly in Canada, Mexico and the United States from 11 June to 19 July 2026 and will feature an expanded 48-team format for the first time.
5 June 2026 · Informanté →
Africa will be represented by ten nations at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine countries securing direct qualification and one earning a place through intercontinental play-offs. The direct qualifiers include continental heavyweights Egypt, Morocco, Senegal, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and South Africa, alongside debutants Cape Verde and returning Congo DR.
2 June 2026 · Informanté →
Nine Asian Football Confederation teams have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition to feature 48 teams and be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The qualifiers include established contenders Australia, Japan, Iran, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq, as well as debutants Jordan and Uzbekistan.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams competing in 104 matches across the United States, Mexico and Canada from 11 June to 19 July 2026. It marks the first World Cup hosted by three countries and the first with 48 teams, up from the previous 32-team format.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
The one-month countdown to the 2026 Fifa World Cup begins Monday with a record 48 teams descending on the United States, Canada and Mexico, though soaring ticket prices, political tensions, and conflict in Iran have cast an early shadow over the tournament.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran's already-qualified participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is in jeopardy following escalating US-Iran military conflict, with the team's president saying it is unclear whether Iran will travel to the tournament. Iran has suspended local football activities and entered 40 days of mourning, while officials debate whether to participate or withdraw, citing concerns over diplomatic tensions, visa restrictions, security logistics, and the unprecedented situation of a host country at war with a participant.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
Following their 2026 World Cup qualification miss, Namibia's Brave Warriors have entered a restructuring phase, with more than 10 new local-based players called up ahead of a four-nation Fifa Friendly tournament in Kazakhstan next month where they face Kuwait, Kazakhstan, and Comoros. Coach Collin Benjamin says the team is starting anew with inexperienced players while balancing some experienced ones, and will later consider foreign-based players if they can add value.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →