… But since they entered the knockout rounds, frailties have crept in as they were pushed to breaking point by first World Cup debutants Cape Verde and then Egypt. …
… The Botswana and Zimbabwe leagues are improving, but I think clubs in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere in the Arab world, or even in North African countries such as Egypt, Algeria or Morocco, would suit his style and experience,” he said. …
Fifa referees chief Pierluigi Collina has hit out at “unfounded allegations” against World Cup match officials in the wake of Argentina’s controversial last 16 victory over Egypt. …
… On Tuesday, Messi inspired an incredible Houdini act in a jaw-dropping 3-2 defeat of Egypt in Atlanta, when the reigning champions were seemingly down and out, trailing by two goals late in the game. …
… On Tuesday, Letexier ruled out a Mostafa Ziko goal when Egypt were leading 1-0 after VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move. …
… Then in the last 16 they looked down and out when trailing 2-0 against Egypt before an astonishing comeback, with Messi at the centre of the action. …
… AFRICA AT WORLD CUP “Though Africa saw three countries qualify for the Fifa World Cup round of 16, thorough preparation is needed for such a competition.” Mengo praised Morocco for booking a place in the quarter-finals, and Egypt for reaching the round of 16. …
Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi’s World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. …
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama explores Cuca Tops FC's rise from Rundu to Namibia's top football division, tracing the club's journey from informal formation in 1970 to its 1987 promotion to the Namibia National Super League. The author, who has a background in business management, examines the high-performance culture and organisational excellence that enabled the club to succeed despite significant resource constraints.
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama explores Cuca Tops FC's rise from Rundu to Namibia's top football division, tracing the club's journey from informal formation in 1970 to its 1987 promotion to the Namibia National Super League. The author, who has a background in business management, examines the high-performance culture and organisational excellence that enabled the club to succeed despite significant resource constraints.
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama traces Cuca Tops FC's journey from informal formation in 1970 to promotion to the Namibia National Super League at the end of 1987, framing the club's success as a story of high-performance culture, resilience, and organisational excellence rather than purely sporting achievement.
Namibia's government holds a 24% equity stake in the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project through the Sovereign Wealth Fund, with its share funded through grants from development partners. The country is also expanding uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region and Nasan Energies has acquired 52 service stations to become Namibia's third-largest oil marketing company.
Fifa declares the expanded 48-team World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada a triumph, marked by thrilling football and strong performances from smaller nations including Cape Verde, Curaçao, and Egypt, who reached knockout rounds in record numbers.
Spain and Argentina face off in a World Cup final on Sunday, with reigning champions Argentina seeking to become the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the title, while Messi, aged 39, is likely playing his final World Cup match.
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.
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.
Lautaro Martinez scored in the 92nd minute as Argentina came from behind to defeat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi setting up both goals to send Argentina to the final against Spain.
Namibia's Unified Gladiators won the gold medal in the Women's Division 2 category at the Special Olympics Unified Soccer World Cup in Paris, defeating Egypt 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw. It was Namibia's second gold at the Special Olympics Unified Cup, and their first in Division 2.
Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final, with Julian Alvarez scoring a crucial goal in the 112th minute. The victory sets up a semi-final against England and keeps Argentina unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches.
England play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday with Kane and Haaland as their leading scorers; the winners will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals.
Hugo Broos has confirmed his exit as South Africa's national football coach after the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Multiple candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed him, though the football federation may retain Broos in an advisory capacity.
The chairperson of the Mamelodi Sundowns Namibia Supporters Club says Peter Shalulile's departure after six years will not affect the long-term existence of the supporters' branch, noting the club was established before the striker joined and has members dating back to the 1980s.
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.
Fifa referees chief Pierluigi Collina has rejected "unfounded allegations" of malpractice by officials who oversaw Argentina's 3-2 World Cup victory over Egypt in Atlanta. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan had speculated the officiating team was subjected to external pressure to favour Argentina and criticised several decisions, including a goal chalked off by VAR.
France begin their push for a third World Cup title Thursday against African champions Morocco in a blockbuster quarter-final at Gillette Stadium. France have scored 14 goals in five games, with captain Kylian Mbappe accounting for seven of them, while Morocco advanced through the group phase and eliminated the Netherlands and Canada.
The Egyptian Football Federation filed a complaint with FIFA after Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup last 16, demanding an investigation into French referee Francois Letexier and his team over what it claims were serious refereeing mistakes, including a disallowed goal and a missed penalty decision.
The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.
Namibia Football Association honoured legend Oscar Mengo for his contribution to Namibian football. Mengo, a former star player for African Stars FC and founder of Liverpool FC, told The Namibian that Namibian football is moving in the right direction but needs better player salaries and sponsorship to develop talent for continental and global recognition.
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in the final Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup outside the United States, setting up a quarter-final against defending champions Argentina.
Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, scoring three goals in the final 11 minutes plus stoppage time. Lionel Messi scored the equaliser to extend his record to nine consecutive World Cup games with a goal.
England won 3-2 against Mexico in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca despite playing with ten men after defender Jarell Quansah received a red card early in the second half. The victory sets up a quarter-final match against Norway and is hailed as England's greatest win on foreign soil.
Cape Verde, in their first World Cup, progressed from the group stage by drawing with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, then lost 3-2 to Argentina in the last-32 round in Miami. The island nation's fans celebrated the team's performance, with supporters saying they felt victorious despite the defeat and that Cape Verde had made Argentina struggle.
Argentina survived an improbable challenge from Cape Verde, defeating the African team 3-2 after extra time in a World Cup match on Friday, with a Diney Borges own goal in the 111th minute breaking Cape Verde's resistance. Argentina will face Egypt on Tuesday for a place in the quarter-finals.
Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to advance to the World Cup last 16, marking Egypt's first time reaching this stage. Egypt will next face Argentina.
Young swimmer Luke Beukes has emerged as one of Namibia's brightest swimming talents, specialising in freestyle and butterfly sprint events. At the 17th African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria, he won silver in the 50m freestyle and bronze in the 100m freestyle, broke the national 17-18 age-group record in the 100m freestyle, and set new Namibian open and age-group records in the 50m butterfly.
The Namibia Padel Federation has been officially established as the recognised national governing body for padel in Namibia, with a mandate to expand participation, strengthen governance and create pathways for players to compete internationally through to 2028. The federation's priorities include increasing access through schools and communities, introducing a national ranking system, and expanding padel court infrastructure beyond Windhoek.
For the first time in World Cup history, a record nine African countries have progressed beyond the group stage, marking a significant advancement for the continent in the tournament. Previously, only one African nation at a time had managed to qualify for the knockout stage.
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as England defeated Panama 2-0 to top World Cup Group L, with Harry Kane adding a second goal. England will now face a third-placed team in the knockout rounds rather than Portugal.
Belgium secured their first win of the tournament by defeating New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver, finishing top of Group G ahead of Egypt on goal difference. Leandro Trossard scored twice, with additional goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers.