New New France head coach Zinedine Zidane has shared that he declined numerous job offers over the past five years because his heart was set on leading Les Bleus.Zidane officially became France's head coach in a press conference on Monday morning, following Didier Deschamps' resignation.The World Cup-winning midfielder has taken a
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Argentina Fans Welcome Team Home After World Cup Loss
Thousands of passionate fans courageously faced the cold and rain on Monday to warmly welcome the Argentine football squad back home, despite the absence of star player Lionel Messi following their World Cup final loss to Spain.While this homecoming did not match the jubilant celebrations of four years ago, when
Enrique Macaya Marquez Reflects on 18 World Cups and Messi
Everyone seems eager to capture a photograph with Enrique Macaya Marquez, and Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, is no exception. He took a moment to pose with the broadcaster after his press conference ahead of the World Cup group-stage match against Jordan.Macaya, as he is affectionately known, boasts an incredible story.
Argentina Beat Switzerland to Reach World Cup Semi-Finals
Argentina's Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez delivered a thrilling performance, scoring in the dying moments of extra time to clinch a dramatic 3-1 victory over 10-man Switzerland in the quarter-finals. This triumph sets the stage for an electrifying semi-final showdown against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.Lionel Messi's Argentina continues its
Mbappe Stars as France Reach World Cup Semi-Finals
2026 World Cup Quarter-Final Fixtures
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the thrilling quarter-final stage, setting the stage for some highly anticipated matchups.As football fans prepare for the knockout excitement, we have finalized the schedule for the upcoming fixtures, complete with kickoff times adjusted for Kenyan viewers.The quarter-finals kick off on Thursday, July 9,
Argentina Stun Egypt 3-2 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals
Argentina delivered an incredible comeback, rallying from a 2-0 deficit to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Egypt, extending Lionel Messi’s World Cup journey and propelling them into the quarterfinals.The defending champions found themselves in a precarious position on Tuesday, as goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, coupled with
Belgium Edge Senegal After Extra-Time Drama to Reach Last 16
This time, Senegal's players left the field without the sting of injustice that marred their early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations final in January. However, they still faced disappointment as Belgium advanced to the last 16 deep into extra time. The decisive moment came when Youri Tielemans calmly
Belgium vs Senegal: World Cup Round of 32 Preview & Prediction
Tonight, the Pacific Northwest comes alive with World Cup excitement as Belgium's revamped Red Devils take on Senegal's resilient Lions of Teranga in a thrilling Round of 32 clash at Lumen Field.Kick-off is set for 11:00 PM EAT, as both teams arrive at this knockout stage with contrasting pasts, renewed
Musa Otieno Urges Kenya to Learn From World Cup Success
Musa Otieno, former captain of the Harambee Stars, encourages Kenyan football stakeholders to leverage the ongoing FIFA World Cup as a model for revitalizing the national team. He emphasizes that the tournament has highlighted the gaps preventing Kenya from competing at the highest level.With the Harambee Stars missing from the