COMMENT | UEFA, CONCACAF & AFC | Football is the world’s greatest shared passion. It belongs to no individual and no institution. It belongs to the players, the fans, the clubs, the Member Associations and every institution entrusted with safeguarding its future. It is in that spirit, as Confederations …
Read More »
Kampala, Uganda | URN | For a dance troupe that emerged from the streets of Kampala’s Katanga neighbourhood, the FIFA World Cup 2026 final was an unlikely stage. But when the Ghetto Kids performed at the tournament’s halftime show alongside Shakira and Burna Boy, their story travelled far beyond Uganda. …
Read More »
The Asian nation was absent from the pitch, but its technology, factories and brands helped power football’s biggest spectacle NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | The irony could hardly be greater. China, a country that has struggled for decades to become a football powerhouse, did not feature …
Read More »
MIAMI, United States | Xinhua | England beat France 6-4 to claim the World Cup third place on Saturday, its best finish at the tournament since lifting the trophy in 1966 as they combined to score the most goals in a World Cup game since 1982. Kylian Mbappe scored twice …
Read More »
NEW YORK | Xinhua | Spain and Argentina clash in Sunday’s World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium, a meeting of the reigning European and South American champions. Here is what to know about the match, the numbers behind it and the storylines to watch. BASICS Kickoff is …
Read More »
NEW YORK | Xinhua | England supporters and pundits have been almost unanimous in pointing the finger of blame for Wednesday’s 2-1 World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina at coach Thomas Tuchel and the decisions he made after Anthony Gordon had given his side the lead early in the second …
Read More »
ATLANTA, United States | Xinhua | Lautaro Martinez scored in stoppage time as Argentina recovered from a goal down to reach the World Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 win over England on Wednesday. England went ahead early in the second half through Anthony Gordon’s close-range strike before Enzo Fernandez …
Read More »
ATLANTA, United States | Xinhua | Thomas Tuchel said Argentina’s nothing-to-lose mentality after falling behind proved decisive as the reigning champion recovered from a goal down to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon had given England the lead before Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute and Lautaro …
Read More »
NEW YORK | Xinhua | England will be hoping midfielder Declan Rice is fully fit for Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal against Argentina after Saturday’s quarterfinal win over Norway underlined his importance to Thomas Tuchel’s side. The 27-year-old, who has made 78 appearances for England, started the quarterfinal despite suffering from …
Read More »
ATLANTA, United States | Xinhua | England and Argentina will renew one of the World Cup’s most enduring rivalries when they meet in Wednesday’s semifinal, more than two decades after their last encounter. The teams have crossed paths five times in the tournament, producing three England victories and two Argentina …
Read More »
The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
