52 years after appearing at the World Cup in West Germany, in 1974. Haiti find themseleves on the world’s stage once more. Scotland on the other hand had to wait for 28 years. The two sides met in Boston, where both sets of fans , the travelling Scottish and the large Haitian community in Boston made the lively prior to kick off.Download our MozzartSport App For More News The match had added incentive as the initial draw between heavyweights Brazil and Morocco meant any side that won here would be in the frontrunning to qualify for the next round. Steve Clarke in his seventh year had all to prove with his charges, buoyed by Napoli man Scott McTominay who in two seasons has 22 goals for Napoli. The 0-1 win for Scotland will leave them in good stead for knockout round qualification##NAJAVA_MECA_9798874##Scotland looked very threatening from the onset with some good wide combinations and numbers in the box. John McGinn , fresh off Europa league triumph with Aston Villa combined well with ..

The New Jersey stadium in New York played host to the first blockbuster fixture of the tournament so far as Brazil played Morocco. A dominant first 30 minutes from Morocco , a stern reminder of world class quality by Vinicius Junior and a laboured second half saw Morocco deny Brazil an eighth win against African opposition at the World Cup. The 1-1 scoreline however saw Morocco continue an unwanted record of no win in their opening World Cup matches, with now 4 draws and 3 losses.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsAs Carlo Ancelloti stepped out to lead the most successful country in the tournament for the first time at a global stage. Unarguably one of the world football’s most successful club managers, all eyes were on him as he came up against Mohamed Ouahbi who had succeeded legend Walid Regragoui.Morocco started the match on the upper hand, evidenced by the early fouls committed on their wingers Brahim Diaz and Bilal El Khannous by both Brazilian fullbacks within the first ..

BETTING GUIDE: Côte d’Ivoire vs EcuadorThe 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with a fascinating Group E encounter as Côte d’Ivoire take on Ecuador . With Germany heavily favoured to top the group and Curacao considered outsiders, this clash could prove decisive in determining who secures the second automatic qualification spot for the knockout stages.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Elephants return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014 and arrive with renewed optimism after winning the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations and producing impressive warm-up victories over South Korea, Scotland and France. Ecuador, meanwhile, enter the tournament on a remarkable unbeaten run and possess one of the strongest defensive units in world football.With both sides boasting quality and defensive discipline, a closely contested battle is expected.Kick-off: 2:00 AM (Kenyan Time), Monday, 15 June 2026Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USAGroup: Group ECurrent standings: All teams ..

The Swiss watch broke in the nick of time!A dominant performance before the break and a smart approach after it seemed like excellent paths to Switzerland’s opening World Cup victory, but the Qatar captain Boualem Khoukhi appeared out of nowhere in the 94th minute and shocked the European team with a smashing header, bringing his country the first-ever point at World Cup – 1-1!Dressed for the occasion: DR Congo arrive in America with a roarThe result by no means depicts the real situation on the pitch, as Qatar barely held their head above water most of the time, and only thanks to their goalkeeper, Mahmoud Abunada, they avoided a defeat. Despite numerous chances, the striker of Cameroonian descent, Breel Embolo, turned out to be the only Swiss player capable of finding the net, though even he did it from the spot in the 17th minute.Dan Ndoye, Michel Aebischer, Denis Zakaria, Ruben Vargas, and others failed to convert their chances and make Switzerland’s lead comfortable, and the punis..

He who has power makes the rules. In sport, in football, in life… And in the following particular case, at Barcelona.It’s clear who holds the reins at Camp Nou – the president, Joan Laporta and his inner circle. So, anyone who is against them cannot expect favourable treatment at Barca, even if it’s their legend.Xavi: “Laporta betrayed me’For some time, Xavi Hernandez has been a (rare) opponent of the current Catalans’ leadership. The former Barcelona captain and manager clashed with Laporta after being sacked two years ago, and hasn’t held back from criticizing the 63-year-old and his associates.Nevertheless, it comes at a high price, which Xavi has had to pay, ready or not.Laporta’s brutal response to Xavi’s claimsA couple of months ago, during the election campaign, he publicly called out Laporta’s right-hand man and former brother-in-law, Alejandro Echevarria, claiming that he had more power at the club than the president.And the punishment has recently come.According to Cataluny..

Two seasons ago, Thomas Omole was battling to keep SamWest Black Boots afloat in the National Super League (NSL).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsToday, the Tusker FC forward finds himself on the verge of winning the first major trophy of his career as the Brewers prepare for the Mozzart Bet Cup final slated for Sunday, 14 June at the Kwale Stadium.Omole’s story is one of persistence and adaptation.Kenya U17 whitewash Sudan 16-0 as referee ends game in 54th minuteDuring his time with SamWest, he was among the club’s standout performers, registering 10 goals and seven assists while helping the team navigate the challenges of life in the second tier.His performances earned him a move to Tusker ahead of the 2025/26 season, a step up that came with greater expectations and pressure.However, the forward says he has embraced the challenge and settled well into life at one of Kenya’s most successful clubs.##NAJAVA_MECA_9795044##“First of all, I would love to thank the Tusker frater..

What a blow for England! Only not for their national football team, but for their Referees’ Association.Even though he was selected as the referee of the Group E clash between the Ivory Coast and Ecuador, Michael Oliver will miss it because of an injury.An England injury already! 😮 English referee Michael Oliver has been ruled out of his first match at the 2026 World Cup because of injury. Fifa said he’s expected to be available for selection again “in the coming days”. pic.twitter.com/LkgAvP57qo— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 13, 2026 However, since it was categorized as minor, the 41-year-old will likely return to action soon.FIFA acted quickly after the news broke, appointing Francois Letexier as Oliver’s replacement for the match in Philadelphia.Somali referee returns home to hero’s welcome after World Cup heartbreak [VIDEO]Apart from the Ashington-born man, England’s representative among the 52 World Cup officials – including banned Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan – will a..

The 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup final is set to take centre stage on Sunday, with 2024 champions Kenya Police FC locking horns with Tusker FC at Kwale Stadium. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWith the title, Ksh3 million cash prize, and a coveted spot in the CAF Confederation Cup at stake, both sides will be eager to emerge victorious in what promises to be a thrilling final.The race for individual awards and the third-place playoff will also be under the spotlight, while a battle for national pride is expected to unfold between four players from Congo Brazzaville who will be on opposing sides of the final. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9795077##Tusker, the 2016 champions, have two Congolese players in their squad, while Police boast a similar number. Interestingly, all four players joined their respective clubs during the February transfer window.For Tusker, goalkeeper Pavelh Ndzila and left-back Servel Akouala will face off against their Police compatriots, left-back/winger Hernest Malonga and ..

Kenya Police FC captain David ‘Cheche’ Ochieng is on the verge of adding another chapter to an already impressive journey with the Law Enforcers as the club prepares for the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup final slated for Sunday, 14 June, at Kwale Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFor the Harambee Stars defender, the final presents more than just an opportunity to win silverware. It offers a chance to secure a third major trophy in as many seasons and further cement the team’s steady rise.Cheche was part of the squad that lifted the Mozzart Bet Cup title in 2024 before captaining the side to their historic FKF Premier League crown in 2025. Another victory on Sunday would complete a remarkable run of success.Kenya U17 whitewash Sudan 16-0 as referee ends game in 54th minuteAs the countdown to the final enters its final hours, the experienced defender explained that the team has left nothing to chance in its preparations.”The preparations have been going well because we have been..

Folarin Balogun.That name is making headlines across the USA today. And how could it not be, when the Monaco striker shone in the Stars and Stripes 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opener, scoring a brace. Mauricio Pochettino’s men have shown they are rightfully considered candidates for at least the quarter-finals, while Balogun proved his Arsenal academy education was not in vain.Perfect start for co-hosts USA in HollywoodOnce he stepped into the spotlight, more details about his background emerged, and one of them stood out as the most bizarre – the way he became a USA international.Of course, the simplest explanation is his American citizenship, but the way he got it is pretty peculiar, as Balogun was born to Nigerian parents and raised in England. But what is his connection to the USA?It could be said that the hosts got their last night’s hero through a remarkable twist of fate.Folarin Balogun who scored two goals for USMNT, became a US citizen by accident when the air..