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The stars were out, and one the host teams USA showed out in Hollywood, breezing away to a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday, 13 June.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsTasked with carrying the nation’s hope, Mauricio Pochettino’s side showed no fear but class, dynamism, and electric pace, as they got out to a dream start against the often-rigid La Abirroja at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, while shattering records while at it.Super sub Larin earns Canada their first-ever World Cup pointAfter a standout welcome of the world of football to the home of soccer, it was US striker Folarin Balogun that shone brightly, helping himself to a superb brace as fantastic USA led 3-0 at half-time, before easing themselves to a comfortable opening day win that sees them take early control of Group D, and paint a picture of surmounting many people’s expectations at this World Cup.In a clash of finesse against defensive solidity, seven min..

Co-hosts Canada earned their first-ever World Cup point in their third appearance at the global tournament with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in Toronto. Despite trailing for the vast part of the match following Jovo Lukic’s first-half opener, the Canadians grabbed a valuable point thanks to Jesse Marsch’s super sub Cyle Larin.Mallorca’s forward on loan at Southampton netted only three minutes after coming on for a deserved draw, which keeps both sides in contention for the place in the knockout round.After knocking out Italy in the World Cup qualifiers’ playoffs, Bosnia seemed predestined to continue their miraculous quest with a larger-than-life victory over the co-host. Lukic’s header around the 20-minute mark made all the difference, as the tall forward headed it home following a corner from the right in his only fourth appearance for the national team.Canada’s Ismael Kone had a marvelous opportunity to restore the stalemate shortly, but his effort went wide o..

Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s opening World Cup match against Panama after being denied entry to Canada, The Athletic reports on Friday.The 32-year-old midfielder, who currently plays for Villarreal, was included in Ghana’s squad for the tournament but will not be permitted to travel from the team’s base in the United States to Toronto for Thursday’s Group L clash.##NAJAVA_MECA_9795104##FIFA confirmed that Partey’s visa application had been rejected by Canadian authorities.”FIFA can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana’s team base camp in the USA to Canada for their first match against Panama as his visa application has been refused by the Canadian government,” a FIFA statement said.🚨🚨| BREAKING: Thomas Partey has been 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐀 and will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama. 🚫🇬🇭Ghana face Panama at BMO Field in Toronto on Wednesday, June 17.[@TheAthleticFC] pic.twitter.com/61UNKMjN1D— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) June 12, 2026 Part..

This World Cup could mark the end of an era.With icons such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Neymar and Son Heung-min all expected to bring the curtain down on their international careers, another familiar face may soon be joining them.Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has hinted that this tournament could be his last on the global stage.##NAJAVA_MECA_9795060##The 34-year-old, whose trophy cabinet already boasts Champions League, La Liga and Premier League titles, admitted he is closer to retirement than another World Cup cycle.”The chances are greater that I won’t continue after this tournament than that I will,” Courtois told reporters at Belgium’s training base.The class is permanent, and KDB’s is out of this world! Veteran saves Belgium in crazy rollercoasterWhile the Real Madrid star insists he still wants to play for a few more years, he acknowledged the physical demands of extending a career at the highest level.”My family is here because this could be my last ..

Liverpool have secured the long-term future of one of their most promising academy talents after Prince Cisse, son of former Reds striker Djibril Cisse, signed his first professional contract with the club.The 17-year-old has enjoyed a standout season in Liverpool’s youth ranks, earning recognition for his rapid development and consistent performances. The club announced that he is among eight academy players who have committed their futures to the Reds following an impressive campaign at the AXA Training Centre.Cisse played a major role for Liverpool’s Under-18 side throughout the 2025-26 season, featuring in 19 league matches and captaining the team on four occasions. His influence extended beyond that level, with appearances in the UEFA Youth League for the Under-19s and a memorable debut goal for the Under-21s.Liverpool are believed to have tied the defender down until 2029, the longest contract available for a player of his age, highlighting the club’s confidence in his potential…

When supporters stream into Nyayo National Stadium or Kasarani Annex, noise greets them first.The chants, the drums, the flags, the rush of expectation.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsPhotographers are easier to miss. They stand at the edges, almost like flies on a wall, already thinking several moments ahead: where the light will fall, which background will frame the club crest, how an image can connect a team to its supporters long after the final whistle.For Happy Aunda, Nairobi United’s photographer, that work begins before a ball is kicked.”The first thing I notice is the quality and direction of light,” she says. “I need to find the right spot and background.”That answer sounds technical, but it reveals the core of her job. Football photography is not simply reacting to action. It is anticipating it.##NAJAVA_MECA_9795818##A derby warm-up, the way shadows stretch across the pitch, the angle of a celebration, the split second before a striker shoots, all of it becomes p..

If first impressions count, DR Congo have already won a few admirers at this World Cup.The Leopards touched down in Houston on Thursday and did so in fitting fashion, arriving in eye-catching leopard-print outfits that turned heads and instantly lived up to their nickname.The Leopards pic.twitter.com/lNXXX8dXR9— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) June 12, 2026 After waiting more than five decades for a return to football’s biggest stage, DR Congo looked every bit a team ready to embrace the spotlight.Their journey to the United States, however, has been anything but straightforward. The squad spent three weeks in Belgium after an Ebola outbreak in their home country forced a late change of plans and delayed their arrival for the tournament.📷 Retour sur l’arrivée des nos Léopards 🐆 sur le sol américain. 52 ans d’attente résumés en un seul objectif, faire vibrer la République Démocratique du Congo sur le toit du monde. Portons haut notre drapeau 🇨🇩, L’histoire s’écrit maintenant.#RoadToWorldCup #Feco..

Kariobangi Sharks have secured a temporary injunction from the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT), barring the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) from implementing the club’s automatic relegation from the Premier League pending the determination of a case challenging the federation’s promotion and relegation process.The tribunal’s intervention comes just days after the 2017 Mozzart Bet Cup winners moved to the SDT to challenge FKF’s decision to scrap the end-of-season promotion and relegation play-offs. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSharks argue that the federation’s move contravenes the regulations that should have governed the 2025-2026 season.In directions issued by Deputy Chairperson Hon. Allan Mola Owinyi on Friday 12, June 2026, the tribunal certified the matter as urgent after finding that the club had established a prima facie case warranting interim relief.To preserve the subject matter of the dispute, the tribunal issued a temporary injunction restraining FKF, its Nati..

Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s opening World Cup match against Panama after being denied entry to Canada, The Athletic reports on Friday.The 32-year-old midfielder, who currently plays for Villarreal, was included in Ghana’s squad for the tournament but will not be permitted to travel from the team’s base in the United States to Toronto for Thursday’s Group L clash.##NAJAVA_MECA_9795104##FIFA confirmed that Partey’s visa application had been rejected by Canadian authorities.”FIFA can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana’s team base camp in the USA to Canada for their first match against Panama as his visa application has been refused by the Canadian government,” a FIFA statement said.🚨🚨| BREAKING: Thomas Partey has been 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐀 and will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama. 🚫🇬🇭Ghana face Panama at BMO Field in Toronto on Wednesday, June 17.[@TheAthleticFC] pic.twitter.com/61UNKMjN1D— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) June 12, 2026 Part..

Scotland fans can breathe a little easier – Scott McTominay has not been ruled out of the World Cup opener against Haiti despite a minor health scare.The Napoli midfielder skipped training on Thursday after suffering an upset stomach and was notably absent from the team bus upon arrival in Boston. Instead, Scotland’s talisman travelled separately alongside a team doctor as a precaution.Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay was not on the team bus as it arrived at their hotel in Boston after missing Thursday’s training session because of an upset stomach.The 29-year-old made his own onward journey with a doctor in what is believed to be a precautionary measure. pic.twitter.com/ixJTPdNECa— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) June 12, 2026 Given McTominay’s importance to Steve Clarke’s side, the sight was enough to raise a few eyebrows. The 29-year-old has become Scotland’s go-to man in recent years, scoring 15 goals in 70 appearances and finding the net again in last weekend’s emphatic 4-0 ..