Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup appearance of his illustrious career. Speaking ahead of Portugal’s Round of 16 clash against Spain, the 41-year-old stated he is at peace with his legacy and wants to enjoy this tournament to the fullest. Read [...] The post Ronaldo: World Cup 2026 Will Be My Last Tournament appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has criticised Brazil following their defeat to Norway at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. Carlo Ancelotti’s side were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 following a 2-1 defeat to Norway at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday night. Norway reached the last eight [...] The post World Cup 2026: Oliseh Blasts Brazil’s Performance After Norway Upset appeared first on Complete Sports.

US coach Mauricio Pochettino welcomed FIFA’s shock decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match red card ban, stating the United States team was punished enough after playing a man down for 35 minutes against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Recall that Balogun was initially sent off following a lengthy VAR review for [...] The post World Cup 2026: Pochettino Hails FIFA’s Decision To Overturn Balogun’s Red Card appeared first on Complete Sports.

Reigning champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons will open their training camp in Mohammedia, Morocco, on Wednesday, July 15, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. The Super Falcons are expected to spend one week in Mohammedia, using the period to fine-tune their preparations before relocating to Rabat, where they will [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons To Open Camp In Morocco July 15 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Neymar has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday. The former Barcelona star made his final appearance for Brazil after coming on in the defeat to Norway, scoring a stoppage time penalty which was not enough to [...] The post Neymar Announces Retirement From International Football After Brazil’s World Cup Exit appeared first on Complete Sports.

England survived a raucous Azteca Stadium atmosphere and a red card early in the second half to prevail past co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling World Cup round-of-16 clash in Mexico City on Sunday, ESPN reports. In a game that had almost everything — including an hourlong weather delay — the two teams, and the [...] The post World Cup 2026: Ten-Man England Overcome Mexico In Five-Goal Thriller appeared first on Complete Sports.

Carlos Queiroz announced he was leaving his job as Ghana coach after the African side were eliminated from the World Cup at the last-32 stage. Ghana were beaten 1-0 by Colombia in Kansas City on Friday after only registering eight attempts on goal. The much-travelled Quieroz, who coached Iran at the last World Cup in [...] The post Queiroz Resigns As Ghana Head Coach After World Cup Exit appeared first on Complete Sports.

Erling Haaland was the hero for Norway as his double strikes helped his side beat Brazil 2-1, in Sunday’s World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash. It is the first-time ever that Norway will reach the quarter-finals the FIFA World Cup. Also, Brazil have now failed to beat Norway in their meetings – losing three [...] The post Haaland’s Double Helps Norway Maintain Dominance Over Brazil, Seal First-Ever World Cup Quarterfinal Spot appeared first on Complete Sports.

Spain midfielder Gavi has dismissed recent criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Portugal. Gavi defended the 41-year-old forward, asserting that the heavy scrutiny comes from outside fans, not his teammates. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Diaw Tenders Apology For Mistake Against Belgium Speaking with [...] The post World Cup 2026: Ronaldo Remains A Threat To Spain –Gavi appeared first on Complete Sports.

President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked FIFA for suspending the red card issued to USA’s Folarin Balogun, which has paved the way for the former Arsenal striker to play in the World Cup round of 16 clash with Belgium. Balogun had been shown a straight red card in the U.S.’s round of 32 win (2-0) [...] The post World Cup 2026: Trump Thanks FIFA For Suspending Balogun’s Red Card appeared first on Complete Sports.

Thousands of jubilant supporters turned out to welcome Cape Verde’s Blue Sharks on Sunday, filling Praia International Airport with flags and banners as the team returned from an unforgettable FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. The Blue Sharks, whose remarkable run ended with a narrow 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina in the Round of [...] The post Cape Verde Return Home to Hero’s Welcome After Memorable World Cup Campaign appeared first on Complete Sports.

Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended by Fifa, BBC Sport reports. The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic as the co-hosts won their last-32 tie 2-0. Fifa [...] The post World Cup 2026: Balogun Available For Belgium Clash As Red Card Ban Suspended appeared first on Complete Sports.

Senegal goalkeeper Mory Diaw publicly apologized to fans following his costly error in the 89th minute, which allowed Belgium to equalize during their 3-2 Round of 32 defeat at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Diaw stepping in for injured starter Edouard Mendy rushed off his line but failed to intercept a cross, allowing Youri Tielemans [...] The post World Cup 2026: Diaw Tenders Apology For Mistake Against Belgium appeared first on Complete Sports.

Benin U-17 women’s head coach Idah Azonsou has praised her players for their spirited display despite Saturday’s 3-2 defeat to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round tie. Azonsou remains confident her side can overturn the deficit in the return leg, which is scheduled for [...] The post U-17 WWCQ: Benin Coach Azonsou Eyes Comeback After Narrow Defeat To Flamingos appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s D’Tigers hammered Rwanda 106-62 in their final Group C fixture, at the FIBA Basketball 2027 World Cup African Qualifiers. The dominant win ensured D’Tigers ended the three-game window with a perfect record, having earlier defeated Tunisia and Guinea. Point guard Uche Iroegbu had an outstanding performance, finishing with 17 points and seven assists, while [...] The post D’Tigers Outclass Rwanda In Final World Cup Qualifying Group Fixture appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s under-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, fell to a 3-2 defeat against Tanzania in their opening match of the China International Youth Football Tournament on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The match was the debut for head coach Uwejamomere Eboboritse, though the result was not the start he had envisioned. ​Tanzania established a two-goal lead before […]

Rafael Nadal has proposed a 10-year fixed agreement between players and Grand Slams to guarantee annual prize money increases. Speaking to CNBC, Nadal argued against a direct revenue percentage, stating current payouts have increased significantly over the last 15 years, and that tournament organizers deserve compensation for their year-round investments. Read Also:Commonwealth Games 2026: Team [...] The post Wimbledon: Players Should Agree To Long-Term Annual Prize Money Increase –Nadal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has said it is important for his players to improve on their performance against Benin Republic in the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round fixture. Nigeria defeated the Young Amazons 3-2 in the first leg at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne [...] The post U-17 WWCQ: Busari Urges Flamingos To Improve Ahead Benin Return Leg appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar is fully fit and ready to play a full 90 minutes against Norway in their FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash. The Brazil boss has revealed that the Santos ace will appear alongside the Real Madrid star as the South Americans continue their World [...] The post World Cup 2026: Neymar Will Start Against Norway –Brazil Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Joe Hart called the Paraguay players “an absolute disgrace” for how they played during their World Cup round of 16 defeat to France. Hart believes they pushed the boundaries too far with their conduct and were caught up in the emotion of the occasion. One moment that particularly irked the BBC pundit was when Gustavo [...] The post World Cup 2026: Paraguayan Players Were ‘Absolute Disgrace —Joe Hart appeared first on Complete Sports.

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have signed Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal. While the transfer fee has not been confirmed, Madrid have reportedly activated the 30-year-old’s release clause, which was €20 million. Madrid, in a statement, wrote on their website on Sunday:”Real Madrid C.F. and Inter Milan have [...] The post OFFICIAL: Real Madrid Sign Dutch Defender Dumfries Crom Inter Milan appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets began their campaign at the four-nation China International Youth Football Tournament with a 3-2 defeat to Tanzania on Sunday. The East Africans made a bright start, taking a 2-0 lead into the break thanks to first-half strikes from Issa Chole and Hamisi Chenga. The Golden Eaglets came out with renewed purpose after [...] The post Golden Eaglets Begin China Invitational With Defeat To Tanzania appeared first on Complete Sports.

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has disclosed that Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of football’s most dangerous penalty-box finishers. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match in Dallas, Simón warned his team that Ronaldo still retains his lethal goalscorer’s instinct and must be kept as far away from the box as possible. Read [...] The post World Cup 2026: Spain Must Be Wary Of Ronaldo –Simon appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman linked up with Afrobeats star Burna Boy at a concert in Portugal, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Most footballers are on break at the moment, with the new season over a month away. As such, many Nigerian players have been traveling the world, attending events, and spending time with their families. ​Lookman has […]

Talks about Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle signing a lucrative new contract worth $100,000 per month have been thrown into doubt following fresh comments, Soccernet.ng reports. Last month, National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman Shehu Dikko revealed that Chelle's contract had been extended following Nigeria's third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The […]

Serie A clubs Bologna and Fiorentina have joined the race to sign Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze this summer amid uncertainty over his future at AC Milan, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze has become the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer following his return to the San Siro after a season-long loan spell at Premier League side Fulham. The 27-year-old […]

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has handed Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle a timely boost after confirming he has resumed full preparations with Panathinaikos ahead of the 2026/27 season, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old endured a frustrating debut campaign in Greece after recurring injuries restricted him to just five league appearances, in which he scored two […]

The Football Association of Malawi ,FAM, has appointed Sudesh Singh as technical adviser to the Scorchers ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. Singh will join the coaching crew led by head coach Lovemore Fazili, with Tyrese Steyn continuing in his role as performance analyst. FAM said the appointment was made [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Malawi Unveil New Technical Adviser Ahead Super Falcons Opener appeared first on Complete Sports.

Marc Guéhi has said he believes Mexico are the favourites for England’s World Cup last-16 clash at the Estadio Azteca. The reward for Wednesday’s 2-1 comeback win against the Democratic Republic of Congo is Sunday’s mouthwatering last-16 tie in Mexico City. A hostile atmosphere and high altitude await Thomas Tuchel’s men in Mexico, where England [...] The post World Cup 2026: Guéhi Labels Mexico Favourites Ahead Of England Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche has taken to social media to showcase his Europa League winner’s medal earned during his time with Crystal Palace, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The versatile Nigerian star spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace from Getafe. Prior to the move, Uche had established himself as Getafe’s standout performer, but the Spanish […]

Newly promoted Serie A club Venezia have joined the race to sign Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru as they prepare for life in Italy's top division, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian international is one of the players attracting attention this summer after spending the last two seasons with Lazio, where he showed his talent but struggled […]

Everton have agreed a permanent deal with Chelsea to sign highly-rated winger Tyrique George in a transfer worth up to £24 million (approx. ₦44 billion), Soccernet.ng reports. The move is an important step for the 20-year-old, who impressed during his loan spell at Goodison Park and is also attracting attention from Super Eagles head coach […]

France star Kylian Mbappé has said the French team also know how to play ugly football, after their hardfought 1-0 win against Paraguay in Saturday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash. Mbappé broke through against a physical, defensive-minded Paraguay side when he converted a penalty kick in the 70th minute, following a foul [...] The post World Cup 2026: We Know How To Play Ugly Football —Mbappe On Paraguay Tactics appeared first on Complete Sports.

Morocco star Azzedine Ounahi has disclosed that the Atlas Lions’ biggest reward is seeing the Moroccan people celebrate, emphasizing that the players are determined to do everything to bring more joy to their country. He made these remarks after leading Morocco to a 3-0 victory over Canada in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of [...] The post World Cup 2026: We’ll Do Everything To Bring More Joy To Moroccans –Ounahi appeared first on Complete Sports.