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Mali to face host team at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations today
• 6:29 PM
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After starting their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–0 victory over Comoros, hosts Morocco could become the first team to reach the round of 16 if they beat Mali this Friday. It will be their first major test of the tournament, with the hosts bal
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Salah’s penalty sends Egypt into AFCON knockout stage
• 6:05 PM
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Mohamed Salah converted a penalty to give Egypt a 1-0 win over South Africa in Agadir on Friday, securing their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage. Despite being reduced to 10 men after a red card, the Pharaohs held on as South Africa
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AFCON 2025: Morocco eye early qualification against Mali
• 12:26 AM
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After opening their tournament with a 2-0 win over Comoros, the Atlas Lions could become the first team to book a place in the AFCON round of 16 if they beat Mali this Friday. It's a first major test for the host nation – ambitious, yet keeping a cautiou
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Thursday, december 25, 2025
Wednesday, december 24, 2025
Ivory Coast beat Mozambique 1-0 in opening Africa Cup of Nations match
• 8:13 PM
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Defending champions Ivory Coast started the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Mozambique on Wednesday. Amad Diallo scored shortly after half-time to secure the win in the Group F match in Morocco, although Ivory Coast missed several chances t
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Algeria beats Sudan 3-0 in Africa Cup of Nations opener
• 6:21 PM
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Algeria started their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over Sudan on Wednesday. Captain Riyad Mahrez scored twice, including a goal within the first two minutes, and Ibrahim Maza added a late third as the 2019 champions opened their Group E
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Why all the running? Sporting craze draws in record numbers
• 5:35 PM
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It's one of those New Year's resolutions often blurted out after a big family meal. "I'm going to run a marathon!" But like the cautionary saying "puppies aren't for Christmas, they're for life", one wonders how many realise the error of their ways when
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France Cricket faces power struggle as government backing hangs in the balance
• 2:38 PM
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The French governing body for cricket is set to lose its state mandate, just six months after winning an executive seat on the International Cricket Council. Now, a rival federation looks to control the sport’s future in France.
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AFCON 2025: Senegal and Tunisia cruise to 3 points, VAR crash causes chaos
• 9:49 AM
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Today was a busy day at AFCON, with four games in total. Senegal comfortably beat Botswana 3-0, the Zebras' goalkeeper put in an impressive performance, making 14 saves.
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AFCON 2025: Senegal off to perfect start win comfortable win over Botswana
• 8:20 AM
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Senegal had an easy game against Botswana (3-0). Nicolas Jackson scored twice.
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After football World Cup exit and coaching shake-up, Cameroon braces for AFCON challenge
• 12:28 AM
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After failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and sacking their coach just weeks before AFCON, Cameroon's national football team is facing an uphill battle ahead of their opening game against Gabon on Wednesday. But newly appointed coach David Pag
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Tuesday, december 23, 2025
AFCON: Lookman strike gives Nigeria winning start against Tanzania
• 10:17 PM
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Nigeria began their Africa Cup of Nations Group C campaign with three points on Tuesday as Ademola Lookman’s long-range effort settled a rain-soaked contest against Tanzania in Fes, easing the Super Eagles past stubborn opposition despite missed chances
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Senegal gets its AFCON 2025 campaign started with victory over Botswana
• 6:52 PM
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A Nicolas Jackson double has helped Senegal get its Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a winning start, defeating Botswana 3-0 in Tangier. Senegal, the winner of the AFCON 2021, was the hot favourite going into the match against a team ranked 138th in
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Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Senegal to face Botswana this afternoon
• 3:58 PM
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Selina Sykes is in Rabat, Marocco.
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AFCON 2025: Mohamed Salah scores late winner for Egypt against Zimbabwe
• 6:21 AM
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Egypt defeated Zimbabwe 2–1 in their first match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Salah secured victory for his team in stoppage time.
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Monday, december 22, 2025
Salah rescues Egypt with late winner as AFCON campaign begins
• 10:37 PM
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Mohamed Salah struck deep into stoppage time to spare Egypt an opening-day shock at the Africa Cup of Nations, sealing a hard-fought 2-1 win over Zimbabwe as the record champions made a winning start to their Group B campaign.
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Bafana Bafana kick off Africa Cup of Nations with victory against Angola
• 9:06 PM
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South Africa has joined Morocco and become the second team to win their first outing at the Africa Cup of Nations. Lyle Foster helped Bafana Bafana end a six-game winless streak against Angola, curling the ball beyond Hugo Marques’ outstretched arm in th
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Spectacular late Zambia equaliser spoils Mali's AFCON 2025 debut
• 5:05 PM
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Zambia’s Patson Daka scored in stoppage time to lock in a draw with Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener. Mali controlled the match but were punished in the 92nd minute by a spectacular diving header.
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Balancing expectations and pressure: Morocco wins in tense AFCON opening game
• 2:01 PM
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Ayoub El Kaabi's spectacular bicycle kick gernered royal approval as Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday. Home fans, including Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff
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AFCON host Morocco starts tournament with home victory
• 11:24 AM
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A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday. Morocco Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, and home fans had
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Morocco wins AFCON opener over Comoros, fans and royalty applaud
• 9:42 AM
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A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday. Home fans including Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kicko
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AFCON 2025: Ayoub El Kaabi scores wondergoal as Morocco dominate Comoros
• 6:28 AM
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Morocco defeated Comoros (2-0) in the opening match of AFCON 2025. Ayoub El Kaabi scored a superb overhead kick.
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Sunday, december 21, 2025
Morocco gets off to winning start at Africa Cup of Nations
• 9:30 PM
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Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as Morocco beat Comoros 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations opener in Rabat. Diaz broke the deadlock 10 minutes after the break, and substitute El Kaabi sealed the win with a stunning overhead kick.
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REPLAY: Africa Cup of Nations build-up special
• 7:30 PM
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The African Cup of Nations opens in Rabat tonight with a match between the host country, Morocco and the Comoros. Ahead of kick-off, FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle was in the studio with special guests to talk all things AFCON.
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Morocco faces high expectations as AFCON kicks off at home
• 1:27 PM
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The Africa Cup of Nations begins this Sunday in Morocco, with the opening match in Rabat tonight featuring the hosts against Comoros. Morocco’s Atlas Lions are among the tournament favorites, but they will face tough competition from strong teams such as
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Saturday, december 20, 2025
Breaking barriers: Teen racer Skye Parker takes on Formula 4
• 3:14 PM
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Why should Formula 1 be a male preserve? While no regulations bar women from competing, they remain notably absent from the grid. This question is at the heart of the stories of Skye Parker, a young Welsh woman, alongside Eliza Herbert and Elise Gallé-Te
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Coupe de France: Avranches Pull Off Giant-Killing, Lens Deliver, PSG Step In
• 8:55 AM
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The Coupe de France Round of 64 got underway on Friday, marking the entry of Ligue 1 clubs into the competition. Fourth-tier Avranches produced a stunning upset by knocking out top-flight Brest, while Ligue 1 leaders Lens held firm against Feignies-Aulno
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Friday, december 19, 2025
Morocco defeat Jordan, claim the Arab Cup ahead of hosting AFCON
• 7:21 AM
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Morocco won the Arab Cup after a thrilling final against Jordan (3-2) on Thursday in Lusail, Qatar, three days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations at home.
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Strasbourg finish top of Conference League group stage with win over Breidablik
• 7:15 AM
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Strasbourg wrapped up the Conference League group stage with a 3-1 win over Iceland's Breidablik, finishing unbeaten and top of their group. Liam Rosenior's men were held for much of the match, but found the breakthrough in the final 10 minutes. The resu
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Thursday, december 18, 2025
Viral videos question Morocco's AFCON stadiums after deadly floods
• 10:08 PM
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At least 37 people have been killed in Morocco after flash floods swept through the city of Safi. Officials say it's the country's deadliest flooding disaster in more than a decade. Online, viral videos have since claimed that the torrential rain severel
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Excitement grows in Morocco ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
• 3:28 PM
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Morocco is putting the finishing touches on preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts on December 21 and runs until January 18. With venues ready across six cities, the football tournament is seen as a showcase of Morocco’s sporting ambiti
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Intercontinental Cup: PSG beat Brazil's Flamengo, winning sixth title in 2025
• 12:40 AM
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PSG won the Intercontinental Cup against Flamengo on penalties (1-1., 2-1 on pens). Jorginho Kvaratskhelia opened the score before halftime, Jorginho equalised from the spot, and Matveï Safonov shone in the shootout with four consecutive saves. Paris cla
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Wednesday, december 17, 2025
Safonov saves four penalties as PSG beat Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup
• 8:16 PM
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Champions League title holders Paris Saint-Germain defeated Copa Libertadores winners Flamengo in a penalty shoot-out on Wednesday to clinch their first FIFA Intercontinental Cup title and wrap up the calendar year with a record six trophies.
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Ousmane Dembélé named 2025 FIFA best player, Aitana Bonmati wins women's award
• 7:28 AM
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France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembélé was named FIFA Player of the Year 2025. Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the women's award.
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Tuesday, december 16, 2025
France's Dembélé named FIFA player of 2025, Spain's Bonmati scoops women's award
• 6:30 PM
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France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembélé won the men's FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati collected the women's prize for the third year in a row.
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Premier League: Spectacular draw between Manchester United and Bournemouth
• 6:12 AM
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Manchester United failed to beat Bournemouth (4-4) in the Premier League on Monday. The Red Devils remain sixth in the table.
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Monday, december 15, 2025
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Saturday, december 13, 2025
Friday, december 12, 2025
FIFA accused of 'monumental betrayal' over latest World Cup 2026 tickets
• 12:35 AM
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Soccer fans on Thursday accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after fresh World Cup ticket prices surfaced, showing steep increases. Germany’s soccer federation said national associations receive 8% of tickets, with group-stage seats priced at $180–$70
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Europa League: Lyon beat Go Ahead Eagles to secure at least a playoff spot
• 12:04 AM
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Lyon lived up to their billing as group leaders on Thursday, defeating Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 on Matchday 6 of the Europa League. The win moves OL closer to sealing direct qualification for the round of 16.
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Thursday, december 11, 2025
Wednesday, december 10, 2025
Champions League: City beat Real, Arsenal cruise to a win, Athletic hold PSG
• 11:12 PM
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Erling Haaland’s relentless scoring, Arsenal’s flawless Champions League march and Unai Simon’s heroics headlined a dramatic night of European football on Wednesday. Manchester City edged a faltering Real Madrid to deepen the pressure on Xabi Alonso, Ars
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Champions League: Marseille keep playoff hopes alive as they beat Union Saint-Gilloise
• 6:22 AM
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Olympique de Marseille beat Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise (3-2) on Tuesday. OM now have nine points and are closing in on a playoff spot in the Champions League.
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Champions League: Liverpool edge Inter, Chelsea fall to Atalanta, Barcelona defeat Frankfurt
• 12:01 AM
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Liverpool clinched a 1-0 win at Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday despite the absence of unsettled forward Mohamed Salah. Chelsea fell to Atalanta, while Barcelona defeated Eintracht Frankfurt in a mixed night for Europe’s heavyweights.
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Tuesday, december 9, 2025
Monday, december 8, 2025
Lando Norris clinches his first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
• 11:08 AM
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McLaren driver Lando Norris held his nerve but could not hold back the tears after clinching his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.
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Lando Norris wins first Formula 1 world champion title in Abu Dhabi
• 6:28 AM
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McLaren's Lando Norris finished third in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He was crowned world champion with a two-point lead over Max Verstappen of Red Bull.
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Sunday, december 7, 2025
McLaren's Lando Norris wins his first Formula 1 world championship
• 2:47 PM
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McLaren driver Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 championship at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Although Red Bull’s defending champion Max Verstappen won the race, Norris finished third, just behind his McLaren teammate Oscar Pi
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Les Bleus to play 2026 World Cup matches on East Coast
• 10:57 AM
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A day on from the 2026 World Cup group stage draw in Washington, FIFA unveiled the full match schedule for next year's tournament on Saturday. France will kick off their campaign against Senegal in New York, before travelling to face a play-off winner in
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Saturday, december 6, 2025
2026 FIFA World Cup: Contenders plot path to glory after Trump steals show at draw
• 10:05 AM
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The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out after the contenders discovered their tournament fate at Friday's draw ceremony in Washington which was dominated by Donald Trump. Story by Morgan Ayre.
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France drawn with Senegal and Norway for World Cup group stage
• 9:57 AM
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The group stage draw for next summer's World Cup took place in Washington on Friday, with France placed in Group I alongside Senegal and Norway. Co-hosts Mexico will kick off the tournament against South Africa on June 11, while Argentina will begin thei
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Friday, december 5, 2025
REPLAY - Decoding the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw: expert analysis
• 8:11 PM
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In this special 2-hour edition, we dissect the results of the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup Draw. Sports consultants Karim Baldé and Thando Sibiya offer in-depth commentary and strategic insights on each group as they unfold. From potential powerhous
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is complete – Our analysis
• 7:26 PM
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Discover which teams have been drawn into each group for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. In this video, we break down the group stage, analyze potential matchups, and highlight the teams to watch.
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FIFA World Cup draw: Which group is the 'Group of Death' this time around?
• 7:18 PM
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The 2026 World Cup draw determines where 48 nations will play in next year’s tournament, running from June 11 to July 19. In every World Cup, there’s usually a “Group of Death” — a group where several top teams face off, making it extremely tough to adva
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw begins: How are the groups shaping up?
• 6:54 PM
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The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway in Washington, DC. What do the twelve groups of four teams look like, and which teams have to worry? Analysis by FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes and sports consultants Karim Baldé and Thando Sibiya.
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Will 2026 be Africa’s year? Experts react to the World Cup draw
• 6:53 PM
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The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, setting the stage for a historic tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In this special segment, we break down Africa’s chances of going all the way in 2026. Could this be the y
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2026: The most expensive FIFA World Cup ever
• 6:49 PM
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The draw for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is underway today. The once-every-four-year tournament will be co-hosted by three countries: Mexico, the United Stated and Canada. The final match, however, will be held in New York City and costs could be prohi
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Donald Trump awarded first FIFA 'peace prize' at football World Cup draw
• 6:21 PM
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President Donald Trump was awarded the new FIFA peace prize on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw — giving the soccer spectacle to set matchups for the quadrennial tournament even more of a Trumpian flair. Trump, who has openly campaigned for the Nobel Pe
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Will 2026 become the year of Lamine Yamal's first FIFA World Cup?
• 6:16 PM
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The 2026 World Cup draw has begun. Among the bookies favorites is Spain. Will the team's star player Lamine Yamal win the World Cup for the first time in his life? Analysis by sports consultants Karim Baldé and Thando Sibiya.
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