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Argentina reclaims top spot in FIFA ranking as World Cup kicks off [Top 10]

Defending champions Argentina will head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the highest-ranked team in the world, according to the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. The expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, kicks off today, with South Africa facing Mexico in a repeat of the 2010 World Cup […]

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June 12, 2026
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UEFA appoints Somali referee for Super Cup after World Cup snub

UEFA has appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup just days after he was denied entry into the United States and ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Artan, who was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, will take charge of […]

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June 12, 2026
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10 highest-scoring opening matches at World Cup

The FIFA World Cup has produced some unforgettable opening matches over the years, with hosts and contenders often setting the tone for the tournament from the very first whistle. While many opening games have been cautious affairs, a handful have delivered goals, drama and excitement in abundance. The highest-scoring opening match in World Cup history […]

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June 12, 2026
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US bans Ivory Coast supporters from World Cup

Ivory Coast home-based fans have been denied visas to the United States, the president of the national supporters’ committee told AFP on Thursday. The run-up to the World Cup, which kicks off Thursday, has been dogged by the visa policies of the main host nation, the United States. Somali referee Omar Artan was turned away […]

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June 12, 2026
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FIFA ranking: Argentina retain top spot as Nigeria hold 26th position

World champions Argentina have maintained their position as the number one team in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, strengthening their status ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Albiceleste remain at the summit of world football after recording impressive victories in recent international fixtures, while Spain and France occupy second and third […]

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Lionel Messi best player I’ve ever seen – Dembele

French forward Ousmane Dembélé has described Lionel Messi as the best player he has ever seen, praising the Argentine superstar’s enduring quality despite approaching the latter stages of his career. Speaking to Marca on Friday, Dembélé highlighted Messi’s remarkable ability to remain decisive at the highest level of football, insisting that age has done little […]

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June 12, 2026
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World Cup 2026: 20 records that could be broken by Messi, Ronaldo, others

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, several long-standing records could be broken by some of football’s biggest stars and nations. According to data compiled by ActionNetwork.com, the tournament could see new milestones set by Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France and other leading […]

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June 12, 2026
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June 12 Remains a Symbol of National Unity – KLM

Hon. Kolawole Lawal Mobolorunduro, Ph.D., has urged Nigerians to embrace June 12 as a symbol of national unity, noting that it provides a unique platform to celebrate democracy in the country. Hon. Lawal, in a statement released on Friday, said the June 12, 1993 presidential election remains remarkable because it transcended regional, ethnic, and religious […]

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June 12, 2026
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Atiku picks Amaechi as Vice President nominee

Barring any last-minute change of formation, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has succeeded in setting up a possible ‘AA’ ticket on the presidential ballot of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by picking former Transportation Minister, Chibuike Amaechi, as his running mate. Also, yesterday, he declared that the actions by the Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress(APC) […]

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June 12, 2026
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Democracy has failed Nigerians, ADC blasts Tinubu’s government

ADC presidential canditate for 2027 election The African Democratic Congress has delivered an assessment of the state of the nation, declaring that democracy has failed to improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians in the government of President Bola Tinubu. In an open letter issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi to Nigerians to […]

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June 12, 2026
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