The proposal for a larger tournament was first raised last year, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the success of the expanded 48-team format has prompted the governing body to explore how a 64-team World Cup could work.
By Shadrack AndengaThe Bayern Munich striker, who has scored three goals in five matches for the Atlas Lions at this year's tournament, sustained the injury during Morocco's 3-0 Round of 16 victory over co-hosts Canada in Houston last Saturday. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice, while Souffiane Rahimi added the third.
By Shadrack AndengaSpeaking post-match at the mixed zone after the heartbreaking Mikel Merino's stoppage time winner that saw his side crush out of the round of 16, Ronaldo, the only Portugal player to give an interview, said he had no regrets.
By Shadrack AndengaTunisia finished bottom of Group F after suffering defeats to Sweden, Japan and the Netherlands. Reports now indicate that eight unnamed players tested positive for clenbuterol, a substance banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
By Shadrack AndengaThe 67-year-old tactician has faced criticism throughout Brazil’s World Cup campaign despite guiding the five-time champions to the top of Group C, eliminating Japan in the Round of 32 and setting up a clash against Norway on Sunday.
By Shadrack AndengaAccording to news outlet The Daily Mail, Lidia Silva Cruz was arrested by police in Tlalnepantla de Baz, near Mexico City, for her alleged involvement in the scheme alongside her boyfriend, who is still said to be on the run.
By Shadrack AndengaThe appeal against the decision to grant Partey a Canadian visa for the World Cup failed, with court documents revealing that the initial visa application did not disclose the criminal charges he faces in the UK.
By Shadrack AndengaFifa has said that the 41-year-old, who was due to officiate the Group E meeting between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia on Sunday (00:00 BST, Monday), has been replaced by Frenchman Francois Letexier because of injury, but is expected to be available for selection "in the coming days".
By Shadrack AndengaThe world’s soccer organization is promising the 2026 World Cup to be “the biggest and most exciting edition of the tournament to date” with 104 matches across 16 different cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
By Essy WawiraSpeaking to the DPA news agency, Boris Pistorius also stressed "the presence of American soldiers in Europe, and particularly in Germany, is in our interest and in the interest of the US".
By Samuel OtienoIn a social media post Sunday, Trump also accused Iran of violating the countries' two-week ceasefire with attacks Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz.
By Samuel OtienoThe initiative, supported by the United States government in collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of Health, aims to strengthen the capacity of hospitals and health centres to manage complications during childbirth and in the critical first hours of a newborn’s life.
By Bradley BosireCuba's energy ministry said "a total disconnection of the National Electrical System has occurred", in a statement posted on social media. "Protocols for restoration are already beginning to be implemented."
By Samuel OtienoIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Larijani was "eliminated last night", although this has not been confirmed by Iran.
By Samuel OtienoOn Wednesday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the Section 301 unfair trade practices probe could lead to new levies against countries including China, the European Union, India, Japan, South Korea and Mexico by this summer.
By Samuel Otieno“Considering that this corrupt regime [the US] has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup,” the sports minister told state television on Wednesday.
By Samuel OtienoIn a social media post, the US president said the UK is "giving serious thought" to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, before saying the US does not "need them". Downing Street has not responded to Trump's claims.
By Samuel OtienoThe Southern Command said the action was aimed at tackling illicit drug trafficking, but did not provide more details in a statement on X.
By Samuel OtienoMore than 200 people have been killed since the attacks began, according to Iranian leaders, and at least 31 people were killed and 149 wounded in retaliatory strikes in Lebanon.
By Bradley BosireA 40-day mourning period for the longtime Iranian leader has been announced.
By Samuel OtienoThe US sent invites for the February 19 event on Friday, according to an invitation seen by CNN. It is slated to be held at the US Institute of Peace, which President Donald Trump has renamed after himself.
By Samuel OtienoThe ruling comes after Ajak admitted to conspiracy charges tied to weapons export laws and follows the earlier sentencing of his associate, Abraham Chol Keech, who received a 41-month prison term on December 18, 2025, alongside three years of supervised release.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe airline warned that additional disruptions may affect KQ 002 on 25 January and KQ 003 on 26 January.
By Maureen KinyanjuiZelensky also revealed that he and Trump had agreed on potential US security guarantees for Ukraine in case of a deal, which would require approval from both the US Congress and Ukraine’s parliament. He stressed that, while the UK- and France-led "Coalition of the Willing" would monitor the agreement, US involvement remained critical.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUS Central Command (CENTCOM) said that 150 IS fighters from Hassakeh province had already been relocated to a secure site in Iraq. The operation is part of efforts to ensure a safe and orderly transfer of prisoners amid the shifting power dynamics in the region.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe US embassy in Pretoria warned that the presence of Iranian warships went beyond a neutral stance, describing it as a “choice to stand with Iran” rather than a demonstration of non-alignment.
By Maureen KinyanjuiA French contingent has landed in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, as part of a broader movement of European troops that includes Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, and the UK.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPhase two will focus on rebuilding the territory and ensuring full demilitarisation, including the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups. Witkoff emphasized the seriousness of compliance.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe State Department said the freeze is aimed at ending what it described as misuse of the immigration system, particularly by people who seek government support shortly after entering the country. The department noted that the action is intended to safeguard American resources and prevent exploitation of public benefits.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe US has threatened to strike Iran over the killing of protesters, and President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the US "stands ready to help" as Iran "is looking at FREEDOM".
By Samuel Otieno