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England and France will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff after both sides fell short in the semi-finals. Pre-tournament favourites France saw their hopes of lifting a third World Cup title dashed after a 2-0 defeat to Spain, while England’s dream of reaching the final ended with a 2-1 loss to defending … Continue reading “England vs France: Date, time for 2026 World Cup third-place playoff”
By Omeiza Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Wednesday said it will deepen collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission NIMC to eliminate duplicate voter records and strengthen data verification ahead of future elections. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this while receiving the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, … Continue reading “2027: INEC, NIMC move to eliminate duplicate voter records”
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will conclude with a blockbuster final as Spain take on defending champions Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. The two football powerhouses have emerged as the tournament’s standout teams and will now battle for the sport’s biggest prize after navigating contrasting paths to the final. Spain became … Continue reading “Spain to face Argentina in 2026 World Cup Final”
Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with European champions Spain. England had been on course to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired them into the … Continue reading “Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup final”
Winning the FIFA World Cup is the ultimate achievement in football. Defending that title, however, has proven even more difficult. In the tournament’s nearly century-long history, only two countries have successfully retained the World Cup trophy, while several others have come agonisingly close. With defending champions Argentina edging England 2-1 to reach the 2026 FIFA … Continue reading “Full List: Countries that have won back-to-back World Cups”
…pledges full support for COREN, insists on quality for legacy projects By John Alechenu ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration will not compromise on engineering standards, stressing that public safety must guide every infrastructure project in the country. The President who was represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, … Continue reading “Tinubu vows renewed clamp down on quack engineers”
The Colombian military on Tuesday liberated 39 people who had earlier been kidnapped by the country’s largest active guerrilla group, an official said. The National Liberation Army (ELN) had captured the people — including a minor — on a highway in the remote Choco region where the armed group has a strong presence. “Our 39 compatriots … Continue reading “Colombian military frees 39 people kidnapped by guerrillas”
Kylian Mbappe’s hopes of winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or have suffered a major blow after Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final, strengthening the teenager’s claim for football’s biggest individual prize. The result is expected to reshape the individual award conversation, with the Barcelona teenager now … Continue reading “Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking: Mbappe’s hopes fade after Yamal masterclass”
France coach Didier Deschamps said his players were left “devastated” by their World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain on Tuesday before aiming a barb at match referee Ivan Barton from El Salvador. Deschamps’ free-flowing French team had dazzled the competition en route to the last four, rattling in 16 goals in six games to earn … Continue reading “2026 World Cup: Why we lost to Spain – France coach Deschamps”
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente saluted his players as the “best team in the world” on Tuesday after a stunning 2-0 World Cup semi-final upset of France. De la Fuente, who had repeatedly said Spain were the best side in the tournament, was left beaming with pride as La Roja outplayed France to reach Sunday’s … Continue reading “‘We stayed faithful to our idea’ – De la Fuente on Spain reaching World Cup final”