Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany's national football coach by the DFB, signing a contract that extends through the 2030 World Cup. He is tasked with rebuilding the struggling team following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after recent disappointing tournament exits.
Senegal's appeal to regain the Africa Cup of Nations title, lost to Morocco after a controversial final, will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne on October 8. The verdict date is not yet set.
The delayed Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 begins Sunday in Morocco, with 16 teams competing for the continental title and qualification spots for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Nigeria aims to defend its title against strong contenders like Ghana, Zambia, and hosts Morocco, featuring top players such as Racheal Kundananji and Rasheedat Ajibade.
Morocco faces a "herculean task" preparing to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal, budgeting £4bn-£4.8bn for direct football investments and £17bn for infrastructure upgrades. This accelerated expenditure, equivalent to 11.9% of its 2024 GDP, raises public concerns about costs versus long-term benefits, prompting lessons from past hosts like South Africa.
Morocco has signed an agreement to join the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, becoming the first Arab nation to commit military and police personnel. The ISF aims to secure reconstruction and train Palestinian forces, but its deployment faces significant political hurdles due to differing views among Israel, Hamas, and Arab states on Gaza's post-war future.
Ipswich Town has signed Moroccan defender Issa Diop from Fulham for an undisclosed fee, with the 29-year-old signing a deal until 2030. Diop brings significant Premier League experience to the newly promoted club, having played for Fulham and West Ham.
Morocco demands Italy clarify the death of 42-year-old Abderrahim Fakir during his arrest in Bologna, an incident that sparked protests and an inquiry into six people, including police officers and ambulance crew. Italian PM Meloni called for truth, while an opposition MP criticized government policies.
West African leaders formally endorsed the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a vast 6,000km project costing an estimated $25bn. It will carry Nigerian gas to Morocco and Europe, aiming to reshape West Africa's energy landscape and boost regional growth and international power.
The article details the family background of 18-year-old Spanish football star Lamine Yamal, highlighting his parents Mounir Nasraoui (Moroccan) and Sheila Ebana (Equatorial Guinean), their struggles in Spain, and the sacrifices that shaped his path to professional football.
Josh Kerr broke the one-mile world record in 3min 42.66sec at the London Diamond League, fulfilling his bold prediction. The 28-year-old Briton surpassed Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year-old mark, becoming the seventh British man to hold the record.
France maintains its top spot in power rankings, with Spain rising and England/Argentina dropping. Key player performances and tactical decisions are highlighted for each team.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the Geopolitics World Cup quarter-finals near Boston. Kylian Mbappé scored the second goal after his penalty was saved, and Ousmane Dembélé added another. France advances to the semi-finals to face Spain or Belgium.
Four people were arrested for violent disorder after a late-night gathering on Edgware Road, London, following France's World Cup win. A police officer was injured and taken to hospital with head injuries after being hit by a glass bottle.
Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius condemned Moroccan football fans for clashing with police across the Netherlands following their team's World Cup defeat to France. Incidents included throwing bottles and fireworks, with arrests made in multiple cities.
Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius criticized Moroccan football fans for clashing with police across the Netherlands after their team's World Cup defeat. Fans threw bottles and fireworks, with incidents reported in Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
Kylian Mbappe became the first player to score at least 8 goals in two World Cup finals, leading France to the semi-finals. He scored his 8th goal of the current tournament and assisted another in France's 2-0 win over Morocco. This achievement marks a historic milestone in his World Cup career.
Following France's 2-0 World Cup victory over Morocco, disorder broke out in London, leading to one police officer being hospitalized with a head injury and four arrests for violent disorder. Similar celebrations in France saw a tragic accident where a 17-year-old girl died.
Kylian Mbappe became the first player since 1966 to achieve 10+ goal contributions in two separate World Cups, reaching 11 in France's 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco. He also set records for youngest player with 20 appearances and fastest to 20 goals.
Kylian Mbappe's penalty miss in France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco raises questions about the effectiveness of the 'stuttering' penalty kick. Data from this World Cup shows a lower conversion rate for stuttering penalties compared to traditional ones, suggesting goalkeepers are adapting.
France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, with Kylian Mbappe scoring one goal and assisting another. Despite a missed penalty by Mbappe, France's strong performance, particularly in the second half, proved too much for Morocco, ending their hopes of revenge for the 2022 semifinal loss.
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi questioned Kylian Mbappé's crucial goal in their 2-0 FIFA World Cup quarter-final defeat to France, citing a "definitely was a handball" and confusion over VAR's non-intervention. Refereeing analyst Juan Guzmán explained the handball was incidental and did not directly lead to the goal, thus VAR was correct not to intervene.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-finals, extending their record to six wins officiated by Argentinian referees. This statistic gained significance due to pre-match controversy over appointing an all-Argentinian crew, sparking accusations of bias given the rivalry with Argentina.
France's World Cup knockout style has shifted dramatically from pragmatic defense to a freeform attack, vindicating coach Didier Deschamps' tactical reinvention. Despite early frustrations against Morocco, Kylian Mbappé's leadership secured a semi-final spot, though finishing remains a concern.
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi questioned Kylian Mbappé's controversial goal in their World Cup quarter-final loss to France, citing a handball that VAR did not review. Despite the controversy, Ouahbi admitted France deserved the win.
