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World Cup 2026’s Deadliest Attacks: Ranking the Highest-Scoring Teams So Far

Argentina lead the World Cup scoring charts with 17 goals, closely followed by France on 16. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are locked on eight goals each, setting up a thrilling Golden Boot race. England and Spain complete...

5 Things to Know About Club Brugge’s Pursuit of Nigeria’s Rafiu Durosinmi

Club Brugge are reportedly preparing a record bid to sign Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi from Pisa. The 23-year-old only joined the Italian club in January but could be on the move again this summer. Durosinmi's blend of physicality,...

Chippa United Re-Sign Super Eagles Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali Five Months After Exit

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July 13, (THEWILL) — South African Premier Soccer League side, Chippa United, have confirmed the return of Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, just five months after the Nigerian international left the club by mutual agreement. The 30-year-old rejoins the...

Nathaniel Idowu Foundation To Host Maiden Summer Camp For Young Athletes In Lagos

July 12, (THEWILL) — The Nathaniel Idowu Foundation has announced plans to stage the maiden edition of its four-week Summer Camp for children at the newly renovated Maracana Sports Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos. According to a statement issued on Sunday...

Flamingos Defeat Benin To Qualify For 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

July 12, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's Flamingos have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating Benin 5-3 in the second leg of their qualifying tie on Saturday, completing an 8-5 aggregate victory. Coach Akeem Busari's...

Senegal Sack Pape Thiaw After World Cup Exit

July 12, (THEWILL) — The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the Teranga Lions' exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision comes after Senegal's disappointing Round of 32 elimination, with the federation...

Nasarawa Amazons Beat Heartland Queens on Penalties to Win President Cup

July 12, (THEWILL) — Nasarawa Amazons have been crowned champions of the 2026 Women's President Cup after defeating Heartland Queens 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta...

Argentina Beat Switzerland In Extra Time To Set Up England World Cup Semi-Final

July 12, (THEWILL) — Defending champions Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after overcoming a resilient Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in a gripping quarter-final at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in...

Bellingham Double Fires England Past Norway Into World Cup Semi-Finals

July 12, (THEWILL) — England booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a dramatic extra-time winner, to inspire a 2-1 comeback victory over Norway in Miami on...

Africa’s W/Cup Report Card: What Morocco, Egypt and Cape Verde Proved in 2026

July 12, (THEWILL) — Africa's journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended this week in familiar fashion painfully close to history, yet filled with reasons for pride. There will be no African nation lifting football's most coveted trophy this...