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A memorable day for Team USA as they commemorate Juneteenth with a win
The USMNT delivered a fantastic World Cup victory over Australia on Juneteenth, taking them to the Round of 32. It’s important to recognize the trailblazing efforts of black players, past and present, on this special day.
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Ghana won’t make it to the knockout stages, and I blame Kurt Okraku
Ghana won’t advance to the knockout stage, and it was clear before the World Cup started. GFA President Okraku provides instability, unnecessary pressure, and astronomical expectations. As long as he’s president, Ghana football is going nowhere.
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From Worst to Best: 52 years on from their lowest point, DR Congo achieved their best result in their nation’s history
Nearly 52 years to the day from their worst loss in their nation’s history, DR Congo achieved their best result in their World Cup return.
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Cape Verde is not new to this—why their performance against Spain was not as unexpected as many thought
Cabo Verde nullified Spain, expertly executing their defensive game plan to a 0-0 draw. Make no mistake, this result wasn’t a fluke result. It’s years of proper planning by the football federation.
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Côte d’Ivoire’s football academies deserve recognition this World Cup
During the American broadcast of the Côte d’Ivoire versus Ecuador match, the commentators waxed lyrical on Yan Diomande’s US footballing background. It’s important to also acknowledge Côte d’Ivoire’s academies and their part in developing World Cup talent.
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Australia’s opening win is their second this World Cup, with their first being against anti-immigration rhetoric
Australia’s 2-0 win over Türkiye was their second of the World Cup. Their first victory? It was their stance against anti-immigration rhetoric.
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Oluwaseyi, Larin, and co. embody Canada’s human rights values
Canada’s support of newcomers and diversity is evident in Canada’s World Cup team. As a result, the squad has made history and the Land of the Maple continues to commit to diversity.
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Taha Abdi Ali – the sole Somali representative at the World Cup
Somalia will be present at the World Cup after referee Omar Artan’s US entry denial, thanks to an electric player from Sweden.
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Quelling Afrophobia: African football fans rally behind Mexico before opening World Cup match
What can Bafana Bafana do to regain African fans’ support? Legendary Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho once said, “You are born loving a [team], you are going to die loving the same [team]. But sometimes you are not always in love with your team.” African World Cup fans typically support other African teams. But the love…
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Côte d’Ivoire’s victory over France was the perfect parting gift before the World Cup
March 29, 2011. In front of 80,000 fans packed in London’s Wembley Stadium, England faced Ghana in a friendly match. England opened the scoring with an Andy Carroll left-footed, low-driven volley in the first half. Ghana, with several chances in the second half, equalized the game in the last minutes through an Asamoah Gyan left-footed…
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