LAGOS JUNE 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Tunisia have sensationally sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi just one game into their 2026 World Cup campaign. The decision comes in the wake of a devastating 5-1 defeat at the hands of Sweden in their Group F opener on Sunday. Carthage Eagles act after Sweden demolition According to French journalist Romain Molina,…
LAGOS JUNE 15TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-When you’re watching 2026 World Cup games and see empty seats, just remember who the real enemy is. It’s not the American, Canadian or Mexican fans who didn’t fill those seats. Because those empty seats aren’t about interest in the world’s most prestigious soccer tournament. There’s plenty of interest. No, the enemy…
LAGOS JUNE 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The World Cup 2026 began yesterday and, according to a new poll, many Americans don’t really care. More than 4 in 10 American respondents to a new poll from Emerson College said they weren’t interested in this year’s tournament. The survey was conducted on June 7 and 8 — just days…
LAGOS JUNE 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The World Cup 2026 saw thousands of empty seats in just the second match to further raise the controversy surrounding Fifa‘s ticket prices for the spectacle. South Korea defeated Czech Republic 2-1 in a gripping Group A contest in Guadalajara. But amid controversy surrounding the ticket prices at the World Cup,…
LAGOS JUNE 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A leading soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup tournament was warmly received by a crowd of supporters and officials on Wednesday as he arrived home. Omar Artan, who was named as Africa’s best male referee in 2025., said he plans to be…
LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue. As football fans flood into tournament co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Central American country is grappling with chaotic teacher protests in its capital….
LAGOS JUNE 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on Thursday. Running from June 11th to July 19th, the much-anticipated tournament will bring exciting matches in the world’s sport. 48 teams, through 104 fixtures, will give their all to achieve world glory. Ahead of Thursday’s start of the tournament, here are the top 10 teams….
LAGOS JUNE 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football’s governing body FIFA said on Monday. A FIFA spokesperson confirmed in a statement that Artan, who was refused entry to the US after arriving at Miami International…