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World 2026 Knockout Round matchups confirmed!

World 2026 Knockout Round matchups confirmed!

The final 32 teams of the 2026 World Cup enter the knockout stages; who will continue on in these win-or-go-home matches?A replica of official Trionda match ball for FIFA World Cup 2026 is displayed ahead of the press conferenceIt’s been a hect

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WORLD CUP ROUND OF 32: How are African teams performing, tricky assignments, players to watch

WORLD CUP ROUND OF 32: How are African teams performing, tricky assignments, players to watch

African football is enjoying its best Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) World Cup ever in 2026, with 9 of 10 African teams having made it to the knockout stages a remarkable continental record.Out of the 9 that had qualified to the

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Ranking all 48 World Cup teams after round one

Ranking all 48 World Cup teams after round one

Lionel Messi (centre) stole the show with an opening hat-trick but that is not enough to secure top spot for holders Argentina - Jay Biggerstaff/ReutersHow much can you read into one round of 

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Canada Gives Rejected Ugandan Asylum Seekers Fresh Chance to Avoid Deportation

Canada Gives Rejected Ugandan Asylum Seekers Fresh Chance to Avoid Deportation

KAMPALA — Canada has opened a new pathway for some Ugandan asylum seekers whose refugee claims were previously rejected, allowing them to seek protection from deportation on grounds that returning home could expose them to persecution, torture or other serious harm.In a notice issued on

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Why Gen Otafiire has lit up fire at police as he signs out

Why Gen Otafiire has lit up fire at police as he signs out

Maj Gen (rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, the former minister of Internal Affairs, didn’t mince his words about the leadership of the Uganda Police Force as he handed over office to the new minister last week.As Prof Ephraim Kamuntu officially took the reins from Gen Otafiire as minister of Intern

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Actress Sally Bwamimpeke’s body returned home

Actress Sally Bwamimpeke’s body returned home

The remains of celebrated Ugandan actress Sally Elizabeth Bwamimpeke have finally been returned home, weeks after her death in Canada following a battle with breast cancer.Sally, who became a familiar face in Uganda’s film industry through her role as Jasmine in the popular Prestige tele

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World Cup fans arrested after police officers 'injured' minutes before match

World Cup fans arrested after police officers 'injured' minutes before match

Two fans attending the World Cup clash between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina were taken into custody 50 minutes before kick-off after allegedly attacking police officers. Canada were held to a 1-1 draw against Bosnia at Toronto Stadium, with Cyle Larin emerging as the national hero after scor

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Ghetto Kids To Perform at World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show, Manager Kavuma Confirms

Ghetto Kids To Perform at World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show, Manager Kavuma Confirms

According to Manager Ticha, the Ghetto Kids will share the stage with international music star Shakira and Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy.The group recently featured in the music video for “Dai Dai,” a song by Shakira and Burna Boy that has gained global attention.“G

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Sleep Can Wait: How Multichoice Has Turned the World Cup Into a Nationwide Experience

Sleep Can Wait: How Multichoice Has Turned the World Cup Into a Nationwide Experience

As the world unites around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, MultiChoice Uganda has gone beyond traditional advertising to create an immersive campaign that has transformed the tournament into a visible, shared experience across Kampala and beyond.Built around the powerful campaign messages “Slee

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Ex-FIFA referee claims World Cup red card drama was wrong after compensation claim

Ex-FIFA referee claims World Cup red card drama was wrong after compensation claim

Former FIFA and Premier League referee Keith Hackett has claimed that Themba Zwane should NOT have been sent off in South Africa’s defeat to Mexico.The two sides came together on Thursday evening in the World Cup’s curtain raiser in Mexico City. It could not have gone much worse for th

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