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Ronwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master's qualifications in the UK.

The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.

The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.

Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.

Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.

The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.