https://tomiigeleke.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Tomi IgelekeenWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/07/08/1265431-egypt-thrilling-world-cup-battle-with-argentina.htmlEgypt were on the verge of defeating Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta before the defending world champions mounted a comeback to progress to the quarter-finals. Argentina trailed Egypt 2-0 until the 79th minute when Cristian Romero scored his team's opener. Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez later added to the scoreline to make it 3-2 at full-time. Hossam Hassan got his tactics right as his team unexpectedly dominated the early stages. Egypt...Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/07/08/1265431-egypt-thrilling-world-cup-battle-with-argentina.htmlhttps://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/07/04/1265142-heroic-ati-zigi-not-enough-as-black-stars-exit-world-cup.htmlGhana's run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Jhon Arias' early goal in the 14th minute separated the two sides, as Colombia progressed to face Switzerland in the last 16. Colombia controlled the game with 61 percent possession, creating an expected goals metric of 2.04 and producing 20 shots with eight on target, whereas Ghana finished with 39 percent possession, generating 0.27 expected goals and f...Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/07/04/1265142-heroic-ati-zigi-not-enough-as-black-stars-exit-world-cup.htmlhttps://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/07/03/1265073-how-petkovic-and-crucial-errors-cost-algeria-the-last-16.htmlAfter waiting for 88 years, Switzerland secured their first FIFA World Cup knockout victory following a 2-0 win against Algeria at BC Place in Vancouver on July 2, 2026. Breel Embolo opened the scoring 10 minutes after kick-off before Dan Ndoye doubled the lead 48 seconds into the restart, sealing Algeria's World Cup exit. Les Verts' display against the Swiss was their weakest of the tournament, second only to the match against Argentina, which they lost 3-0. Vladimir Petkovic's approach in t...Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/07/03/1265073-how-petkovic-and-crucial-errors-cost-algeria-the-last-16.htmlhttps://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/07/02/1264985-how-senegal-turned-a-masterclass-into-world-cup-heartbreak.htmlBelgium snatched a dramatic 3-2 win over Senegal in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Lions of Teranga produced one of the finest performances of the tournament only to watch it slip away as Youri Tielemans converted a penalty in the 125th minute to seal Belgium's win after a lengthy VAR check. Senegal's inability to defend their lead in the final minutes of the match cost them a place in the last 16. From the very first minute, Pape Thiaw’s side pressed aggressively and did not...Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/07/02/1264985-how-senegal-turned-a-masterclass-into-world-cup-heartbreak.htmlhttps://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/07/01/1264884-diallo-shines-but-elephants-crumble-to-norway.htmlIvory Coast's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to an end after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium. The Elephants had enough opportunities to win with 15 shots and 14 corners, way more than Norway's, yet their inability to convert cost the Ivorians. The wing pairing of Nicolas Pepe and Yan Diomande played a huge role in stretching Norway across the width of the pitch before attacking the spaces left behind. The wingers hugged the touchlines while the full-backs pushed...Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/07/01/1264884-diallo-shines-but-elephants-crumble-to-norway.htmlhttps://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/06/29/1264717-bafana-bafana-s-historic-run-ends-in-late-defeat.htmlSouth Africa were a few minutes away from reaching extra time in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 tie against Canada before Stephen Eustaquio scored a last-minute goal in the 92nd minute to seal a 1-0 win for Canada at the SoFi Stadium on Sunday, June 28. It was heartbreaking for Bafana Bafana because they defended the entire game well, only to give up a goal right at the end. South Africa have been eliminated, but reaching the knockouts was already a major achievement in their fourth appearan...Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/06/29/1264717-bafana-bafana-s-historic-run-ends-in-late-defeat.htmlhttps://www.vavel.com/en/football/2026/06/28/1264662-mahrez-brilliant-brace-masks-algeria-deficit-in-last-32.htmlThe 3-3 draw between Algeria and Austria is definitely one of the wildest games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. The result saw both nations seal a place in the Round of 32. Iran needed either side to lose to stay in the tournament, but their World Cup campaign came to an end after the match. This match answered questions regarding Riyad Mahrez's importance to Algeria. The 35-year-old showed why Vladimir Petkovic continues to rely on the former Manchester City player. Although Mahrez scored...Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2026/06/28/1264662-mahrez-brilliant-brace-masks-algeria-deficit-in-last-32.htmlhttps://www.vavel.com/en/football/2026/06/26/1264482-historic-breakthrough-for-ivory-coast-after-curacao-shutout.htmlIvory Coast secured Group E second place and a spot in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 with six points after a 2-0 victory over Curacao. The qualification marks a significant accomplishment because the Elephants have qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in their history. Curacao's World Cup campaign, meanwhile, came to an end. The main man behind the win was Villarreal's Nicolas Pepe. The former Arsenal forward scored a brace to keep Ivory Coast's World Cup drea...Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2026/06/26/1264482-historic-breakthrough-for-ivory-coast-after-curacao-shutout.html