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2030 World Cup on multiple continents: First Ever, Host Countries

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2030 World Cup First tournament on multiple continents

FIFA has announced that the 2030 World Cup will be the first tournament on multiple continents. Morocco, Portugal, and Spain will be the FIFA World Cup hosts.

However, the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be played in six different countries. However, to commemorate its 100th anniversary, the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be held in six nations.

Although the tournament will be hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain officially, Argentina and Paraguay will host the first three games to mark the tournament’s 100-year anniversary.

This makes the 2030 World Cup the first tournament to be played on multiple continents

 

South American countries and the hosting of the first three 2030 FIFA World Cup matches 

Uruguay, the South American country that hosted and won the first ever FIFA men’s World Cup in 1930, will be hosting one of the first three matches of the tournament.

Argentina, which placed second in the first ever FIFA men’s World Cup in 1930, will also host one of the first three games at the centenary world cup in 2030

Paraguay will also host one of the historic kick-offs of the 2030 tournament.

The first FIFA World Cup was one of a kind, according to FIFA, because all four teams that participated arrived at the tournament in one boat, to play in a stadium yet to be completed, and the famous goal was scored by a one-armed goalscorer in the final.

“Four teams arriving together on the same boat, an unfinished stadium, even a one-armed goalscorer in the final. Yet it ended with a familiar outpouring of joy as the whole of Uruguay took a public holiday after the Celeste became the first world champions by defeating neighbours Argentina 4-2.” FIFA stated in a blog post on its website.

The inclusion of three South American countries as hosts of the first three matches automatically increases the number of hosting countries from 3 to 6 for the world’s biggest football tournament, which will offer players, fans, tourists, and all stakeholders a carnival feel and a taste of football across continents. Teams will fly from one continent to the next, depending on the arrangements put out by FIFA for the tournament.

Which six countries will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup?

Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

 

Historical facts that will be documented about the 2030 Men’s World Cup

It is expected that the opening ceremony will be held in either Morocco, Portugal, or Spain.

This tournament will give Morocco the chance to be the first North African country to host World Cup matches.

Portugal will also make history as they will be hosting their first ever World Cup Match after they failed to win the hosting bid in 2018 and 2022.

This is the first time the World Cup will be hosted by six countries.

The 2030 World Cup will also be the first to be played across three continents. Thus, in Morocco (Africa), Portugal and Spain (Europe), Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay (South America).

READ: Morocco, Portugal, Spain To Jointly Host 2030 World Cup

The 2026 tournament

Before the world turns its attention to 2030, the 2026 tournament will be staged by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with all three countries as the host nations.

October Friendlies: Check Out Black Stars Call-up Squad; Check The List

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AFCON 2023: Egypt vs Ghana - Black Stars Cursed After Qualifying, Will Lose Again October Friendlies: Check Out Black Stars Call-up Squad; Check The List

The Black Stars Call-up Squad for the 2023 October Friendlies has been announced by the Management of the team. The Black Stars of Ghana have been able to secure thier qualification for the 2024 African Cup of Nations.

The Black Stars are gearing up for a thrilling clash with USA and Mexico in October 2023. The game between Black Stars of Ghana and Mexico is set to take place at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, October 14.

The Black Stars of Ghana Will have a three (3) rest after the game with Mexico and face against the United States of America on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. All these games are to prepare the players ahead of the competitive tournament ahead of them in 2024.

Players are to take caution to prevent or avoid injuries. Any serious injury to encounter in this friendlies will go a long way to affect the National Team of Black Stars of Ghana. All international games will go on break in October 2023 and this will help all players to attend to the duties demanded from them by their countries. Ghanaians are expecting the best the from the Black Stars of Ghana. They must make the country and its citizens proud in the international front in October Friendlies.

Black Stars Call-Up Squad For October Friendlies against Mexico And the United states of America USA.

1. Lawrence Ati zigi

2. A. Manaf Nurudeen.

3. Richard Ofori.

4. Tariq Lamptey.

5. Alidu Seidu.

6.Joseph Aidoo

7. Nicholas Opoku.

8. Alexander Djiku.

9. Daniel Amartey.

10. A. Fatawu Hamid.

11. Gideon Mensah.

12. Osman Bukari

13. Joseph Painstil

14. Thomas Partey

15. Edmund Addo

16. A. Salis Samed.

17. Elisha Owusu.

18. R. Konigsdorffer.

19 Mohammed Kudus

20. Jordan Ayew.

21.Ernest Nuamah.

22. Inaki Williams.

23.Antoine Semenyo.

It is clear that the captain for the Black Stars of Ghana Andrew Morgan Ayew has been exempted from the Black Stars Call-up squad for the October friendly games/matches.

5 Worst Goalkeepers In The Premier League This Season

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5 Worst Goalkeepers In The Premier League This Season

Goalkeepers are always facing many criticisms, especially in top tier football where their every mistake is evaluated by sportsmen and fans. Below are a list of 5 worst goalkeepers in the Premier League this season.

Goalkeeping is a key position on the pitch, with games being determined by their ability to save the goal from shots from their opponents. Let’s drop down into the list.

5 Worst Goalkeepers In The Premier League This Season(Save Percentage)

5) Thomas Kaminski (Luton Town) – 63.9%

The Belgian was bought from Blackburn Rovers for a little fee in the summer, and it is fair to say things haven’t really gone to plan so far.

With Kaminski in goal, the Hatters have conceded 14 goals in 7 league games, letting in 2 per game on average.

Not all of that can be blamed on the keeper, who has a porous defence ahead of him, but there is no doubt that the 30-year-old can perform better.

In his last two seasons at Blackburn, Kaminski’s save percentage hovered around 71%; a much higher figure than his current average for Luton.

4) Jason Steele (Brighton) – 61.9%
The 33-year-old earned a spot over Robert Sanchez as the Seagulls’ No.1 in the middle of last season but he hasn’t started this campaign in good form.

Coach Roberto De Zerbi has already dropped him a few times to start new summer signing Bart Verbruggen.

Having conceded 6 goals to Aston Villa last weekend, there is a distinct possibility that Steele will be benched by De Zerbi once again.

3) Andre Onana – 58.3%

The Cameroonian has had a bad start campaign with the Red Devils as he has conceded more than 15 goals for them this season. He was bought in from Italian side Inter Milan, where he had outstanding performances for the Nerazurri which pushed Manchester United to move forward in signing him.

However, Onana has not proven his best side since joining the English giants.

2) Jordan Pickford (Everton) – 57.7%

The England National Team No.1 has had a very bad start to the campaign, conceding 12 goals from 26 shots on target in the Premier League.

Pickford is an unpredictable goalkeeper, to say the least. Last season, the 29-year-old’s save percentage was 71.3%, which was a very impressive figure.

At the moment, however, he is clearly not doing enough to keep clean sheets and Everton are suffering as a consequence.

Everton currently is 16th in the table, having taken 4 points from their opening 7 matches.

1) Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) – 55.6%

Many fans and sportsmen hit at Mikel Arteta’s decision to drop the 25-year-old so early on in the season. Many felt he had done little miscalculation in between the posts for the Gunners.

However, the statistics tell a different story. Ramsdale has conceded 4 goals despite having faced just 9 shots in the Premier League.

It is relatively small but, even so, his replacement David Raya has posted a save ratio of 71.4% from 7 shots since being brought in, which is a measurable improvement.

READ: Just In: Dede Ayew Missed Black Stars Call-up For Friendlies.

Across the season, the Spaniard’s stats may be better or worsen but, for now, he seems to be the right choice.

Just In: Dede Ayew Missed Black Stars Call-up For Friendlies.

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Just In: Dede Ayew Missed Black Stars Call-up For Friendlies.

The Black Stars captain Andre Morgan Ayew missed Black stars call-up for the upcoming friendlies to be played in October 2023. It is mostly believe that when there is enough preparation for the battle, the battle becomes very soft and easy upon arrival.

The Black Stars of Ghana qualified for the 2024 African Cup of Nations. The Black Stars of Ghana were able to secure their qualification into the 2024 African Cup of Nations after defeating the Central Africa Republic. The first leg of the qualification match between the Black stars of Ghana and the Central Africa Republic was played on the 5th of January, 2022. At the end of the game, both sides scored a goal to end the game in a draw ( it was a home game in favor of Central Africa Republic). On the 7th of September 2023, Central Africa Republic visited Ghana at Kumasi Babayara sports stadium where the Black Stars of Ghana secured a 2 – 1 win over Central Africa Republic to qualify for the 2024 tournament.  In the second leg of the game with Central Republic of Africa, Andrew Dede Ayew missed the call-up.

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Ahead of the tournament and its preparations, The Black Stars of Ghana will be playing series of friendly matches. On the 4th of October 2023, the management of the Black Stars of Ghana released the call-up list for the players to represent Ghana Black Stars in the friendly games which will come off in October 2023.

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Dede Ayew Missed Black Stars Call-up For October Black Stars Friendlies.

We have observed that the Captain of the Black Stars of Ghana Andrew Dede Ayew has not been called. Ghanaians are asking several questions about the disappearance of Andrew Dede Ayew from the Squad of late. Perhaps Dede Ayew is battling with an injury that Ghanaians do not know. In other opinion, Andrw Dede Ayew is currently struggling to get a team after his exit from Nottingham Forest Foot ball club. Hence his missed on the Black Stars call-up for the friendly games in October 2023.

Morocco, Portugal, Spain To Jointly Host 2030 World Cup

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Morocco, Portugal, Spain To Jointly Host 2030 World Cup

Morocco, Portugal, Spain will jointly host the 2030 World Cup. Also Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will host the first three opening games of the 2030 World Cup to mark the tournament’s 100 year anniversary.

This means that the 2030 World Cup will be played in six different countries. Each of the teams will qualify automatically.

The World Cup has never been played on more than one continent before and proposals for a tournament to be played over thousands of miles was met with shock by climate groups

Morocco, Portugal, Spain To Jointly Host 2030 World Cup

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Spain have been awarded the World Cup weeks after their disgraced former chief Luis Rubiales was forced to step down following his allegedly unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup.

“The FIFA Council unanimously agreed that the sole candidacy will be the combined bid of Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, which will host the event in 2030 and qualify automatically from the existing slot allocation subject to the completion of a successful bidding process conducted by FIFA and a decision by the FIFA Congress in 2024,” FIFA said in a statement

Morocco, Portugal, Spain To Jointly Host 2030 World Cup

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“Additionally, having taken into account the historical context of the first-ever FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Council further unanimously agreed to host a unique centenary celebration ceremony in the country’s capital, Montevideo… as well as three World Cup matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay respectively.”

According to report, Saudi Arabia is in a fine position to host the 2034 Fifa Word Cup.

The FIFA World Cup started in 1930. It was first played in Uruguay. The tournament has been held every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 due to the Second World War. The reigning champions are Argentina, who won their third title at the 2022 tournament.

Top 5 Ghanaian Players With Most Premier League Appearances

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Top 5 Ghanaian Players With Most Premier League Appearances

Footballing has become quite a career globally. Footballers are one of the most paid people currently on the planet. Some Ghanaian talents have also risen through football and are making a name for themselves. This article encompasses the top 5 Ghanaian players With most Premier League appearances. Top 5 Ghanaian Players With Most Premier League … Read more

Kwesi Appiah Officially Joins Sudan National Team As Head Coach

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Kwesi Appiah officially joins Sudan as head coach, granted permission by Otumfuo

The former manager of Black Stars, James Akwasi Appiah has officially joined the Sudan National Team as head coach. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II granted him the permission to take such role, leaving his former coaching club, Asante Kotoko. James Akwasi Appiah, who is 63 years will lead the Sudan National Team for the next three … Read more

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