Caption for the landscape image: Retired England great Shearer tips African teams to do well in World Cup Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Scroll down to read the article English legend Alan Shearer. Photo credit: Reuters By Charles Nyende Sub Editor NMG Sport Article Related On Tuesday afternoon, the MetLife Stadium media centre in East Rutherford, New Jersey, recorded unusual activity. One man seemed to attract uncommon interest from journalists at a certain table in the depths of the giant, tented structure. PREMIUM History-making DR Congo eye Portugal scalp DR Congo up against Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal in their group opener. New Jersey Notebook: Ghana’s coach Quiroz matches World Cup record Queiroz will be looking to guide Ghana past their quarter-final achievement of 2010. New Jersey Notebook: World Cup fever in New York but basketball heat rages Residents almost went bonkers as New York Knicks won their first NBA title in 53 years, Curacao can still enjoy beautiful World Cup despite Germany mauling Tournament debutants Curacao suffered a brutal 7-1 curb-stomping by a clinical Germany squad. New Jersey Notebook: No World Cup adverts at New York airport You would be forgiven for thinking no World Cup was taking place in the country. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Kenya Lionesses hunt for victory on Nairobi home turf PREMIUM Kenya's teenage judoka Kulova down, but far from out PREMIUM Bayern v Ajax: Premium tickets available PREMIUM Why Fifa gave Mariga-called NEC meeting a red card Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine. Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation. PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
PREMIUM History-making DR Congo eye Portugal scalp DR Congo up against Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal in their group opener.
New Jersey Notebook: Ghana’s coach Quiroz matches World Cup record Queiroz will be looking to guide Ghana past their quarter-final achievement of 2010.
New Jersey Notebook: World Cup fever in New York but basketball heat rages Residents almost went bonkers as New York Knicks won their first NBA title in 53 years,
Curacao can still enjoy beautiful World Cup despite Germany mauling Tournament debutants Curacao suffered a brutal 7-1 curb-stomping by a clinical Germany squad.
New Jersey Notebook: No World Cup adverts at New York airport You would be forgiven for thinking no World Cup was taking place in the country.
Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine.
Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation.
PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
