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. PREMIUM 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. PREMIUM 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, PREMIUM 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. PREMIUM 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 Let’s pull together and stage a world-class championships in 2029 PREMIUM Tusker look to rewrite history against Tanzanian opponents PREMIUM Seb Coe: We made the right decision for the sport, now deliver on the promise PREMIUM Isaac Wanjohi: Barefoot boy who shared his light with the world 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 PREMIUM Court exposes officials in failed bid to seize Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Officials are accused of acting on instructions from powerful individuals. Ruto on New KCC: Let farmers run it The government has injected Sh8 billion into New KCC over the past three years. PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision Father sued the hospital alleging that doctors failed to conduct mandatory screenings.
PREMIUM History-making DR Congo eye Portugal scalp DR Congo up against Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal in their group opener.
PREMIUM 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.
PREMIUM 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,
PREMIUM 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.
PREMIUM 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.
PREMIUM Court exposes officials in failed bid to seize Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Officials are accused of acting on instructions from powerful individuals.
Ruto on New KCC: Let farmers run it The government has injected Sh8 billion into New KCC over the past three years.
PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision Father sued the hospital alleging that doctors failed to conduct mandatory screenings.
