Ba football legend Lote Delai, whose solitary goal secured a 1-0 victory over Labasa in the inaugural Fiji FACT final in 1991, believes the current Men in Black have what it takes to end the district’s 16-year wait for another Fiji FACT title.

Senegal kept their World ​Cup knockout hopes alive in dominant fashion on Friday with a 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq, who were eliminated ‌from the tournament.

Ousmane Dembele scored a ​first-half hat-trick as France made sure of top spot in World Cup Group I with a ruthless 4-1 win on Friday ‌over a second-string Norway who like the French had already qualified for the next round of the tournament.

Labasa FC head coach Alvin Chand believes his side’s home supporters could once again make the difference as the defending champions prepare to take on Ba in the first semi-final of the BiC Fiji FACT 2026 at Subrail Park tomorrow.

Khelvin Civil Engineering Lautoka Football Team will carry immense motivation and high expectations heading into the knockout stages of the 2026 BIC Fiji FACT in Labasa.

Ivory Coast recorded a 2–0 victory over Curaçao in their FIFA World Cup Group E clash, ending Curaçao’s hopes of progressing to the round of 32.

Ecuador produced a strong comeback to defeat Germany 2–1 in their FIFA World Cup group clash, securing a place in the knockout stages.

Brazil’s Neymar said he went to the dressing room and shed some tears alone following his return to the ​side after a gap of 981 days, coming on ‌in the second half during Wednesday’s 3-0 World Cup win over Scotland in Miami.

A lot will be at stake when hosts and reigning champions Extra Labasa take the field in the first BiC Fiji FACT semifinal against Ba on Saturday.

Mexico delivered a dominant performance to defeat Czechia 3–0 in their decisive FIFA World Cup group stage clash, securing progression to the next round.

South Africa has secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout rounds with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over South Korea.

Five-time champion Brazil defeated Scotland 3-nil in its final FIFA World Cup pool match with a double from Vinicius Junior.