South Africa are out of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Stephen Eustaquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage to give Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in a round of 32 match on Sunday in Inglewood, California.
29 Jun, 2026
CAF president Motsepe hails African World Cup successes
Africa football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday that hard work and investment in youth, coaching, and infrastructure had paid off at the 2026 World Cup.
29 Jun, 2026
Ghana coach Queiroz says value of 48-team World Cup debatable
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has said it is debatable as to whether the expanded 48-team World Cup has enhanced the tournament.
28 Jun, 2026
Africa announces its football credentials after 90% of teams progress at world cup
Cabo Verde have captured the imagination and secured a World Cup showdown with Lionel Messi’s Argentina, but they are just part of a success story for African football as the group stages come to a close.
28 Jun, 2026
Africa sends nine teams into FIFA World Cup knockouts: who are they?
Ghana lose to Croatia 2-1 after sealing knockout spot
Algeria face Austria after ‘Disgrace of Gijon’ scarred 1982 FIFA World Cup
Coach Bubista hails Cabo Verde’s ‘fearless’ team after reaching World Cup knockouts
Egypt secure place in World Cup knockouts after 1-1 draw with Iran
27 Jun, 2026
History as Cabo Verde set up knockout tie with Argentina
Cabo Verde will now face defending champion Argentina in Miami Gardens next Friday.
27 Jun, 2026
Senegal boost knockout hopes after dominant win over Iraq
Senegal must wait to see if they will advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
26 Jun, 2026
Türkiye upset US 3-2 in final Group D World Cup match
The US advance as group leader, set to play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
26 Jun, 2026
Côte d’Ivoire reach World Cup knockout stage for first time
Côte d’Ivoire got goals from Nicolas Pepe in each half and advanced to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in the West African team’s history with a 2-0 victory over Curacao on Thursday.
25 Jun, 2026
Kenya’s Kibiwott Kandie gets seven-year ban for doping violations
Former half-marathon world-record holder Kibiwott Kandie has been banned for seven years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for two anti-doping violations.
25 Jun, 2026
South Africa coach Broos hails team after reaching World Cup knockouts
South Africa coach Broos hails team tactics after 1-0 win over South Korea
25 Jun, 2026
Morocco qualify for World Cup knockout stage
Morocco dominated Haiti 4-2 to secure their place in the next round in their final Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in the United States.
25 Jun, 2026
Cabo Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha says he does not have a club but is open to ‘everything’
Vozinha, one of the sensations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is looking for a new club after ending his contract with a Portuguese second-tier club.
24 Jun, 2026
Turkish club Fenerbahce sign Senegal’s Amara Diouf on five-year deal
Turkish club Fenerbahce have signed Senegalese football player Amara Diouf on a five-year deal, the club said on Wednesday.
22 Jun, 2026
Salah inspires Egypt to beat New Zealand 3-1 for historic World Cup win
Mohamed Salah led Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory as they recovered to beat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday.
