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The elimination of Les Verts in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup sealed the fate of Vladimir Petkovic. Blamed for his tactical choices and a contested squad management, the Swiss coach is preparing to leave the bench of the Algerian national team. Between tense financial negotiations and the beginnings of a new cycle, behind the scenes of an imminent split.
Algérie
Qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup after their brilliant 3-0 victory over Canada, the Lions of the Atlas continue to make their people dream. Yet the final score hides a much more complex scenario. In Houston, the public witnessed the triumph of a Moroccan team with two very distinct faces: apathetic and nervous before the break, then clinical and lightning-fast after the teams returned from the locker room.
Maroc
Africa went from 9 representatives in the round of 32 to only 2 in the round of 16. A harsh but logical selection given the level of the competition. Still in the running are Morocco, which faces Canada this Saturday, July 4 in Houston (5 p.m. GMT), and Egypt, which will take on Messi’s Argentina on Tuesday in Atlanta. Two very different challenges, but with the same goal: to keep the continental dream alive as long as possible.
Egypte, Maroc
The round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup featured a range of standout individual performances from the African continent. From heroic displays and spectacular goals to thrilling penalty shootouts, several players made their mark despite varying outcomes. Here’s a look back at five performances that stood out during this knockout phase.
RD Congo, Egypte, Maroc, Cap-Vert
Before the start of the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup this Saturday, Sport News Africa takes stock of the Round of 32, which were mostly a major disappointment for the continent, which had only two qualified teams (Morocco and Egypt) out of nine countries present in the second round.
Algérie, Cap-Vert, RD Congo, Egypte, Ghana, Maroc, Sénégal, Côte d'Ivoire, South Africa
Egypt back in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Victorious over Australia (1-1; 4-2 on penalties) this Friday evening, the Pharaohs have qualified for the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. A first since their debut participation in 1934.
Egypte
Senegal’s early elimination in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup has served as a crisis wake-up call. Behind the sporting disappointment, people are beginning to speak out to denounce chaotic federal management. Between unpaid bills, inaccessible infrastructure, and missing security bonuses, numerous financial dysfunctions hampered the team's preparation.
Sénégal
Cape Verde did not win any of its three group stage matches and yet finds itself in the round of 16 against the title holder. Three draws (0-0 against Spain, 2-2 against Uruguay, 0-0 against Saudi Arabia) were enough for the Blue Sharks to secure an unprecedented qualification, and this winless run actually hides the real reasons to believe this Friday.
Cap-Vert
For the first time in its World Cup history, Egypt is playing a knockout stage match. This Friday, at 6 pm GMT, Hossam Hassan’s Pharaohs face Australia at the Dallas Stadium in a round of 16 match that promises to be close, tactical, and full of stakes. The winner of this clash will advance to the round of 16 of the competition.
Egypte
12 years after his debut with Algeria, Riyad Mahrez, aged 35, has decided to make way for the younger players. A few minutes after the Fennecs’ elimination in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup by Switzerland, the right winger announced the end of his international career on BeIN Sports.
Algérie
The Fennecs’ adventure at the 2026 World Cup ended this Friday, July 3, with a 2-0 defeat against Switzerland in the round of 16. An unequivocal setback that highlights the defensive weaknesses of the Algerian team, present throughout the tournament.
Algérie
Overturned by Belgium in the round of 32 (3-2), Senegal leaves the 2026 World Cup with heads down and amid tensions. But beyond the tactical failure, it is an incredible backstage crisis that paralyzed the Lions during this campaign. Between the coach, Pape Thiaw, put under pressure by his management regarding his employment contract, and the palace lifestyle marked by privilege granted to certain FSF officials, this is the first part of revelations about a toxic atmosphere in the Den.
Sénégal
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