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This Friday at BC Place in Vancouver at 3 a.m. GMT, Algeria will play its Round of 32 match of the 2026 World Cup against Switzerland. Les Fennecs have only one ambition: to reach the Round of 16 of the World Cup again after the 2014 edition in Brazil.
Algérie
Senegal’s elimination by Belgium (3-2 after extra time) in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup caused a shockwave in the local press. After leading 2-0, the Lions were caught at the end of regular time, and ultimately gave way on a penalty awarded in the 120th minute for a foul by Lamine Camara on Youri Tielemans. This refereeing decision, considered harsh by some observers, nevertheless did not spark any major controversy. The consensus was reached elsewhere, on the responsibility of Pape Thiaw in this collapse.
Sénégal
DRC was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup by England at the round of 16 stage. Despite this defeat, the Congolese public feels proud of the journey of the Léopards at the World Cup.
RD Congo
The scenario will remain one of the most painful in the history of the Lions. While leading 2-0 against Belgium until the 85th minute of the World Cup round of 16, the Senegalese ultimately lost 3-2 after extra time, due to a penalty conceded by a completely exhausted Lamine Camara. Beyond the sporting disappointment, it is Pape Thiaw’s management of the match, and more broadly of the competition, that is being sharply criticized.
Sénégal
A tough elimination for Senegal in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. After a controlled first half, Senegal faltered in the final minutes of the second. The Lions are eliminated by Belgium after extra time (3-2).
Sénégal
It took ten years of national team selection, two World Cups endured as missed opportunities, and a reputation that stuck with him for Ismaïla Sarr to finally reach this stage of the tournament as a game-changer rather than a hopeful. This Wednesday, against Belgium in the round of 16, the Crystal Palace winger carries on his shoulders a Senegal side that has earned the right to believe, along with a record that speaks for itself: the top Senegalese scorer in World Cup history.
Sénégal
DRC faces England this Wednesday as part of the Round of 32 of the World Cup. The Leopards believe in their abilities to win the first knockout match in their history at the World Cup against a giant they respect but do not fear.
RD Congo
For the first time in their history, Diables Rouges and Lions face each other in an official competition. The match is scheduled for this Wednesday, July 1, 8:00 p.m. GMT, at Lumen Field in Seattle, in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
Sénégal
Former short-lived president of the Guinean Football Federation dismissed by its Executive Committee last year, Bouba Sampil has been subject to a travel ban following a complaint from his adopted daughter for sexual assault and rape. A case that is shaking the inner workings of the Guinean justice system.
Guinée Conakry
DR Congo plays tonight (4 p.m. GMT) the first knockout match in its history at the World Cup against an England team that is considered one of the competition’s favorites. It’s a special match for the Leopards that will require crucial choices in Sébastien Desabre’s starting eleven, particularly in attack where Fiston Mayele is challenging Cédric Bakambu.
RD Congo
This Wednesday, July 1, 2026, RD Congo faces England in the Round of 16 of the World Cup at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. For their very first appearance in a knockout stage in history, the Léopards are not arriving as designated victims. On the contrary: everything is in place for them to cause a sensation against the Three Lions.
RD Congo
Côte d’Ivoire exits the 2026 World Cup in the round of 32. Despite clear domination against Norway in Arlington, the Éléphants lacked efficiency and were punished by Nusa (39th) and then Haaland (86th). Amad Diallo had nevertheless brought both teams level (74th). The Vikings will face Brazil in the round of 16.
Côte d'Ivoire
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