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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
Star striker for the Éléphants, Ange-Yoan Bonny, has been struggling since the start of the 2026 World Cup. He has not scored a single goal ahead of facing Norway in the round of 32 this Tuesday. Analysis of a silence.
Côte d'Ivoire
Neutralizing Erling Haaland is the big challenge that Côte d'Ivoire must solve this Tuesday at 5 p.m. GMT, at the Dallas stadium, in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. The Norwegian forward is in excellent form, having scored 4 goals in two matches.
Côte d'Ivoire
Two historic paths cross tonight at Dallas Stadium. Côte d’Ivoire, playing in the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time in its history, faces a Norway side returning to the round of 16 after 28 years of absence. A "clash of outsiders" that pits the vivacity of Ivorian transitions against the clinical efficiency of a Scandinavian team led by Erling Haaland.
Côte d'Ivoire
Scoring the equalizer against the Netherlands during the victory (1-1, 32-aux-pens) of the Lions de l’Atlas in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Issa Diop is proving Morocco right for having gone to get him from Fulham last March against all odds.
Maroc
As the round of 32 begins, Africa is making a strong showing in the individual FIFA rankings. Five players from the continent are among the tournament’s top performers according to the FIFA Power Rankings, a rating system introduced for this 2026 World Cup that evaluates each outfield player from 0 to 10 in three categories: attack, creativity, and defense.
Algérie, Maroc, Sénégal, Côte d'Ivoire, RD Congo
Morocco dreams of a more ambitious run than the one in Qatar in 2022. The Lions of the Atlas are aiming higher. Standing in their way are the Netherlands from the round of 16. The match will take place this Tuesday at 1 a.m. GMT in Monterrey. A game that will be symbolic for the Moroccan team. And above all, an opportunity to show that they have become one of the best teams in the world.
Maroc
The exploitation of Yan Diomandé’s image rights is at the heart of a new case that could shape his future. The 19-year-old Ivorian winger, sought after by all the top European clubs, is subject to legal proceedings for failing to comply with clauses related to his image rights and intellectual property.
Côte d'Ivoire
While the African continent is uniting behind its representatives during the 2026 World Cup, the elimination of South Africa in the round of 32 against Canada has sparked an unprecedented wave of jubilation on social media. A lack of affection rooted in recent heated political events.
South Africa
Given a lifeline to compete in the 2026 Women's AFCON, the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon are already plunged back into a deep crisis that is shaking up their preparations. Withdrawals, clashes around key players, and a backstage power struggle: the den is reigniting tensions that many thought were a thing of the past.
Cameroun
Africa is experiencing an extraordinary 2026 World Cup: 9 teams in the round of 32, and several players who made their mark on this group stage. Here are five of them who have carried the continent.
Tous les pays africains
The knockout matches begin with the kickoff of the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup this Sunday, June 28. For the very first time in the history of the competition, nine teams from the continent have managed to advance past the group stage. The overall record is exceptional, since only Tunisia, who suffered a complete collapse with three defeats, failed to make it.
Sénégal, South Africa, Algérie, Cap-Vert, RD Congo, Ghana, Maroc, Tous les pays africains, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypte
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