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Football 2026-06-28

2026 World Cup: South Africa has a card to play against Canada

This Sunday, the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood is set to come alive for the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup round of 32. As an opening event, a unique and truly historic match: South Africa takes on Canada. For these two nations, who had never before reached this stage of the competition, the stakes are enormous. But for Hugo Broos’s men, this duel represents much more than an isolated achievement: it is a unique opportunity to carve a path to the round of 16, within a particularly open bracket.

South Africa

Football 2026-06-28

2026 World Cup: a historic group stage for Africa

Nine out of ten qualified. The final tally is historic. But the numbers tell a mixed story. No African nation finished first in its group. Five finished second (Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Cape Verde, and South Africa). Four others (Ghana, Senegal, Algeria, and DR Congo) had to go through the best third-place route. The collective qualification owes as much to individual performances as to the expanded 48-team format, which multiplies safety nets.

South Africa, Algérie, Cap-Vert, Egypte, Ghana, Maroc, Sénégal, Tunisie, Côte d'Ivoire, RD Congo

Football 2026-06-28

2026 World Cup: Ghana falls to Croatia, but secures its ticket

Despite a frustrating defeat (2-1) against Croatia in their last group-stage match, the Black Stars of Ghana have secured their qualification for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Already assured of continuing their campaign even before kickoff, Carlos Queiroz's men finish third in Group L and qualify among the best third-placed teams in the competition.

Ghana

Football 2026-06-27

2026 World Cup: Algeria - Austria, defeat forbidden for the Fennecs

Three points taken after two matchdays in Group J of the 2026 World Cup, Algeria has its destiny in its own hands for qualification to the round of sixteen. A draw or a win would allow the Fennecs to advance to the next round. On the other hand, a defeat would mean elimination.

Algérie

Football 2026-06-27

2026 World Cup: the Léopards aim for a double blow against Uzbekistan

DR Congo faces Uzbekistan this Saturday (11:30 pm GMT) on the final day of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. It’s a final for the last qualifying spot in Group K, which the Congolese must win to qualify for the next round and record the first victory in their history at the World Cup.

RD Congo

Football 2026-06-27

Feguifoot: 7 billion in debt, tensions and setbacks for Sory Doumbouya

The 19th Ordinary General Assembly of the Fédération guinéenne de football, held on June 26 in Conakry, took place at the end of a tense day. Although proceedings resumed after an initial blockage caused by the rejection of the agenda, the resolutions adopted, as well as those demanded by the statutory members, paint the picture of a politically divided and financially fragile federation.

Guinée Conakry

Football 2026-06-27

2026 World Cup: Ghana to confirm, Croatia in danger

Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia is set to come alive for the conclusion of Group L at the 2026 World Cup. While the Black Stars of Ghana approach this third match with lighter spirits, already assured of their place in the round of 16, Croatia, led by the evergreen Luka Modrić, are playing for everything in a showdown between teams with opposite paths.

Ghana

Football 2026-06-27

2026 World Cup: Historic Cape Verde, Egypt finally rewarded

The group stage draw had left few people believing. And yet, two African nations defied the odds to secure their ticket to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Cape Verde, making its debut in the competition, and Mohamed Salah's Egypt, finally rewarded after several decades of waiting. A look back at two qualifications with a very special significance.

Cap-Vert, Egypte

Football 2026-06-26

2026 World Cup: Senegal roars against Iraq and keeps hope alive

Senegal can still dream of reaching the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. Stung in their pride after two poor performances, the Lions finally showed their claws to record a resounding victory over Iraq (5-0) and thus increase their chances of finishing among the best third-placed teams.

Sénégal

Football 2026-06-26

World Cup 2026: Cape Verde 90 minutes from history

Who would have believed it! Before the start of the 2026 World Cup, nobody put a single bet on Cape Verde. Although newcomers, the Blue Sharks defied all predictions by holding Spain (0-0) and Uruguay (2-2) to draws. After two matchdays, they have two points in Group H and have a great opportunity to secure a historic qualification to the next round. They must beat Saudi Arabia.

Cap-Vert

Football 2026-06-26

2026 Women's AFCON: why this edition in Morocco will make history

One month to the day before kickoff, the 2026 Women's AFCON in Morocco (July 26 – August 16) promises to be legendary. With a historic expansion to 16 nations and a record one million dollar prize, the continental tournament will also serve as a crucial gateway to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Favorites, schedule, groups: discover everything that awaits you.

Maroc, Tous les pays africains

Football 2026-06-26

2026 World Cup: Senegal fights for survival against Iraq

The Lions of Senegal are playing their final group match this Friday (7 p.m. GMT) against Iraq in Toronto. With their backs against the wall after two defeats, they have no choice but to win, with the largest possible margin, to hope to be among the eight best third-placed teams and qualify for the round of 32 of the World Cup.

Sénégal

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