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Football 2026-06-26

2026 World Cup: Tunisia, the end of the American nightmare

The worst World Cup in the history of the Aigles de Carthage. There is no other word: the 2026 World Cup for Tunisia is a disaster. Beaten 5-1 by Sweden in the opener, then humiliated 4-0 by Japan, the Aigles de Carthage ended their tournament with a third defeat, 3-1 against the Netherlands, already trailing after only three minutes due to an own goal by Ellyes Skhiri. Three matches, three defeats, zero points: a first in the history of the Tunisian national team in the World Cup.

Tunisie

Football 2026-06-25

World Cup 2026: Nicolas Pépé sends Côte d’Ivoire to the round of 32

Thanks to their 2-0 victory against Curaçao on Thursday evening, Côte d’Ivoire secured their spot in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Elephants were able to count on a red-hot Nicolas Pépé to guarantee their place in the next round.

Côte d'Ivoire

Football 2026-06-25

DR Congo: banned for 20 years by FIFA for abusing minors, a coach is still coaching

In October 2023, the FIFA Ethics Committee imposed a ban on "all football-related activities" against Jonathan Bukabakwa, a youth coach in the Democratic Republic of Congo, for "sexual violence against a minor." Yet, he continues to work with teenagers at FC Esperanto in Kinshasa.

RD Congo

Football 2026-06-25

2026 World Cup: Tunisia to save their honor

Tunisia was the big African disappointment at the 2026 World Cup. The Aigles de Carthage suffered two heavy defeats in Group F against Sweden and Japan. Despite being eliminated, the Tunisian team must save face against the Netherlands this Thursday at 11 p.m. GMT at the Kansas City stadium.

Tunisie

Football 2026-06-25

World Cup 2026: Christ Inao Oulaï, so young and already essential

Christ Inao Oulaï is emerging as one of the Ivorian revelations of the 2026 World Cup. The Trabzonspor midfielder stood out during the match against Germany, showing rare maturity and personality for his age, despite the Elephants' defeat.

Côte d'Ivoire

Football 2026-06-25

2026 World Cup: Côte d’Ivoire one match away from history

This Thursday in Philadelphia, the Éléphants face Curaçao with a clear mission. Not losing is enough to secure the first qualification in their history for the round of 16 of a World Cup.

Côte d'Ivoire

Football 2026-06-25

World Cup 2026: South Africa makes history

After the opening match lost to Mexico 0-2, South Africa was given little chance. But the Bafana Bafana managed to bounce back and will play in the round of 16, after defeating South Korea 1-0 during the night of June 25, 2026. It is the first time in their history that the Rainbow Nation advances past the group stage of a World Cup, in their fourth appearance after 1998, 2002, and 2010.

South Africa

Football 2026-06-25

2026 World Cup: Morocco books its ticket to the round of 16 despite heroic Haitian resistance

The Lions of the Atlas are through. At the end of a hard-fought and lively match against Haiti (4-2), Morocco secured the essentials this Wednesday in Atlanta: a victory and a place in the round of 32 of this 2026 World Cup. A well-deserved qualification, achieved with character, even though the path was much more winding than expected.

Maroc

Football 2026-06-24

2026 World Cup: South Africa, victory or the exit

This Thursday at 1 a.m. GMT (3 a.m. in Johannesburg), Bafana Bafana play for their survival in this 2026 World Cup against South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium. With their backs against the wall and only one point so far, Hugo Broos's men can no longer afford any mistakes: only a win will get them through to the round of 16.

South Africa

Football 2026-06-24

2026 World Cup: Morocco aims for victory and first place against Haiti

At the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Morocco faces Haiti this Wednesday at 10 p.m. GMT for the third and final matchday of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. Despite having almost secured qualification, the Lions of the Atlas, led by Mohamed Ouahbi, are aiming for the top spot in the group.

Maroc

Football 2026-06-24

2026 World Cup: Top 5 African players of the second matchday

The second matchday of the 2026 World Cup group stage ended early this Wednesday morning. For their second outing in Group K, the RDC lost (1-0) to Colombia despite a great performance from Lionel Mpasi in goal. Moreover, the Congolese goalkeeper is not the only African to stand out during this second round.

RD Congo, Ghana, Maroc, Côte d'Ivoire, Cap-Vert

Football 2026-06-24

2026 World Cup: Senegal flop, Ghana and Morocco in the tops, review of Matchday 2

The second day of the 2026 World Cup ended at dawn this Wednesday with DR Congo’s (0-1) defeat against Colombia. This second round confirmed the promise shown by some African teams such as Morocco and Ghana, while others, like Senegal, have collapsed and have zero points.

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

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