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The project to bring Stade du 28 Septembre up to standard is accelerating. The planned demolition of major physical obstacles, notably the handball gymnasium and the headquarters of the Comité national olympique, continues to generate discussion. This situation presents Guinean authorities with a difficult dilemma and, for a day, sparked a real crisis with the Fédération guinéenne de handball.
Guinée Conakry
Senegal left their first World Cup outing with a frustrating defeat against France (3-1). But on an evening when the Lions were often under pressure, one name stood out strongly: Ibrahim Mbaye.
Sénégal
After holding Belgium to a draw (1-1) in their first outing, the Pharaohs of Egypt face New Zealand early this Monday (1am GMT) as part of the second matchday of the 2026 World Cup. In a Group G where everything is still open, Mohamed Salah and his teammates have a chance to make an impact.
Egypte
On June 15 in Atlanta, Cape Verde made its first appearance in the World Cup. Facing Spain, Ryan Mendes and his teammates were heroic in securing a goalless draw. Six days after this achievement, the Blue Sharks will play their second match in Group H against Uruguay. Another big game awaits the Cape Verdeans.
Cap-Vert
The axe fell in the most brutal way possible for Tunisian football. Reduced to the role of mere spectators during the 1000th match in World Cup final phase history, Tunisia collapsed against Japan (4-0) at Monterrey Stadium. This second consecutive rout definitively seals the premature elimination of the Eagles of Carthage, making them the third nation officially out of the tournament after Haiti and Turkey.
Tunisie
The cruelty of football knows no borders. Côte d’Ivoire had a painful experience of it against Germany this Friday, losing 2-1 to a Deniz Undav double scored in the final quarter of an hour. The Elephants had even taken the lead and played a courageous match, but a nightmare end to the game deprived them of points they would have fully deserved.
Côte d'Ivoire
Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé (19 years old) established himself as one of the revelations at the end of the first round of group-stage matches of the 2026 World Cup. Starting for the Éléphants de Côte d'Ivoire in their victory over Ecuador (1-0), the RB Leipzig forward delivered a standout performance that won unanimous praise. Named man of the match by FIFA, he statistically dominated the game and announced his arrival on the world stage.
Côte d'Ivoire
This Saturday, June 20, at 8 p.m. GMT, Toronto Stadium hosts one of the most anticipated clashes of this group stage of the 2026 World Cup. Germany and Côte d'Ivoire meet there at the top of Group E, perfectly tied with 3 points, for a duel that could already shape the path to qualification.
Côte d'Ivoire
While the 2026 World Cup is in full swing in North America, Cameroon, a major absentee from the competition, is tearing itself apart from afar. At the heart of the turmoil: two camps (those of Samuel Eto’o and André Onana) who are openly blaming each other for this disappointment.
Cameroun
Morocco confirmed their excellent form by overcoming Scotland (1-0) thanks to a moment of brilliance from Ismael Saibari in just the 2nd minute of play. This valuable victory allows Mohamed Ouahbi's men to seize sole possession of the top spot in Group C and take a huge step towards qualification for the round of 32 in this 2026 World Cup.
Maroc
As the Lions prepare to play a crucial part of their World Cup 2026 future this Tuesday against Norway, morale is not at its highest. Behind the calm displayed by the players on the field, several logistical and financial failures could become ticking time bombs: blocked qualification bonuses, substandard logistics at the American base camp, and a coach, Pape Thiaw, still without a contract. A dive behind the scenes of a malfunction that threatens to torpedo Senegal's competition.
Sénégal
Scorer in his first World Cup match, Ismael Saibari showed that he can live up to the expectations placed on him by Mohamed Ouahbi, who has made him the spearhead of the attack. But the 25-year-old forward, on the verge of signing with Bayern Munich, must deliver against Scotland this Friday night (10 pm GMT) to reach a new level with the national team in this 2026 World Cup.
Maroc
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