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Four years after the beautiful epic in Qatar with a historic semi-final for Africa, Morocco is expected at the turn during this 2026 World Cup, even if it has since experienced several changes. From the staff to the players and their playoff run, here’s everything you need to know about one of the continent’s biggest prospects in the competition.
Maroc
After a season on loan at Bayern Munich, Nicolas Jackson will not stay permanently in Germany. The Senegalese international striker will return to Chelsea as stipulated by the contract. But, the only question that is on everyone’s mind is whether the player is still in the Blues' plans.
Sénégal
From June 11 to July 19, 2026, North America will vibrate to the rhythm of a historic World Cup with 48 teams and 104 games. Yet, in francophone sub-Saharan Africa, enthusiasm gives way to deep concern. Behind the promises of pan-African coverage by the exclusive broadcaster, New World TV, lurks a major structural, financial and human crisis. Between chronic unpaid bills, closed Parisian studio and chaos of visas, the backstage of the preparation turned into a fiasco.
Togo
Several Congolese living in the DRC will not be able to attend the 2026 World Cup due to the Ebola epidemic that is raging in the eastern part of the country. The restrictions imposed by the organizing countries go as far as prohibiting the Congolese from entering their territories.
RD Congo
Senegal is one of the ten African nations qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Aligned in Group I alongside France, Norway and Iraq, the Lions approach this competition as the flagship nation of the African continent.
Sénégal
Twelve years after its last appearance on the world stage, Côte d'Ivoire is finally returning to the World Cup. Sacrés champions d'Afrique in 2024 at home, the Éléphants arrive in North America with the status of one of the best selections on the continent. Led by coach Emerse Faé and a generation of experienced managers and promising young talents, the Ivorians have a clear goal: to reach the group stage for the first time in their history. A mission that still escapes the West African nation despite three previous participations.
End of the long wait: Mali has its new coach. It is the Franco-Portuguese technician Anthony da Silva. The 45-year-old coach is now taking over the reins of the Malian national team in order to instill a new dynamic.
Mali
For the fifth time in its history, Algeria is about to play a final phase of the World Cup. Having fallen into Group J alongside the reigning world champions, the Fennecs are making their comeback on the global stage after a twelve-year absence. From the controlled qualifiers to the strong choices of Vladimir Petković’s list, discover the complete file on the Greens.
Algérie
Côte d'Ivoire won (2-1) against France on Thursday evening at La Beaujoire, in Nantes, for their only friendly match of preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Beyond the historical aspect of this success since it is the very first victory of the Elephants against the Blues, there are several lessons to be learned from this match for Emerse Faé and his staff.
The elimination of the U17 women’s team against Senegal confirms the deep crisis that is hitting Cameroonian women’s football, now deprived of all international youth competitions this year. This new failure seals an unprecedented statistical decline since 2021, contrasting with the glorious past of the team on the African and international scene.
Cameroun
This Thursday, June 4, 2026, Côte d'Ivoire will face France in a friendly match to kick off at 7:10 GMT, at the Beaujoire de Nantes. A confrontation that looks like a challenge for Ivorians who have never beaten the Blues and who enter a World Cup with certainties to find.
Victorious over the Netherlands (1-0) on Wednesday in Rotterdam thanks to a goal by Anis Hadj-Moussa, Algeria achieved one of the best results in its recent history in the preparation match. Beyond the score, this performance offers several lessons a few days before Fennecs enter the 2026 World Cup.
Algérie
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