Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan, their first World Cup win since 2014. They had 72% possession and 31 touches in the box. Petkovic's system finally worked. Here is the full story and what it means for the knockout race.
Senegal face Norway and Algeria face Jordan today, both nations needing wins after opening defeats to France and Argentina. Haaland scored twice last time out. Here is what both African sides must do to stay alive.
Ivory Coast led Germany deep into the second half before a dramatic late winner ended their dream of a maiden World Cup knockout-stage appearance. Here is how a historic afternoon turned into heartbreak in Toronto.
Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 and are one win from the World Cup knockout stage. Four points from two games, needing only a point against Haiti. Here is how Ouahbi's side did it and what it means for African football.
Morocco face Scotland in Boston today, the match that could put them on four points and one step from the knockout stage. A win sets up Senegal and Ivory Coast for similar tests. Here is what is at stake for Africa's best-positioned nation.
DR Congo drew 1-1 with Portugal in Houston, 52 years after their only previous World Cup appearance as Zaire. Wissa equalised Joao Neves's header in first-half stoppage time. Ronaldo could not find a winner. Here is the full story.
All ten African nations have now played their opening World Cup match. Two wins, four draws, four defeats. Cape Verde and Ivory Coast lead their groups. Here is the complete continental scorecard after matchday one.
Senegal led France for an hour, hit the post, and missed an open goal before Mbappe scored twice in the final 25 minutes to win 3-1. Mendy was outstanding. The Koulibaly farewell continues but the result hurts. Full match report.
Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha produced seven saves — including stops from Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal and Aymeric Laporte — to hold reigning European champions Spain to a goalless draw in the Blue Sharks' first-ever World Cup match. A result that will be remembered.
South Africa's World Cup opener ended with two red cards, a 2-0 defeat, and West Africa celebrating on social media. This is not new hostility. It is the latest chapter in a relationship African football has never properly addressed.
Morocco face Brazil at MetLife Stadium tommorow night in the biggest African fixture of the 2026 World Cup's opening week. Neymar is injured. Hakimi starts. Only two FIFA ranking places separate them. Here is everything you need before kickoff.
The Somali referee turned back at Miami Airport last week has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the 2026 Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg. This is what the decision means.
South Africa open the 2026 World Cup today but many Africans across the continent are backing Mexico instead. Xenophobia, evacuations, a long history of hostility to migrants and a diplomatic crisis with the US explain why Bafana have not united the continent behind them.
Senegal players were searched on the airport tarmac when they landed in the United States for the World Cup. Their luggage was turned out. Their bodies were scanned. Neither FIFA nor the US has explained it. The Artan story is three days old.
Africa's top referee in 2025, selected by FIFA and CAF for the 2026 World Cup, flew to Miami with a valid visa and was turned back at the airport. FIFA said it can't help. Somalia is on Trump's travel ban list. Here is the full story.
Morocco beat Madagascar 4-0 in Rabat. Saibari scored twice in 24 minutes. Hakimi was absent. Ouahbi's first home match as coach. They face Norway on Sunday before opening against Brazil on June 13. Here is what this performance showed.
