Nine African nations reached the World Cup knockouts. Eight were eliminated by late goals, comebacks, or single controversial moments. The performance data says Africa competed. The scoreboard says something different. Here is the honest analysis.
Morocco face France tonight in the World Cup quarter-final in Boston — a direct rematch of the 2022 semi-final. Eight matches unbeaten. Saibari a doubt. France have won five from five scoring 14 goals. Here is everything before kickoff.
Egypt led Argentina 2-0 with 11 minutes left. Three goals in eight minutes ended their World Cup. Shobeir saved a Messi penalty. Enzo Fernandez headed the winner in stoppage time. Here is the full story of one of the tournament's most extraordinary comebacks.
Relebohile Mofokeng flew from the USA directly to Belgium while Bafana returned home. The deal was agreed before the World Cup began. He signed a four-year contract with Union Saint-Gilloise, who compete in UEFA Champions League qualifying.
Morocco face France on July 9. Egypt face Argentina on Tuesday. Two African nations in the World Cup quarter-final picture. Here is what each match means and what is at stake for the continent.
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 with Ounahi scoring twice and Diaz setting an African record with his fourth World Cup assist. Saibari was injured in the first half. Morocco face France on July 9 in Boston. Here is the full match report.
Cape Verde took Argentina to extra time at the Hard Rock Stadium. Sidny Lopes Cabral's stunning curler made it 2-2 in the 103rd minute. A Romero corner header via Diny Borges ended the fairytale 3-2. Here is the full story.
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16. Ashour scored, Mohamed Hany scored a second own goal of the tournament, and Salah converted a Panenka in the shootout. Egypt face Argentina or Cape Verde on Tuesday.
Ismael Saibari scored in every Morocco World Cup group match and converted the winning penalty against the Netherlands. Bayern Munich signed him for 55 million euros while the tournament is still running. Here is why the number 34 matters too.
DR Congo led England 1-0 for 68 minutes through Cipenga's brilliant 7th-minute opener before Kane's double saved Tuchel. Tonight Algeria face Switzerland in Vancouver needing a win to reach the last 16.
Senegal led Belgium 2-0 and were heading to the last 16. Lukaku scored in the 86th. Tielemans equalised in the 89th. A VAR penalty in the 125th minute broke Koulibaly's last World Cup. Here is how it happened
Senegal face Belgium in Seattle today needing a win to reach the World Cup last 16. Koulibaly's final tournament. Lukaku off the bench. Jackson, Sarr and Mane must convert what they create. Here is everything before kickoff.
Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after Issa Diop's stoppage-time header forced extra time. Bounou saved Summerville's spot kick. Saibari scored the winner. Morocco face Canada in the last 16. Here is the full story.
South Africa's historic World Cup run ended in the 95th minute. Stephen Eustaquio's volley sent Canada through 1-0. Williams made five saves. Bafana go home with their deepest tournament run in history. Here is the full story.
The group stage is over. Six African nations have reached the World Cup knockout stage, the best showing in the continent's history. Cape Verde face Argentina. Senegal face France's group runner-up. Here is the complete, updated table.
Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 but finished second in Group C behind Brazil on goal difference. They are through to the knockout stage unbeaten in six straight World Cup matches since 2022. Here is what comes next for the Atlas Lions.
