Egypt face Australia, Cape Verde face Argentina and Ghana face Colombia all today. Three African nations, three knockout matches, three very different stories. Here is what each side needs and what stands in the way.
Ivory Coast equalised through Amad Diallo but Haaland's 86th-minute winner ended their historic debut knockout run. Nyland saved Diallo's last-gasp free-kick. Here is how it unfolded in Dallas.
Ivory Coast face Norway and Erling Haaland today in the round of 32. The Elephants have never reached the World Cup knockout stage before this tournament. Here is what stands between them and the last 16.
South Africa are out. Five African nations remain in the World Cup. Morocco face the Netherlands. Cape Verde face Argentina. Here is the complete, updated picture of Africa's knockout stage as the Round of 32 unfolds.
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history. Thapelo Maseko scored after Tshepang Moremi's assist. They face Canada on Sunday. Here is the full story of a historic night.
DR Congo were eliminated from the World Cup after losing 1-0 to Colombia, their historic return ending after three matches and one unforgettable point against Portugal. Here is how the campaign unfolded and what comes next.
Senegal fought back twice against Norway and Haaland, but fell 3-2 and are eliminated from World Cup contention. Sarr scored twice. Koulibaly's last World Cup ends without a knockout match. Here is the full story.
92 years and seven World Cup matches without a win. Mohamed Salah ended it with a goal and an assist as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver. Here is the full story of a historic afternoon for Egyptian football
Tunisia were thrashed 4-0 by Japan in the 1000th game in World Cup history. Sabri Lamouchi was sacked. Herve Renard takes over mid-tournament. Tunisia are already eliminated. Here is what went wrong and what comes next.
Ivory Coast face Germany today in Toronto, the biggest test yet for Amad Diallo's side after their dramatic 1-0 win over Ecuador. Germany scored seven in their opener. A win or draw puts the Elephants on the brink of history.
South Africa drew 1-1 with Czech Republic after Mokoena converted a late penalty. Bafana created almost nothing for 80 minutes before Sulc's handball saved them. Group A is wide open. Here is the full match report.
Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City, equalling Klose's World Cup goals record. Algeria were competitive without the ball but could not create enough. Petkovic's system faces its hardest possible opening test.
Sweden dismantled Tunisia 5–1 in a Group F opener that was over as a contest before half-time. Yasin Ayari's brace either side of the game — and two assists from Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres for each other — was devastating. Tunisia conceded five for the first time at a World Cup.
Mohamed Salah turns 34 today and faces the toughest possible birthday test. Belgium, Kevin De Bruyne and Lumen Field in Seattle. Egypt came through qualifying unbeaten. Belgium want to erase the memory of their 2022 group-stage exit.
Achraf Hakimi posted an emotional tribute to Abde Ezzalzouli and Nayef Aguerd, both ruled out of the World Cup with injuries. He said the squad would fight for them. Hours later, Morocco play Brazil. Here is the story behind the message.
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at the Azteca in the 2026 World Cup opener. Three red cards, heavy VAR involvement, and a Bafana side that unravelled. Here is what happened and what it means.
