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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The partnership brings together Megapari and a global football icon whose influence continues to shape the game even after his playing career.
Ten African nations at the 2026 World Cup. A Somali referee banned from entering. Senegal searched on a tarmac. Fans unable to travel. And yet the players are here. Here is what this World Cup means and what it demands from African football.
Mexico vs South Africa opens the 2026 World Cup today at the Estadio Azteca. 80,000 fans. 16 years since Bafana were at a World Cup. Tshabalala scored against Mexico in 2010. Mofokeng is ready. Here is everything you need before kickoff.
