Algeria lost 2-0 to Switzerland in Vancouver and are out of the World Cup. They have not beaten a European side at the tournament since 1982. The possession system that was supposed to change that never found its footing against elite opposition
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.
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.
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.
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 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'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.
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.
Ghana held England to a goalless draw in Boston, frustrating the European side for 90 minutes despite boos for Thomas Partey before kickoff. The point puts Ghana in the top two of Group L. Here is the full story.
