France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final. Bounou saved a Mbappe penalty. Saibari was absent. Morocco produced 0.04 xG in the first half. Mbappe and Dembele scored in the second half. Africa's World Cup is over.
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.
Egypt's FA filed a FIFA complaint over the Argentina refereeing. Hossam Hassan faces a disciplinary review for a cross gesture. He said he won't watch another game. Jamie Carragher questioned the VAR decision. Here is the full picture.
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.
Andrew Giuliani told CBS News that Omar Artan was "talking to some very bad people" and called his deportation justified. There is classified information he cannot discuss. Africa's best referee has not been charged with anything.
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.
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
