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.
Senegal face Norway and Algeria face Jordan today, both nations needing wins after opening defeats to France and Argentina. Haaland scored twice last time out. Here is what both African sides must do to stay alive.
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
Ivory Coast led Germany deep into the second half before a dramatic late winner ended their dream of a maiden World Cup knockout-stage appearance. Here is how a historic afternoon turned into heartbreak in Toronto.
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.
Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 and are one win from the World Cup knockout stage. Four points from two games, needing only a point against Haiti. Here is how Ouahbi's side did it and what it means for African football.
Morocco face Scotland in Boston today, the match that could put them on four points and one step from the knockout stage. A win sets up Senegal and Ivory Coast for similar tests. Here is what is at stake for Africa's best-positioned nation.
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.
