Nigeria missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup but have secured a spot in play-offs via a second-place finish in Group C. A Victor Osimhen hat-trick and another goal from Frank ...

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South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top its qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ...

With the number of participants increased to 48 teams, Africa has the chance to set a new record for World Cup appearances, surpassing its previous best of five teams during the 2018 and 2022 editions ...

CAPE TOWN, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Morocco will host Africa’s four-team World Cup playoffs next month which offer the possibility of an additional place at next year’s finals in North America, the ...

Youth revolts from Morocco to Madagascar highlight public-service shortfalls on the continent, as the IMF and World Bank hold their annual week-long meetings. With US Congress out and the federal ...

South Africa won the three-horse race on Tuesday night from African qualifying Group C for a place at next year's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Rwanda as pacesetters Benin lost 4-0 in Nigeria.

A bust of Paul Kruger stands at one of the gates to the national park that bears his name [Corbis via Getty Images] South Africa's world-famous Kruger National Park could become known by a new name if ...

All nine African qualifying group winners decided Ivory Coast, Senegal and South Africa reach finals Osimhen hat-trick puts Nigeria in runners-up playoff CAPE TOWN, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast, ...

The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) and adidas have unveiled the new official home kit that the Colombia National Team ...

A record nine African teams will qualify for the 2026 World Cup, and 10 is a possibility as the 54 nations of CAF begin their battle for places in the North American-based tournament. MORE — How will ...

Senegal's forward Sadio Mane (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa qualifiers Group B match between Senegal and Mauritania at the Stade Abdoulaye ...