Nairobi — The question has followed African football for decades. Every four years, the World Cup arrives wrapped in optimism across the continent, only to end more often than not in familiar disappointment. Early exits, narrow margins, and the lingering sense of “what if” have defined the narrative. But 2026 feels different. With a record…
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties in World Cup last 16 to set up quarterfinal meeting with Argentina. Published On 7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026 Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw to set up a quarterfinal with defending champions Argentina. The two teams cancelled each other out on Tuesday in the final…
Cape Verde’s football team have been welcomed home by tens of thousands of elated supporters following a historic run at the World Cup. The Blue Sharks flew into the capital city, Praia, on Sunday, having been knocked out of the tournament after a thrilling match against reigning champions Argentina. Jubilant fans transformed the airport’s grounds…
Live coverage and text updates as cohosts Canada play Morocco in the round of 16 knockout stage.
In this photo illustration, Apps for online prediction market sites are shown on an electronic device on Feb. 25, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images The 2026 FIFA World Cup was forecast to be the biggest gambling event in history. For prediction market platforms, that’s led to soaring trading volumes in June. …
Full list of teams in the World Cup’s last-16, who they play for a place in the quarterfinals and match start times. Published On 4 Jul 20264 Jul 2026 The knockout phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the Round of 16, which begins on Saturday. Here’s a full list of the teams that…
NewsFeed Belgium fans celebrate a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time after the Red Devils fought back from two goals down. Supporters describe the match as an emotional rollercoaster from despair to elation. Published On 2 Jul 20262 Jul 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on…
Cape Verde and Congo DR have been praised by Diego Forlan and Hristo Stoichkov after becoming two of the standout African stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both nations defied expectations to reach the round of 32 in the first 48-team edition of the tournament, giving Africa two powerful examples of what the expanded…
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A proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON from 24 to 28 teams has been rejected, the Guardian UK has learned. The plan had been put forward by the Confederation of African Football’s president, Patrice Motsepe, in February at a press conference in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Had it been approved, the expansion would have…
