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One interesting fact each about that African countries at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 10 African teams, including Cape Verde's debut. Discover unique facts about each ...

African World Cup referee denied entry into the US by border control

World Cup 2026: African referee denied entry into the United States by border control - US Customs and Border Protection ...

Mexico and South Africa face off again to open World Cup after 16 years of challenges

Mexico and South Africa are facing off to kick off a World Cup for the second time in 16 years. Both teams have faced ...
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World Cup 2026: Can sub-Saharan Africa outdo noisy neighbours from north?

After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?

‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory

Morocco’s semi-final appearance at Qatar 2022 has raised the possibility of an African team reaching the final, but who are best poised to do so?

South Africa squad departs for World Cup without assistant coach after US visa delay

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's World Cup squad departed for the tournament a day late on Monday and left its assistant ...

South Africa postpones travel to Mexico for World Cup due to visa issues

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s national men’s soccer team has postponed its travel to Mexico because of visa issues, just 11 days ahead of the World Cup. Bafana Bafana were supposed ...

Visa fiasco leaves South Africa looking 'like fools' before World Cup

All South African World Cup players have received their visas after a day-long debacle grounded the team in Johannesburg.

Africa at the World Cup: 10 teams, local coaches and tactical depth usher in a new era

The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage ...