Seven African nations have qualified for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first expanded 48-team edition, with Morocco, South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Cabo Verde, Senegal, and Ghana advancing.
Cape Verde reached the World Cup knockout stage unbeaten, becoming the first debutants in 24 years and first team since 1998 to advance after drawing all group matches.
A father used a tactile football board to help his visually impaired son follow Portugal vs. Uzbekistan and celebrate Ronaldo's goal in a touching video.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage begins with confirmed Round of 32 matches, including Cape Verde vs Argentina and South Africa vs Canada.
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Davidhall International College and Ado Grammar School won the Western Conference of the 26th MILO Basketball Championship, securing final spots for the national finals on July 2.
Tobi Amusan, Favour Ashe, and Ese Brume headline Nigeria's 29-athlete squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with athletics dominating the team.
Japan and Sweden drew 1-1, while the Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing Round of 32 spots for Japan, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
Katsina, Ekiti and Taraba make first appearances at the 26th Nestlé MILO Secondary School Basketball Championship finals in Lagos, showcasing grassroots growth.
Senegal became the first African nation to score five goals in a single FIFA World Cup match, thrashing Iraq 5-0 in their final Group I game on June 26, 2026.
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Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declared Friday a public holiday after the national team's 2-1 comeback win over Germany secured a spot in the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in 20 years.
Six players of Nigerian descent were selected in the 2026 NBA Draft, highlighting Nigeria's growing influence in global basketball. The picks include Ebuka Okorie, Zuby Ejiofor, and others.
Ghana, Argentina, Mexico, and Spain have completed the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup without conceding a single goal, setting a unique defensive record.
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a national holiday after La Tri's 2-1 victory over Germany secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
Didier Drogba celebrated as Ivory Coast reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, defeating Curaçao 2-0 to finish second in Group E.
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CAF has congratulated Morocco and South Africa for becoming the first African teams to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after their group-stage victories.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke abruptly ended a BBC interview after a 3-0 World Cup loss to Brazil, leaving their knockout hopes uncertain as they await other group results.
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams aimed a dig at doubters after Bafana Bafana beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 32 for the first time.
Qatar's Assim Madibo has been banned for five matches after breaking Canadian player Ismael Kona's leg during a World Cup match, FIFA announced.
South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after a 1-0 win over South Korea. FIFA congratulated Bafana Bafana on social media. They face Canada in the Round of 32 on June 28.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina's Kerim Alajbegovic, aged 18 years and 276 days, became the youngest player to score from outside the box at a World Cup since 1966, surpassing Kylian Mbappe.
Six players, including South Africa's Teboho Mokoena and Themba Zwane, are suspended for decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches due to yellow card accumulation or red cards.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice against Iraq to match Ronaldo Nazario's 15 World Cup goals, doing so in 16 matches to Ronaldo's 18, as France secured a 3-0 win and advanced to the last 32.
US striker Folarin Balogun says he can compete with Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot, drawing inspiration from their inevitability in front of goal.
Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup scoring record with two goals against Austria, reaching 18 goals. He humbly focused on team joy.
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The 2026 Zen Archery Lagos International Open attracted athletes from five countries, demonstrating Nigeria's capacity to host world-class archery competitions, says founder Emmanuel Oyeleke.
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to become the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record of 16.
William Troost-Ekong sends a message of support to South Africa's Bafana Bafana ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match against South Korea.
Lionel Messi equals Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals; Kylian Mbappe hails Messi as 'best in the world' as both chase history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Opta's supercomputer predicts England will beat Ghana 78.8% in their 2026 World Cup group match, with Ghana having only a 7.9% chance of victory.
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Finidi George says African teams are performing well at the 2026 World Cup despite Tunisia's early exit. Morocco, Cape Verde, Ghana, DR Congo show promise.
