African Countries Are Making World Cup History. Is A Winner Closer Than Ever?

Record-breaking African representation at the 2026 World Cup is turning into a historic statement, with more teams reaching ...

Are we close to an African nation winning the World Cup for the first time?

An African side has never reached the World Cup final, but the continent has more representatives than ever at this expanded tournament ...

2026 World Cup has 10 African teams — Congo coach says there should be more

ATLANTA ― Africa had 10 teams qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Congo coach Sébastien Desabre says there should actually be ...

Why All Eyes Are On Africa at the World Cup

"African players are the pride of their nations, often carrying the weight of proving what the continent is capable of,” ...
Opinion

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 of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 has significantly benefited the ...
Forbes

South Africa’s Cricket Nightmares Resurface After T20 World Cup Heartbreak

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tristan Lavalette is an Australia-based reporter who covers cricket. Three decades worth of nightmares for South Africa seemed ...

Who is in World Cup Round of 32? Teams, odds, bracket for 2026 FIFA knockout tournament

On Sunday, the Round of 32 will finally begin at this year's World Cup. While many teams that were expected to make the ...

Who’s playing in the World Cup today? TV schedule for June 27

Here’s who is playing in the 2026 men’s World Cup for Saturday, June 27, with simultaneous kickoffs on the final day of the group stage. Group L: Croatia vs. Ghana, 5 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. PT, Philadelphia ...