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

Africa’s World Cup surge fades as Ghana falls to Colombia, leaving Morocco and Egypt still standing

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Africa set a record by sending nine of its teams to the knockout rounds of the World Cup. Seven of them were KO'd in the first round. Ghana was the last African team to play in the Round of 32 on Friday night,

Canada beats South Africa, advances to World Cup round of 16 for first time

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup as Canada and South Africa compete in the tournament’s first knockout match.

Nine African nations secure historic World Cup knockout spots to prove growing quality and potential

African teams have delivered big time at the 2026 World Cup, but can they take it a step further by making noise in the knockout rounds?

How Eustaquio sent Canada into 2026 World Cup last 16 with win over South Africa

Co-hosts Canada take on South Africa today in the first round-of-32 match in the 96-year history of the World Cup. Defeat to Switzerland in their final group game saw Canada qualify as runners-up of Group B,

African teams shine in expanded World Cup field, nine of 10 in knockout rounds

DR Congo gave England a scare in a Round-of-32 game Wednesday, leading for 75 minutes before Harry Kane's heroics secured a win.

Belgium coach Garcia says he was not criticizing African teams with World Cup comments

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia says he was not criticizing African soccer when describing “those teams” who lose their tactical shape following his side's improbable comeback victory over Senegal at the World Cup.

African teams are dropping out of World Cup. Can underdog Ghana win in KC Friday?

Ghana meets Colombia aiming to advance and honor those affected by flooding back home.