The scoreline looks comprehensive – a 29-point victory for New Zealand and an 18th consecutive World Cup victory – but the Black Ferns required a ruthless 14 minutes after half-time against South Africa to avoid what would have been the upset of the sporting year so far.

African media quizzed FIFA president Gianni Infantino if people from the continent will be safe and welcome in the U.S. at the 2026 World Cup.

Morocco become the first African side to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Mohamed Salah's Egypt are on the brink of joining them.

The second half of the 8th round of African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup takes place this Monday, September 8, 2025.This stage promises to be decisive for Egypt and Tunisia, who are now on the brink of securing their tickets to the World Cup in North America.

There are three gameweeks still to play in the group stage of the Africa World Cup qualifying campaign, and expect the continent's representatives for Canada-Mexico-USA next June to shape up over the rest of the international break.

The Moroccans were the first African country to reach a World Cup semifinal in Qatar in 2022 and have remained the top-ranked African side since. At the 2022 tournament, they beat Spain and Portugal during the knockout rounds to reach the final four before losing to France. They also dropped the consolation match against the Netherlands.

The African Union says the Mercator projection distorts Africa’s size and identity—and it’s pushing a new map to set the record straight.

Morocco became the first African country to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a comprehensive 5-0 win over Niger on Friday.

Syli National stalls the Fennecs in Casablanca, while the Cranes stay in contention in Group G2026 Africa World Cup qualifiers / Guinea 0-0 Algeria / Photo : @Joueurs_GNGuinea secured a goalless draw