Salah and Hakimi eyeing 2026 World Cup
African football icons Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi appear set to feature at the 2026 World Cup as Egypt and Morocco have built commanding leads in their qualifying groups.
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African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures
African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures after matchday six.
Watch: Dramatic run in moments | Premier League
Watch Premier League run ins that get dramatic from Sergio Aguero’s late winner against QPR to Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip against Chelsea.
Bafana take big World Cup lead, but may lose points over Mokoena
South Africa beat Benin 2-0 on Tuesday to lead an African 2026 World Cup qualifying group by five points, but the advantage could be reduced for fielding an ineligible player last week.
Yamal still maturing after rollercoaster night
Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal but also missed a penalty on another night of growth for Barcelona’s teenage star as Spain reached the Nations League semi-finals.
Aubameyang brace boosts Gabon and sinks Kenya
Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to give Gabon a crucial 2-1 win over Kenya in an African 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
Alisson returns early from Brazil duty
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker has returned early to his club Liverpool after suffering a bang to the head while on international duty, the Brazilian football federation (CBF) announced.
Watch: From Non-League to the Premier League
Watch the Premier League players who went from Non-League football to the Premier League featuring Jamie Vardy, Nick Pope and Ollie Watkins.
Watch: Bournemouth denied by the woodwork | Premier League
Bournemouth have been denied by the woodwork 19 times this season, more than any other Premier League side.
Tuchel has no interest in being a political football
Thomas Tuchel believes it will benefit England if he is allowed to concentrate on his role as manager of the national football team, rather than becoming involved in political debates.