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.

African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures

African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures after matchday six.

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.

Partey, Kudus crush Madagascar

Thomas Partey and fellow Premier League midfielder Mohammed Kudus struck as Ghana outplayed Madagascar in a top-of-the-table African 2026 World Cup qualifying group match.

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.

Chris Wood leaves NZ squad with injury

New Zealand qualified for the World Cup with a win over New Caledonia, but lost in-form Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury.

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.

Maignan sends France to Nations League semi’s

Goalkeeper Mike Maignan saved twice in the shoot-out as France beat Croatia on penalties, sealing a place in the last four.

Germany survive Italy scare

Germany denied a spirited second-half fightback from Italy, letting a three-goal lead slip, before reaching the Nations League semi-finals.