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.

Club World Cup winner to earn up to R2.3 billion prize money

The winner of this year’s expanded Club World Cup in the United States will receive up to R2.3 billion in prize money, FIFA announced on Wednesday.

Bafana Bafana on brink of World Cup return

Bafana Bafana’s win over Benin has primed South Africa to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 2010, writes DYLAN JOHNSON.

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.

Adams, Foster strike against Benin

Lyle Foster and Jayden Adams struck in the second half to lead Bafana Bafana to a 2-0 win against Benin in Abidjan.

Trent agrees to join Real Madrid

Liverpool fullback and vice captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed to join Spanish giants and UEFA Champions League holders Real Madrid.

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.

Juventus roll the dice after costly Motta flop

Juventus have decided to gamble on their short-term future after dumping Thiago Motta in the hope of securing a spot in next season’s Champions League.