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?

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.

Lionel Messi and Argentina survive World Cup scare as Cape Verde force extra time

Cape Verde twice came from behind to force extra time against Argentina in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 32 tie, with Lionel Messi and Co. eventually progressing to the next round

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.
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First Afcon, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell'

Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heartbreaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.

Who is in round of 16? Updated World Cup bracket, standings and results

The World Cup round of 32 is underway, which means teams are beginning to qualify for the round of 16. Canada is through. See who else will join them.