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World Cup 2026: Can sub-Saharan Africa outdo noisy neighbours from north?

After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?

African World Cup referee denied entry into the US by border control

World Cup 2026: African referee denied entry into the United States by border control - US Customs and Border Protection confirmed that a Somali national who was planning to referee in the World Cup h
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FIFA World Cup - South Africa's emphatic return to the global stage after a 16-year wait

After a 16-year absence from the FIFA World Cup, Bafana Bafana are gearing up to make an exciting return to the FIFA World Cup, following their last appearance at the global showpiece as hosts in 2010.

South Africa squad departs for World Cup without assistant coach after US visa delay

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's World Cup squad departed for the tournament a day late on Monday and left its assistant coach behind after problems securing travel visas for the United States. South Africa plays co-host Mexico in the opening game of the World Cup on June 11 in Mexico City.

Africa at the World Cup: 10 teams, local coaches and tactical depth usher in a new era

The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 has significantly benefited the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
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Safeguarding World Heritage in Africa

Africa is home to an extraordinary wealth of natural and cultural heritage, encompassing stunning historical sites and places, vibrant traditions, iconic landscapes, and globally significant sites that shape its identity and inspire the world. Yet, the ...