African Countries Are Making World Cup History. Is A Winner Closer Than Ever?

Record-breaking African representation at the 2026 World Cup is turning into a historic statement, with more teams reaching ...

Best African Performances in World Cup History

From Roger Milla's iconic Cameroon side of 1990 to Morocco's ground-breaking 2022 campaign, here is a history of the African ...

World Cup history: A timeline of Africa’s greatest moments on the field

The history of African performances at the men’s football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful ...
The Source

Africa’s Historic World Cup Run Rolls On Despite South Africa’s Knockout Round Exit

African football has already made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and that milestone remains intact even after South ...
WGBH

African teams are making World Cup history, 60 years after boycotting

A record 10 squads from Africa in the World Cup. Nine of them in the knockout rounds — another record. An odds-defying run from Cabo Verde, the smallest country ever to advance past the group stage.
The Conversation

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 ...

World Cup history: Explaining the deepest tournament runs by African teams

Morocco are the last African team standing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but can they take the continent into new heights? The ...