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As European football bodies oppose FIFA's plan to sell stakes in competitions, Africa's confederation remains silent, with many associations tempted by potential funds. Critics warn of commercialization risks, while supporters highlight financial benefits for the continent.
Africa sent its largest-ever contingent to the 2026 World Cup. While five teams exited after conceding late goals, debutants Cape Verde and others made history. Only Morocco reached the quarter-finals, but the continent showed progress ahead of the 2030 tournament in Africa.
At the 2026 World Cup, nine of ten African teams advanced from the group stage, a stark contrast to Asia's two of nine. The turnaround follows Morocco's 2022 semi-final run and sustained investment in youth development, while Asia struggles to replicate such progress.
A record nine African nations have qualified for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, including South Africa, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, Egypt, DR Congo, and Algeria. Tunisia is the only African team that failed to advance.
DR Congo face England in the World Cup round of 32, their first knockout appearance since 1974. Under coach Sebastien Desabre, they have transformed into a defensively solid, counter-attacking side, led by captain Chancel Mbemba and striker Yoane Wissa.
Michel Kuka Mboladinga, known as Lumumba Vea or the 'living statue', is a DR Congo superfan famous for imitating a statue during matches. He missed the opening World Cup game due to Ebola quarantine but is now in Mexico for the Colombia match.
BBC Sport Africa has selected 10 of the continent's most memorable World Cup kits, from Zaire's bold 1974 shirt to Nigeria's iconic 1994 away jersey. Readers are invited to vote for their all-time favourite.
Tunisia appoints Herve Renard as head coach after a 5-1 defeat to Sweden, hoping his experience can salvage their 2026 World Cup qualification. Renard, who led Zambia and Ivory Coast to Afcon titles, faces Japan on Sunday with little margin for error.
Kylian Mbappé lightheartedly admitted uncertainty over which team is the reigning African champion before France's match against Senegal, saying 'Let's say the African champions.'
Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022. The achievement raises the question of how close an African side is to winning the tournament.
