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The Netherlands secured first place in Group F at the 2026 World Cup with a 3-1 win over Tunisia, while Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 to both advance. Tunisia's campaign ended with no points and only one goal scored.
Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup's last 32 with a 2-1 comeback win over Germany, while Ivory Coast's victory over Curacao clinched second place in Group E. Curacao earned their first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against Ecuador, thanks to 15 saves by goalkeeper Eloy Room.
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded, with the knockout rounds set to begin. The tournament has already set new records for total goals and attendance, and all Round of 32 pairings have been finalized.
Brazil and Morocco secured their places in the World Cup knockout rounds, with Brazil topping Group C and Morocco impressing in a 4-2 win over Haiti. The Round of 32 saw seven UEFA teams and four South American nations advance, including Paraguay's historic penalty shootout win over Germany. Other highlights include Ivory Coast's first-ever knockout appearance, Scotland's first World Cup victory in 28 years, and Australia's 2-0 win over Turkiye.
Nadiem Amiri reflects on his journey from Hoffenheim's youth teams to the World Cup with Germany, crediting coach Julian Nagelsmann and a career-turning move to Mainz. After setting up the equalizer against Cote d'Ivoire, Amiri shares his pride and belief in his abilities.
Cape Verde advanced to the World Cup knockout stages on their debut appearance after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, finishing as runners-up in Group H. They will face defending champions Argentina on 3 July in Miami.
Deniz Undav scored twice off the bench, including an injury-time winner, as Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014.
Tunisia became the first African team to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 4-0 defeat to Japan, following a 5-1 loss to Sweden. Coach Hervé Renard, brought in just before the match, announced his departure. Japan's win, with two goals from Ayase Ueda, put them level with the Netherlands on points.
Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup, earning his team their first-ever point at the tournament. The performance set a record for most saves in a regulation-time World Cup match, according to statistics platform Opta Joe.
Germany secured a place in the World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in Toronto, with Undav scoring the equalizer and a stoppage-time winner after Franck Kessie's opener.
Zimbabwe's National Assembly has passed a constitutional amendment that extends presidential terms from five to seven years, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. The bill, which also replaces direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote, now moves to the Senate. Critics argue it weakens democratic accountability, while supporters say it addresses governance challenges.
Annalena Baerbock highlights the diversity of the German national team as a symbol of a new generation, with eight of 26 players having African roots. The team's composition is seen as significant amid political shifts in Germany.
Canada secured their first-ever men's World Cup victory with a 6-0 thrashing of Qatar in Vancouver, but the win was overshadowed by a serious leg injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné and late-game brawls. Jonathan David scored a hat-trick as Qatar finished with nine men after two red cards.
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been granted authorization to enter Canada for the World Cup match against Germany, hours after the national federation said he could not travel due to visa issues. The reversal comes amid an ongoing French investigation into alleged match-fixing related to a yellow card Wahi received in a Ligue 1 game.
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, which together account for about 60% of global cocoa output, have agreed to co-ordinate producer pricing and marketing policies in response to the current slump in world cocoa prices. The accord, signed by Presidents Mahama and Ouattara in Abidjan, builds on the 2018 Abidjan Declaration and aims to stabilise farmer incomes, boost local processing and widen the alliance to other West African producers.
Ghana opened their FIFA World Cup Group L campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto, Caleb Yirenkyi scoring deep into stoppage time. The win places Ghana level on points with England, who earlier beat Croatia 4-2. Reports describe a tense match with Ghana dominating possession but struggling to break down Panama's defence.
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, equalling Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old captain, playing in his record sixth World Cup, also marked his 200th international appearance. Algeria has lodged a complaint with FIFA over an unpunished tackle by Messi.
Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, born Josimar Dias, delivered a standout performance in a 0-0 draw against Spain at the 2026 World Cup, earning him international acclaim and millions of new social media followers. At 40, his journey from obscure club football to global recognition is intertwined with a unique naming story linked to the 1986 World Cup. Meanwhile, the match and his emotional post-game comments have highlighted ongoing visa issues affecting African teams and fans in the United States.
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their World Cup opener and appointed French coach Hervé Renard for the remainder of the tournament. The move comes as Tunisia face an uphill battle to reach the knockout stage for the first time in their seventh appearance.
Substitute Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win, their first at a World Cup since 2014, ended Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten streak and marked Africa's first victory at the tournament.