[UPDATED] List of qualified African teams for 2026 FIFA World Cup as competition enters final stages

Out of the nine African groups, five teams have now qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals in North America: Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco and Tunisia. The qualifying journey for next year's World Cup — a two-year process narrowing 206...

Preview: South Sudan vs Togo - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between South Sudan and Togo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Two sides who are no longer in contention for qualification to the 2026 World Cup will clash on...

Aubameyang gets four goals and red card

Agence France-Presse . Johannesburg 11 October, 2025, 23:17 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while minnows Benin built a two-point...

Road to 2026: Gabon gets four goals and red card, Benin, Nigeria snatch key win

Plenty of action in the African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, with Gabon's star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who scored four goals against Gambia. Group C leaders Benin won 1-0 in Rwanda to go two points clear of South Africa, who could only...

DR Congo vs Sudan Prediction and Betting Tips | 12th October 2025

DR Congo make one final push to secure a direct place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in their final qualifying fixture against Sudan on Sunday. With 19 points from nine games, the Leopards are currently second in Group B. Leaders Senegal are only two...

Kuwait coach targets improvement after Uzbekistan loss

Bader Tareq is helped off the pitch. DUBAI, Oct 11: Kuwait kicked off its training sessions in Dubai, UAE, in preparation for its upcoming friendly against Morocco’s local team on Tuesday. The Al-Azraq delegation arrived in the UAE the day before,...

2026 World Cup: Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal battle for five spots, four qualifiers confirmed

Four of the nine slots available to Africa for the 2026 World Cup have been taken. Ahead of the final round of qualifying fixtures, four North African nations are already confirmed to play in next year’s tournament. They are Egypt, Morocco,...

Africa World Cup permutations: Nigeria, Benin, South Africa and the Group C conundrum

We've reached the final gameweek of Africa's 2026 World Cup qualifying group-stage campaign, and while four group winners have already been decided heading into gameweek yen, there's still much at stake as we arrive at the conclusion of a gripping...

UNHCR Sounds Alarm on Escalating Displacement Crisis in Africa’s Sahel Region

Geneva, October 11, 2025 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) issued an urgent call for international support on Friday to address the worsening displacement crisis in Africa’s Sahel region, where approximately 4 million...

BP gas project blamed for declining catches in Senegal

Fishermen and others linked to the industry in Senegal have told the BBC that a platform operated by British multinational oil and gas giant BP has caused difficult times for the sector. The liquefied natural gas platform sits on the maritime...

Iliman Ndiaye provides more of what David Moyes wants as Everton defender survives scare

An international round-up of how Everton players got on turning out for their countries Iliman Ndiaye in action against South Sudan(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images) Iliman Ndiaye displayed a trait that Everton manager David Moyes wants to see more...

Highlights and goal: Canada 0-1 Australia in International Friendly

Second half begins The final 45 minutes of this match begin with neither team having the advantage. Although both sides have attempted to attack, there has been no consistent threat to bring them closer to opening the scoring. Minute 45'...

Super Eagles defeat Lesotho to retain hope of World Cup qualification

Ivory Coast and Senegal moved closer to qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup after resounding victories in the latest round of African qualifiers on Friday. Ivory Coast beat Seychelles 7-0 to remain top of Group F ahead of Gabon, who defeated...

Goals and Highlights: South Sudan 0-5 Senegal in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Thank you very much Thank you very much for joining us for our live coverage of the South Sudan vs. Senegal match, corresponding to matchday 9 of Group B of the African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. We wish you a pleasant evening and...

Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card, Benin snatch key win

Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while minnows Benin built a two-point lead in the 'group of death'. Aubameyang kept Gabon in contention for a first appearance...

Aubameyang gets four goals and a red card, Benin snatch key win

The 36-year-old Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang kept alive Gabon’s hopes in a remarkable individual performance with two goals in each half before a needless red card late in the game against Gambia. Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four...

Ivory Coast, Senegal edge closer to World Cup

An avalanche of goals for the Ivory Coast and Senegal on Friday put both on the brink of World Cup qualification, which they can secure with home success in their last group matches next week to advance to next year's finals in North America....

Highlights and goal Rwanda 0-1 Benin in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

END OF BROADCAST Thank you very much for joining us in the live coverage of this match between Rwanda and Benin for Matchday 9 of Group C in the African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Stay tuned to Vavel.com for more sports updates. See you...

It’s very difficult to get a Bible in some countries

It’s very difficult to get a Bible in some countries (SRN NEWS)- Open Doors International says the toughest place on earth to get a copy of the scriptures is Somalia. Second on the list is Afghanistan, followed by Yemen, North Korea and...

Election Integrity Update!

Tom Fitton's Judicial Watch Weekly Update | October 10, 2025 Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Historic Illinois Election Integrity Case Judicial Watch Sues ODNI for Records on Voting Machine Vulnerabilities Judicial Watch Sues DC for Records...