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05.07.2026 18:41 Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's second-smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.

05.07.2026 14:33 According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.

05.07.2026 10:21 Cape Verde fans say they are 'proud' of their team despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina that ended their World Cup hopes.

05.07.2026 06:11 South Africa reassert their dominance over England with a commanding victory at Ellis Park in the opening round of games in the new Nations Championship.

05.07.2026 02:31 After lighting up the 2022 World Cup Morocco are once again shining on the global stage - but this time they have teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi in their ranks.

04.07.2026 21:21 Six fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their team.

04.07.2026 17:12 Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announces his retirement from international football after the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32.

04.07.2026 13:01 Nelson Mandela's granddaughter says he would have supported "proper immigration management and secured borders".

04.07.2026 08:22 The prospect of facing World Cup record goalscorer Lionel Messi in a knockout game would strike fear into most defenders, but not Roberto Lopes, according to the Cape Verde defender's mother.

04.07.2026 04:11 South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.

04.07.2026 00:23 Biniam Girmay, who is now backed by a World Cup winner, is aiming to reclaim the green jersey two years after the Eritrean made history at the Tour de France.

03.07.2026 20:00 Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.

03.07.2026 14:50 Sources inside the Egypt camp say Mohamed Salah is winning his race to overcome a hamstring injury and play in Friday's last-32 game in Dallas.

03.07.2026 11:32 Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.

03.07.2026 07:51 Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.