Are we close to an African nation winning the World Cup for the first time?

An African side has never reached the World Cup final, but the continent has more representatives than ever at this expanded tournament
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Africa can look back on World Cup with satisfaction despite no top-four finish

African interest at the World Cup ended with Morocco on Thursday, but the continent will be pleased with its results at the 2026 finals, even if it will have no teams in the final four.The continent had nine of its 10 sides get past the group stage,

Has Morocco ever won a World Cup? Atlas Lions' history explained

The Atlas Lions keep rewriting African soccer history. A look at how close Morocco has come to the trophy and why 2026 might be different.

South Africa Coach Hugo Broos Confirms Retirement After Horrific FIFA World Cup Exit

South Africa coach Hugo Broos confirmed that he will step away from full-time coaching, saying the decision is irreversible after the country reached the World Cup knockout stages for the first time.

France vs Morocco: World Cup quarterfinal – prediction, start time, lineups

Title favourites France face African champions Morocco, as football’s 2026 World Cup enters the last-eight phase.

Pain and pride: Egypt exit World Cup in fury, but Africa's most successful side are here to stay

Tonight, for the Pharaohs, there will be pain. Tomorrow there will be pride.
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FIFA World Cup: African giants stunned by Argentina fightback

Argentina came from two goals down to beat African giants Egypt 3-2 and reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. Lionel Messi inspired the dramatic late comeback after missing a penalty.