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Kylian Mbappé (C) of France celebrates his score during the group I match between France and Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mbappé scored the lone goal as France beat Paraguay 1-0. (Xinhua photo)

Mbappé penalty sends France past Paraguay into World Cup quarter-finals

Sunday, July 05, 2026
Youssef En-Nesyri of Morocco celebrates scoring during the Quarterfinal between Morocco and Portugal of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Morocco beat the 2026 co-hosts Canada to qualify for the quarter finals (Xinhua)

Ounahi double sends Morocco into World Cup last eight

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Mohamed Salah (R) of Egypt celebrates scoring with his teammate Emam Ashour during a group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Egypt beat Australia on penalties to qualify for last 16. (Xinhua)

World Cup: Egypt beat Australia on penalties to book last-16 place

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Cape Verde players have shown remarkable defensive organisation. Internet

Expanded World Cup has opened the door–now Africa must walk through it

Friday, July 03, 2026
The Black Stars advanced from Group L after defeating Panama 1-0, holding England to a goalless draw and narrowly losing 2-1 to Croatia. Courtesy

Africa’s World Cup hopes continue as four more nations eye last 16 berth

Friday, July 03, 2026
Gor Mahia players celebrate their goal against Mara Sugar on January 18, 2026. Photo by Gor Mahia
Football

Blues line up Gor Mahia friendly on Rayon Day

Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Dutch players react after they were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Net Photo)

Giants tumbling at the World Cup: The old order is beginning to crumble

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Paraguay's Julio Enciso celebrates scoring their first goal with Gustavo Gomez. (Net photo)

Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to dump four-time champions out of World Cup

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Cape Verde have been making headlines for breaking or setting new records at the FIFA World Cup. Courtesy

Five records Cape Verde have broken at FIFA World Cup 2026

Monday, June 29, 2026
Z listens intently as the trial judges find him guilty of genocide and extermination, ICTR, 18 December 2008. courtesy of UNICTR
Crime

Protais Zigiranyirazo: The rise and fall of ‘Monsieur Z’ - a cautionary tale of greed and power

Friday, June 26, 2026
Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe (19) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Curacao and Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Ecuador and Ivory Coast seal historic places in World Cup knockout stage

Friday, June 26, 2026
Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates his goal during second half World Cup Group G soccer action against New Zealand, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Darryl Dyck /The Canadian Press via AP)

Africa eyes record tickets to knockout stage

Thursday, June 25, 2026