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Egypt made World Cup history by defeating Australia on penalties to reach the Round of 16 for the first time ever, with Mohamed Salah and Hossam Abdelmaguid playing decisive roles in the memorable victory.

Benjamin Asare once worked as a bus conductor and took on several odd jobs to survive. Today, the Ghanaian goalkeeper is making headlines at the FIFA World Cup after an inspiring rise built on resilience and determination.

Cabo Verde have made football history by becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after an unbeaten group-stage campaign. Their reward is a blockbuster clash against Argentina.

Ivory Coast secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace earned a convincing 2-0 win over Curaçao. The Elephants finished second in Group E and will now face either France or Norway in the Round of 32.

Cabo Verde’s incredible World Cup debut continues. After holding Spain to a draw, the African island nation stunned Uruguay with a 2-2 result, scoring their first-ever World Cup goal and keeping knockout hopes alive.

Folarin Balogun’s impressive World Cup campaign continues to gather momentum. The Nigerian-born forward picked up his second straight Man of the Match award after inspiring the United States to a 2-0 victory over Australia and a place in the knockout rounds.

Seven saves, a clean sheet against Spain, and tears at the final whistle. Cabo Verde’s Vozinha has become one of the stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s the inspiring journey of the veteran goalkeeper.

Cape Verde produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, holding European champions Spain to a historic 0-0 draw in their first-ever tournament match, with veteran goalkeeper Vozinha starring for the Blue Sharks.

Amad Diallo emerged as Ivory Coast’s hero with a dramatic 90th-minute winner against Ecuador, handing the Elephants a 1-0 victory and Africa’s first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The result ended a 12-year wait for a World Cup triumph and boosted the African champions’ hopes of reaching the knockout stage.

African football has produced some of the most unforgettable moments in World Cup history. As the world gears up for the 2026 tournament, we revisit five iconic moments that showcased Africa’s talent, resilience, and ability to captivate the global football stage.