#WorldCup2026

Africa has produced some of the FIFA World Cup’s most unforgettable goalscorers. Here are the eight players who have scored the most goals for African nations, led by Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan with a record six strikes.

Caleb Yirenkyi became Ghana’s latest World Cup hero after scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Panama. The 1-0 victory gives the Black Stars a dream start to their 2026 World Cup journey and sets up a blockbuster clash with England.

Folarin Balogun delivered a dream World Cup performance, scoring twice as the United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles. The Nigerian-born striker led a ruthless American attack and gave fans plenty to talk about as the hosts kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in style.

The World Cup isn’t just about football. It’s about the characters who make every match unforgettable. From the friend who supports one player instead of a country to the serial hate watcher celebrating another team’s defeat, here are five fan personalities you’ll definitely encounter during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fair warning: you might recognise yourself.

Football’s biggest party has officially begun. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off today in the Americas, and if you have not been paying attention to the build-up, this is your complete catch-up on what makes this edition genuinely historic, who Africa is sending, and what the full schedule looks like from group stage to final.

The Ghetto Kids, a dance group from Uganda, are heading to one of the most-watched sporting stages on the planet: the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. And this time, they are not just spectators of global culture. They are part of it.