Record-breaking African representation at the 2026 World Cup is turning into a historic statement, with more teams reaching the knockout stage and proving the continent’s rise is only getting stronger.

There are still a few African teams standing up for the continent in the World Cup. With the recent defeat of Algeria against Switzerland in the Round of 32 , only four African teams remain . Cape Verdeis one of these resilient squads still fighting hard to represent the continent on the global stage.

Co-hosts Canada take on South Africa today in the first round-of-32 match in the 96-year history of the World Cup. Defeat to Switzerland in their final group game saw Canada qualify as runners-up of Group B,

African teams have delivered big time at the 2026 World Cup, but can they take it a step further by making noise in the knockout rounds?

ATLANTA (AP) — Africa had a historic 10 nations qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After Congo's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan and Algeria's stunning 3-3 draw against Austria on Saturday night, nine are headed to the knockout stage.

A late second-half goal from Stephen Eustáquio allowed Canada to inch past South Africa in the opening game of the World Cup’s Round of 32, sending Les Rouges through to the next round.

The Canada and South Africa national soccer teams played for a spot in the World Cup round of 16. See who's advancing and who is going home.

Ghana meets Colombia aiming to advance and honor those affected by flooding back home.