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Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

We are now just hours away from the start of the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams having made their way to North America with dreams of glory driving them. All of the pre-qualifying favourites made it safely through, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.

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Mane, Salah & AFCON's biggest winners and losers

There are only three certainties in life: death, taxes and a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations. However, even by the tournament's extraordinary standards, the final of the 2025 edition was like nothing we've ever seen before - albeit not in a good way. In the 93rd minute of a tense but largely uneventful encounter in Rabat, Senegal had a goal from Ismaila Sarr very harshly disallowed for a perceived foul by Abdoulaye Seck on Achraf Hakimi beforehand. Just moments later, Morocco were awarded a penalty after an invention by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), who had spotted a minor tug on Brahim Diaz's shirt by El Hadji Malick Diouf.

Gabon government suspends team, axes Aubameyang and manager

In an incredible turn of events, Gabon's government has announced that it has suspended the national team after their horrendous African Cup of Nations campaign, and have also sacked their manager, whilst removing ex-Arsenal and Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from the squad altogether.

Andre Poko, Wilfried Zaha and Christopher Operi, Gabon vs Ivory Coast

AAFCON Wrap: Former Man United winger spoils Ivory Coast's date with SA, Cameroon beat ex-Chiefs star's team

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stages ended on a high note with heavyweights taking the centre stage in the North African country of Morocco. In the four games that were played, 14 goals were scored, with the defending champions, The Elephants, scoring the most as they finished top in their pool.

Cameroon vs Gabon: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Cameroon and Gabon, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Osimhen brace powers Nigeria to crash Gabon and keep World Cup hopes alive

After a valiant fight by the Panthers in regulation time, the Super Eagles ultimately emerged victorious from this 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-offs semi-final battle in neutral Morocco on Thursday. Eric Chelle's men needed extra time to win 4-1 at Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium with the Galatasaray forward grabbing a double. They remain in contention to go to the global competition but still have other hurdles to plain.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
13	RKAV Volendam	34	13	3	18	50	62	-12	42	L W L L D
14	GVVV Veenendaal	34	12	6	16	52	67	-15	42	L D L W L
15	Koninklijke HFC	34	12	3	19	33	49	-16	39	W L L L L
16	IJsselmeervogels	34	9	4	21	46	65	-19	31	L D W L D
17	Excelsior Maassluis	34	8	7	19	39	58	-19	31	W L L L D

Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

Mane, Salah & AFCON's biggest winners and losers

Gabon government suspends team, axes Aubameyang and manager

AAFCON Wrap: Former Man United winger spoils Ivory Coast's date with SA, Cameroon beat ex-Chiefs star's team

Cameroon vs Gabon: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

Osimhen brace powers Nigeria to crash Gabon and keep World Cup hopes alive

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