The South African president of the Confederation of African Football has set a massive challenge for South Africa, demanding they aim for the latter stages of the next FIFA World Cup. Following a historic performance at the 2026 tournament, the 64-year-old football chief believes Bafana are ready to compete with the global elite.
The 2026 World Cup is over, and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. With the expanded 48-nation tournament coming to a close, following a month of thrilling action in North America, which star has taken home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL lists the tournament's most prolific performers.
Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It was the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, before succumbing to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a classic.
Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football after Algeria's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. The former Manchester City winger brings the curtain down on a distinguished 12-year international career that included AFCON glory and 119 caps.
The CAF president has declared his unwavering belief that an African nation will eventually be crowned world champions. Speaking amid a record-breaking 2026 World Cup for the continent, the South African administrator insists that immortality on the global stage is within reach.
Comprehensive match preview of Switzerland vs Algeria at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this round of 32 clash at BC Place in Vancouver.
Former South Africa coach Philippe Troussier has made a bold claim regarding the potential of African football, suggesting that the continent is finally ready to reach the summit of the global game. As the ongoing global showpiece reaches its business end, the Frenchman believes the gap between Africa and the traditional powerhouses has narrowed significantly.
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