Seven spots at the 2026 Fifa World Cup remain up for grabs as the group stage of African qualifying reaches its climax.

Today at 04:07cheetahs of BeninThe October international break kicks off this Monday as national teams gather for their camps. In Africa, the final two matchdays of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers are

France U20 squares off against South Africa U20 in a Matchday 1 showdown of the 2025 U20 World Cup group stage. Here’s everything you need to know, including kickoff times and how to catch the action live on TV and streaming platforms.

Africa's top soccer official says street protests against Morocco’s government provoked in part by spending on stadiums will not change plans for the Africa Cup of Nations

Amajita advance to the Round of 16 after hard fought 2-1 win, with Kekana, Vilakazi and Smythe Lowe starringSouth Africa Stun USA to Reach U20 World Cup Knockouts for First Time in 16 YearsSouth

The demonstrations have been fueled by growing anger over heavy spending on preparations for FIFA’s 2030 men’s World Cup.

Sub-Saharan African economies are expected to grow by a faster 3.8% this year on the back of stable prices that have spurred easing by policymakers, the World Bank said on Tuesday, and the momentum will increase in the next two years.

African cyclists have been gearing up for the road world championships in Rwanda, the first time it has been held on their continent

For more than 20 years, the Silverpit Crater deep under the North Sea has been the center of a heated scientific controversy. Some geologists were adamant that an asteroid produced the nearly-perfect circle hole, whereas others thought it was a result of more sluggish forces like migrating salt deposits or volcanic collapse.

South Africa’s U20 side (Amajita) secured spot in the 2025 FIFA U20 World cup knockout stage after edging the United States 2 - 1 in their final Group E clash at Estadio El Teniente Chile on Sunday. The Americans started strongly and took the lead when Noah Cobb turned in Matthew Corcoran free kick.