2026 WORLD CUP - FIFA - National-Teams - Preview

Ten African national football teams have qualified

5 Apr 2026
2026 World Cup - FIFA - Groups-Stage - Matches - timetable

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5 Apr 2026
Rising Stars - Brazil - João Mendes - Ronaldinho's son

His father won the 2002 World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d'Or 

4 Apr 2026
Stars in Europe - Keyplayer - Senegal - Nicolas Jacksión

The second-highest African goal scorer in the 2023-24 season, only behind Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.

17 Feb 2026
Stars in Europe - Keyplayer - Cameroon - Bryan Mbeumo

He is particularly effective at carrying the ball into dangerous areas

16 Feb 2026
Stars in Europe - Keyplayer - Congo DR - Chancel Mbemba

He won the Belgian Pro League in his debut season of 2013-14.

15 Feb 2026
Stars in Europe - Keyplayer - Burkina Faso - Bertrand Traoré

 He made his debut for the senior national team at the age of 15

11 Feb 2026
Stars in Europe - Keyplayer - Nigeria - Victor Osimhen

He is known for his physical presence, athleticism, strength, directness

9 Feb 2026

African Champions League 2017
2016 Champions: Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
2015 Champions: TP Mazembe (Congo DR)
2014 Champions: Entente Setif (Algeria)

Semi-Finals 
2nd leg

59 21 Oct 2017 - 6 p.m.
Wydad Casablanca 3 : 1 USM Alger
60 22 Oct 2017 - 6 p.m.
Al Ahly SC 2 : 6 Etoile du Sahel