Overview:
For the primary time in historical past, Africa had 10 representatives with DR Congo the most recent nation to qualify via an intercontinental play off.
The 2026 Fifa World Cup got here to conclusion on Sunday July 11 with Spain attaining the second star following a 1-0 win over Argentina on the MetLife stadium in New York.
Fermin Lopez winner determined the 48-nation event, the primary ever to be co-hosted by three nations; United States, Canada and Mexico.
For the primary time in historical past, Africa had 10 representatives with DR Congo the most recent nation to qualify via an intercontinental play off.
Overall, it was a optimistic event for Africa as 9 out of the ten reached the knock out levels and so many milestones achieved by the African nations.
Here is the report postcard for all of the 10-national groups that performed.
TUNISIA
Despite qualifying with out conceding a single aim, Tunisia shipped in twelve targets within the ultimate event dropping to Sweden (5-1), Japan (4-0) and Netherlands (3-1).
They needed to sack coach Sabri Lamouchi following a gap day defeat to Sweden however not even two-time African champions Herve Renard might save them after he was given a process to fireplace combat.
In the tip, they have been the one one to be eradicated on the group levels.
Knocked out: Group levels
Ratings: 1/10
CAPE VERDE
On their debut, the smallest nation ever to play on the world cup shocked many once they held present world cup champions Spain on their first recreation.
They held 1930 winners Uruguay to a 2-2 draw and later settled for a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia which enabled them to succeed in the spherical of 32.
They have been ultimately knocked out by Lionel Messi and Argentina 3-2 taking the three-time champions to further time.
They did punch above weight with their goalkeeper Vozinha leaving an enduring mark with a number of saves.
Knocked out: Last 32
Rating: 8/10
GHANA
Experienced tactician Carlos Queiroz guided the Black Stars via the event after he was appointed only a few months to the event.
The Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw, beat Panama 1-0 and misplaced to Croatia 2-1 qualifying for the spherical of 32 the place they have been crushed by Colombia.
Queiroz defensive strategy confronted criticism and Ghana weren’t good on the attention.
Knocked out: Last 32
Rating: 5/10
ALGERIA
Algeria have been eradicated by Switzerland on the spherical of 32 after popping out of the group regardless of defeat to Argentina (3-0) within the group levels of their opening match.
But a win over Jordan and a six-goal thrilling draw with Austria certified them out of the group however they have been anticipated to do extra and it explains why Vladamir Petkovic confronted criticism after the event.
Knocked out: Last 32
Rating: 6/10
COTE D’IVOIRE
One of the very best by way of efficiency as they beat minnows Curacao, robust Colombia and narrowly misplaced to Germany within the group levels.
Emerse Fae’s expenses performed thrilling soccer and have been unlucky to lose to Norway within the final minute after conserving the sport 1-1 until the closing levels.
Knocked out: Last 32
Rating: 7/10
EGYPT
The Pharaohs gained their first ever World Cup recreation beating New Zealand 3-1 and Iran within the group levels the place they completed second behind Belgium who they held within the group levels.
Hossam Hassan’s males defeated Australia on penalties within the spherical of 32 earlier than they fell to Argentina within the final levels of the sport regardless of main 2-0 till the 85th minute.
Many consider so many selections went in opposition to them in that recreation however they left with heads excessive.
Knocked out: Last 16
Rating: 8/10
MOROCCO
The Atlas Lions grew to become the primary nation from Africa to succeed in successive quarter finals on the world cup.
A draw in opposition to Brazil and wins over Scotland and Haiti noticed them end behind the five-time champions.
They eradicated the Netherlands on penalties after a 1-1 draw after further time within the spherical of 32, then noticed off co-hosts Canada 3-0 within the spherical of 16 earlier than they fell to France within the quarter ultimate.
Mohamed Ouahbi did an incredible job after inheriting a facet that had reached the semis underneath Walid Regragui in 2022.
Knocked out: Quarter Final
Rating: 9/10
SENEGAL
The Lions of Teranga have been anticipated to go additional however someway disillusioned as they solely certified to the knockout levels because the final third-best ranked nation.
A 3-1 loss to France within the opener was adopted by one other defeat to Norway earlier than hammering hapless Iraq within the ultimate recreation.
Leading 2-0 in opposition to Belgium till the 86th minute, Senegal misplaced 3-2 in further time and have been eradicated disappointingly which noticed their coach sacked after the event.
Knocked out: Last 32
Rating: 6/10
DR CONGO
Sebastien Desabre’s males made historical past by guiding the Leopards to the primary ever win on the world cup.
Their 1-1 opening day draw with Portugal underlined their power earlier than a loss to Colombia however defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 within the ultimate group recreation.
They arrange a date with 1966 winners England within the final of 32 they usually led the Three Lions 1-0 till late within the recreation when Harry Kane double noticed them off.
Knocked out: Last 32
Rating: 7/10
SOUTH AFRICA
Like many others, Bafana Bafana reached the knock out levels for the primary time earlier than they misplaced to co-hosts Canada 1-0 within the final minutes of the sport.
The opening day defeat to Mexico was adopted by a 1-1 draw to Cech Republic after which a 1-0 win over South Korea.
They did have respectable performances after that disastrous match day one however the method during which they misplaced to Canada was disappointing.
Knocked out: Last 32
Rating: 7/10
