African 2026 World Cup qualifying talking points

Cape Verde and Ghana turned from zeros to heroes among supporters by qualifying this week for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

‘FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games’ – Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities for security reasons if necessary.

Bafana and PSL punching above their weight

South Africa’s return to the World Cup is anchored not on star exports, but on the strength and resilience of the PSL.

Bafana Bafana qualify for 2026 World Cup!

Bafana Bafana defeated Rwanda 3-0 in Mbombela on Tuesday to win Group C and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Lewandowski set to miss Clasico with hamstring injury

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is set to miss the Clasico after the Spanish champions diagnosed him with a hamstring injury on Tuesday.

Premier League 90th-minute winners at record high in 2025-26

The 2025-26 Premier League season has produced the highest proportion of 90th-minute goals and winners in the competition’s history.

AfricaPicks kicks off for better betting and fan culture

From the Premier League to the PSL — AfricaPicks.com has launched as the continent’s new digital home for smart soccer predictions, bold commentary, and daily odds insights.

WATCH: Why Semenyo is as dangerous as Haaland

Erling Haaland leads the Premier League goalscoring charts this season, but Antoine Semenyo has emerged as one of the closest challengers.

Cape Verde make history with first World Cup berth

Cape Verde stunned Eswatini 3–0 on Monday, punching their ticket to the 2026 World Cup and earning their debut on football’s biggest stage.

Barca’s Olmo set to miss El Classico

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo is a doubt for the upcoming La Liga Clasico match against Real Madrid after being diagnosed with a calf injury.