Here’s a colorful way to catch up on the history of the previous 22 men’s World Cups as we brace for this summer’s thrills and drama.
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Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday. Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 — two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose — and Bradley Barcola was also on target as […]
Senegal have ‘big dreams’ for 2026 World Cup
Senegal have “big dreams” to “achieve great things” at the 2026 World Cup, coach Pape Thiaw said Thursday as he unveiled an expanded 28-man squad for next month’s tournament. Key players include Sadio Mane, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Edouard Mendy and captain Kalidou Koulibaly, who has been sidelined since April 8 with a thigh injury. Emerging […]
Senegal government calls for investigation into Cup of Nations decision
Senegal on Wednesday called for an “independent international investigation” into corruption following the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco. The Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), meanwhile, said it “wishes to welcome a decision that upholds the rules.” The controversy arose after […]
Morocco fans stunned, disappointed as Senegal wins Africa Cup of Nations
Moroccan fans walked out of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat in utmost despair as Senegal stunned the hosts in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final
Regragui and Thiaw know all about Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak
Walid Regragui of Morocco and Pape Thiaw of Senegal have both experienced the heartbreak of losing a title decider as players.
Africa Cup of Nations: From Diaz to ‘Mazadona,’ five new faces to watch in quarterfinals
The Africa Cup of Nations reaches the quarterfinal stage this weekend with a series of mouthwatering ties between the continent’s heavyweights
World Cup 2026 Qualifying: South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal claim Africa’s last automatic berths
South Africa, Ivory Coast, and Senegal all won convincingly on Tuesday to fill the last three automatic places reserved for Africa at the 2026 World Cup.
