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Gyan? Diouf? Hakimi? - Ranking Africa's 10 greatest FIFA World Cup players

Some of Africa's greatest footballers have graced the FIFA World Cup, but while certain icons struggled to translate their brilliance to the tournament itself, others rose to the occasion.

Jun 10, 2026 · ESPN

Mexico vs. South Africa - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch FIFA World Cup opener

South Africa will kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a reverse fixture of the 2010 opener as they face Mexico in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11 - precisely 16 years after Siphiwe Tshabalala's screamer united a nation.

Jun 10, 2026 · ESPN

Nigeria will be represented at the FIFA World Cup after all! Could this XI beat, say, England?

While Nigeria may be absent, Nigerian football will be on display at the FIFA World Cup, and ESPN's starting XI could beat quite a few teams on offer. England, maybe? USA?

Jun 10, 2026 · ESPN

Lyle Foster fact file - All about Bafana Bafana's Burnley striker

Lyle Foster has become the latest scapegoat for a longstanding national team goalscoring issue.

Jun 10, 2026 · ESPN

Morocco then everyone else - Ranking Africa's 10 FIFA World Cup teams

The 2026 World Cup is days away, with Africa's 10 representatives in various states of readiness as their opening games draw closer.

Jun 10, 2026 · ESPN

Relebohile Mofokeng fact file - All about the ace up Bafana Bafana's sleeve

Relebohile Mofokeng is the 21-year-old rising star who is likely next in line for a major move abroad from Orlando Pirates, and the World Cup presents him a major opportunity.

Jun 10, 2026 · ESPN

South Africa fans back Hugo Broos, but mixed feelings on Bafana's striker selections

South Africa fans, spoken to by ESPN over the course of the South African Premiership season, have unanimously backed Hugo Broos as the right man to lead the team at the FIFA World Cup, putting aside club biases.

Jun 10, 2026 · ESPN

Forget sharing the minutes; there are three distinct tiers in the Matildas

Matildas boss Joe Montemurro has spoken often about "continuity," which is bad news for those expecting a refresh of the squad.

Jun 10, 2026 · ESPN

Chaos reigns with 8 red cards, but USWNT proves it can win tough in Brazil

The United States' 1-0 win over Brazil was an ugly affair, but Emma Hayes will be proud of how her young team stood up in the face of adversity.

Jun 10, 2026 · ESPN

Lionel Messi scores in return as Argentina look to World Cup

Argentina captain Lionel Messi returned to the field for the first time in 16 days after suffering from muscle overload in his left hamstring, coming off the bench to score in a friendly against Iceland on Tuesday night.

Jun 10, 2026 · ESPN