African nations arrive at 2026 with belief built on recent tournament progress. Coverage continues on the 2026 World Cup with full match data and analysis.
What it means
Tactical maturity has caught up with long-admired athleticism.
- Squad form heading into the fixture
- Key tactical battles to watch
- Head-to-head record and recent meetings
Follow every result and live update via live scores and fixtures throughout the tournament.
This is shaping up to be one of the defining storylines of the season.
Stay with us for reaction, ratings and the latest from around the grounds.