South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the 2026 World Cup, has died. He was 25. His death was confirmed by ...

Record-breaking African representation at the 2026 World Cup is turning into a historic statement, with more teams reaching the knockout stage and proving the continent’s rise is only getting stronger ...

The 25-year-old was found at a house in Cape Town on Saturday ...

The history of African performances at the men’s football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful expression, and the breaking of systemic barriers. For decades, global football ...

A record ten CAF representatives took their place on the world stage, each giving their supporters moments to savour.

Two-thirds of the 48-team World Cup field reached the knockout stage, but no one had a higher success rate than the Confederation of African Football, or CAF. The CAF is sending nine of its 10 World ...

As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a ...

South Africa has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after last appearing in 2010. The team will compete in the group stage against Mexico, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-determined European team.

The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 has significantly benefited the ...

Africa is home to an extraordinary wealth of natural and cultural heritage, encompassing stunning historical sites and places, vibrant traditions, iconic landscapes, and globally significant sites ...

Jayden Adams, the South African midfielder who represented his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has died. He was 25.