Bond.az White LogoBond.az Black Logo
→
EN ▾
AZENRU
Biden Confused on Stage AgainLightning and Rain Across the Country: Actual WeatherBerlin Police Cool People with Water JetsRain in Baku, hail in regions - Monday weatherTest exam for judicial candidates beginsAfrican Teams Make History at WC-2026Bloody Fight in Narimanov: Man Stabbed in Both LegsFish Production Rises, But Not EnoughIDF kills Hezbollah members in LebanonAghdara crash: minibus collides with car, many injuredBiden Confused on Stage AgainLightning and Rain Across the Country: Actual WeatherBerlin Police Cool People with Water JetsRain in Baku, hail in regions - Monday weatherTest exam for judicial candidates beginsAfrican Teams Make History at WC-2026Bloody Fight in Narimanov: Man Stabbed in Both LegsFish Production Rises, But Not EnoughIDF kills Hezbollah members in LebanonAghdara crash: minibus collides with car, many injured
Personalize
Bond.az White LogoBond.az Black Logo
AZENRU
SPORTS

African Teams Make History at WC-2026

Nine African teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, five of them for the first time. Tunisia was eliminated.

Isabella Martinez
ByIsabella Martinez- Senior Editor
|
0
African Teams Make History at WC-2026
Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

For the first time in history, nine African teams qualified for the knockout stage of the Men's World Cup 2026.

Algeria, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, and South Africa advanced from the group stage.

The only African team to exit was Tunisia, finishing last in Group F without a point.

Five of the nine teams made history by reaching the knockout stage for the first time: DR Congo, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Egypt, and Cape Verde.

More News
Luka Modric Sets World Cup Record as Oldest Assist Maker
Today / 07:01
|
911

Luka Modric Sets World Cup Record as Oldest Assist Maker

Luka Modric becomes oldest World Cup assist provider at 40 years 291 days during Croatia's 2-1 win over Ghana in 2026 World Cup.

SPORTS →
0
Football jersey becomes fashion
Today / 07:00
|
966

Football jersey becomes fashion

Football jerseys as fashion, World Cup designs, and national identity discussed in "TOP-al" podcast.

SPORTS →
0
Messi Sets Unbeatable Record in World Cups
Today / 06:30
|
674

Messi Sets Unbeatable Record in World Cups

Messi sets record with 7 consecutive World Cup goals. He has 19 total goals, leading the all-time scoring list.

SPORTS →
0
WC 2026 Playoff: South Africa vs Canada
Today / 05:00
|
267

WC 2026 Playoff: South Africa vs Canada

World Cup 2026 round of 32: South Africa vs Canada in Los Angeles. Match starts at 23:00 Baku time today.

SPORTS →
0
WC 2026: Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo reach round of 32
Today / 04:31
|
924

WC 2026: Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo reach round of 32

WC 2026: Portugal, Colombia, and DR Congo advance to round of 32. Group K match results and news.

SPORTS →
0
Messi scores as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1
Today / 04:31
|
386

Messi scores as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1

World Cup 2026 Group J: Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 with Messi scoring. Austria and Algeria draw 3-3.

SPORTS →
0
32 Teams Qualify for Knockout Stage
Today / 04:30
|
942

32 Teams Qualify for Knockout Stage

2026 World Cup group stage concluded; 32 teams qualified for knockout stage. Round of 16 pairings and first match details.

SPORTS →
0
Channing Tatum at Stadium as Erling Haaland
Today / 01:00
|
508

Channing Tatum at Stadium as Erling Haaland

Channing Tatum appeared at a World Cup 2026 match dressed as Erling Haaland. Details on Bond.az.

SPORTS →
0
WC 2026: England and Croatia advance to playoffs
Today / 00:01
|
560

WC 2026: England and Croatia advance to playoffs

Group L of the 2026 World Cup: England beat Panama 2-0, Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to reach playoffs. Final standings and scorers.

SPORTS →
0
Cape Verde captain in rape probe
Yesterday / 22:00
|
292

Cape Verde captain in rape probe

Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes is under investigation for alleged rape of a Brazilian woman. New Zealand police probe.

SPORTS →
0
Gurban Gurbanov: "We Will Continue with Current Desire and Tempo"
Yesterday / 21:30
|
830

Gurban Gurbanov: "We Will Continue with Current Desire and Tempo"

Gurban Gurbanov comments on Qarabag's friendly win and team's future plans.

SPORTS →
0
Fiziev earns $100K for knockout win
Yesterday / 21:01
|
821

Fiziev earns $100K for knockout win

Rafael Fiziev won $100,000 bonus for his knockout victory at UFC Fight Night Baku.

SPORTS →
0
...
African Teams Make History at WC-2026 | Bond.az