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Usmanovic95:
Africa has 9 teams? We can make it to the finale I'm confident.

Only Tunisia crashed out. I'm impressed.

callmeDDD:
Because of their plus 2. Iran with similar points but break even in goals is out. Cape Verde with similar points and break even went thru? Why... Cape Verde didn't lose any match, so better advantage in their individual group stages.

Cape Verde were runners up in their group behind Spain Uruguay really fumbled. They crashed out with 2 points

rolams:
I see Egypt, Ivory coast and Ghana progressing to the next stage.

Morocco, Senegal

callmeDDD:
Because of their plus 2. Iran with similar points but break even in goals is out. Cape Verde with similar points and break even went thru? Why... Cape Verde didn't lose any match, so better advantage in their individual group stages.

Iran didn't lose any match too. They played straight draws in their group. But other results couldn't help them. Austria draw against Algeria helped crashed Iran out. What saved cape Verde was they came second in their group despite playing three draws like Iran. Cruel

Mirasteel:
Too bad FIFA cheated Iran, I wished they qualify so that they will play US.

Mk we hear words abeg. Other results didn't favour them,and their goal against Egypt which would hv helped was ruled out for offside by var. The same three points they had helped Senegal and cape Verde
But they were not Lucky because Austria drew against Algeria

Four African teams to play draw
1 team will win
Four teams to loss

dahmie2013:
Excuse you. Why the "special congratulations" to that xenophobia state? Are you a Nigerian? Why celebrate them? Can't you just celebrate Ivory Coast alone? Please, stop celebrating or recognising their achievements. You make them important.

Who are you to tell some other person who not to celebrate..

Johnblush:
This tournament looks like Senegal's to win.

Which Senegal?

I love the cape Verde team so much but then again placing them to play Argentina completely put my heart in a difficult position to choose .

I wish capo Verde the very best,beautiful maiden outing so far from them .

BeeNG3:
SOUTH AFRICA WILL CRASH OUT and A SHAME for allowing them to get to this stage.

I think this match might go extra time or even penalties. I wish both teams the best of luck.

BeeNG3:
SOUTH AFRICA WILL CRASH OUT and A SHAME for allowing them to get to this stage.

Leave South Africa alone.
It's your people that go there to commit various crimes

It's you that you should be ashamed

I think it was because cape verde was 2nd in their group. With their 3 points, they were still able to take 2nd position, so they didn't need the best loser spot.

callmeDDD:
Because of their plus 2. Iran with similar points but break even in goals is out. Cape Verde with similar points and break even went thru? Why... Cape Verde didn't lose any match, so better advantage in their individual group stages.

BeeNG3:
SOUTH AFRICA WILL CRASH OUT and A SHAME for allowing them to get to this stage.

.. South Africa will win the world cup

dominique:
Cape Verde qualify to the next round with zero wins and 3 points! Massive congrats to them for qualifying out of the group stage in their first ever world cup. From a group has teams like almighty Spain and Uruguay o.

Iran has pushed Algeria out of contention of best 3rd placed teams with their draw to Egypt. More teams with 3 points will get pushed out after the last group stage matches, not looking good for South Korea. All the best Senegal🤞🏽

Thank God Nigeria didn't qualified. Am sure super eagles with one feather will never survive that Dr congo group.

Samueltemi337:
It's not gonna happen
It's a matter of how many Colombia go take win Ghana

Remember the Spain cape vade, Portugal DR Congo, England Ghana also. It’s the nock out stage, any team can take it if they are well organized. I know Colombia is the favorite but Ghana could spring a surprise

PORTUGAL HAS BEEN UNUSUALLY POOR IN THIS WORLD CUP BUT IF THEY PUT THEMSELVES IN ORDER, THEY CAN REACHED SEMI-FINALS WHERE THEY WILL MEET FRANCE AND ANYTHING CAN HAPPENED.

SPAIN IS NOT DOING WELL, SO PORTUGAL STAND A CHANCE OF WINNING SPAIN.



FIFA, AND THE ENTIRE WORLD HAS FAILED IRANIAN TEAM, THIS TEAM HAS BEEN UNLAWFULLY WRONGED AND MISTREATED BY ORGANIZERS, OFFICIALS AND OFFICIATING, MIXING POLITICS WITH SPORT.
FIFA OWE IRAN AN UNRESERVED APOLOGY, WHAT HAPPENED TO IRAN SHOULD NEVER BE DONE OR REPEATED ON ANY OTHER TEAM EVER AGAIN.

THIS IS THE WORST WORLD CUP OF ALL TIME. NEXT TIME, THE CHOICE OF THE HOST COUNTRY SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SCREENED. WORLD CUP AS THE NAME IMPLIES IS FOR THE WORLD AND NOT FOR EUROPE/AMERICA ALONE.




from C. Ronaldo fan boy...... Siuuuuuuuuuuu

Mental issues for predictions, right? Senegal that almost killed your almighty France. No worries, you will see shockers in this World Cup.

Ebenezer2021:
do you have mental issues?

Johnblush:
This tournament looks like Senegal's to win.

Which Senegal? If it was the same Senegal that played against France and Norway they will be extremely lucky to get to the quarter finals.

Akpakomiza2:
Morocco, Senegal

Yes for Morocco but I doubt the Senegalese.

South Africa is stronger than Canada.

I expect them to qualify for the round of 16 tonight.

Congratulations to
South Africa
Morocco
Ivory Coast
Egypt
Cape Verde
Senegal
DR Congo
Algeria
Ghana
Rooting for you all... Bring the cup back to Africa.

Odewaleadesoye:
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 GROUP STAGE FINAL STANDINGS & ROUND OF 32 QUALIFIERS

The group stage is over and the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup has already delivered plenty of drama, surprises and historic moments.

Here is how all the groups finished:

GROUP A
1. Mexico – 9 Points (+6)
2. South Africa – 4 Points (-1)
3. South Korea – 3 Points (-1)
4. Czech Republic – 1 Point (-4)
Qualified: Mexico, South Africa


GROUP B
1. Switzerland – 7 Points (+4)
2. Canada – 4 Points (+5)
3. Bosnia and Herzegovina – 4 Points (-1)
4. Qatar – 1 Point (-8 )
Qualified: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina


GROUP C
1. Brazil – 7 Points (+6)
2. Morocco – 7 Points (+3)
3. Scotland – 3 Points (-3)
4. Haiti – 0 Points (-6)
Qualified: Brazil, Morocco


GROUP D
1. United States – 6 Points (+4)
2. Australia – 4 Points (0)
3. Paraguay – 4 Points (-2)
4. Turkey – 3 Points (-2)
Qualified: United States, Australia, Paraguay


GROUP E
1. Germany – 6 Points (+6)
2. Ivory Coast – 6 Points (+2)
3. Ecuador – 4 Points (0)
4. Curaçao – 1 Point (-8 )
Qualified: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador


GROUP F
1. Netherlands – 7 Points (+6)
2. Japan – 5 Points (+4)
3. Sweden – 4 Points (0)
4. Tunisia – 0 Points (-10)
Qualified: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden


GROUP G
1. Belgium – 5 Points (+4)
2. Egypt – 5 Points (+2)
3. Iran – 3 Points (0)
4. New Zealand – 1 Point (-6)
Qualified: Belgium, Egypt


GROUP H
1. Spain – 7 Points (+5)
2. Cape Verde – 3 Points (0)
3. Uruguay – 2 Points (-1)
4. Saudi Arabia – 2 Points (-4)
Qualified: Spain, Cape Verde


GROUP I
1. France – 9 Points (+8 )
2. Norway – 6 Points (+1)
3. Senegal – 3 Points (+2)
4. Iraq – 0 Points (-11)
Qualified: France, Norway, Senegal


GROUP J
1. Argentina – 9 Points (+7)
2. Austria – 4 Points (0)
3. Algeria – 4 Points (-2)
4. Jordan – 0 Points (-5)
Qualified: Argentina, Austria, Algeria


GROUP K
1. Colombia – 7 Points (+3)
2. Portugal – 5 Points (+5)
3. DR Congo – 4 Points (+1)
4. Uzbekistan – 0 Points (-9)
Qualified: Colombia, Portugal, DR Congo


GROUP L
1. England – 7 Points (+4)
2. Croatia – 6 Points (0)
3. Ghana – 4 Points (0)
4. Panama – 0 Points (-4)
Qualified: England, Croatia, Ghana


CONFIRMED ROUND OF 32 TEAMS




9 AFRICA'S REPRESENTATIVES IN THE ROUND OF 32
South Africa
Morocco
Ivory Coast
Egypt
Cape Verde
Senegal
DR Congo
Algeria
Ghana

A special congratulations to South Africa and Ivory Coast, who have reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history.

Cape Verde also deserve massive praise. Despite being one of the smallest nations at the tournament, they qualified from a group containing Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.

Africa will have nine (9) representatives in the Round of 32, making this one of the continent's strongest World Cup performances ever.


ROUND OF 32 MATCHUPS



Which African team do you think can go the furthest in the knockout stage?

Actually the South African team is capable of defeating Canada if the officials are fair

aremubabs:
South Africa is stronger than Canada.

I expect them to qualify for the round of 16 tonight.

rolams:
Yes for Morocco but I doubt the Senegalese.

Me too

Ebenezer2021:
do you have mental issues?

Com’on! Are you serious? Does it mean anyone who doesn’t share your opinion has mental issue ?

TheCongo2:
Com’on! Are you serious? Does it mean anyone who doesn’t share your opinion has mental issue ?

the opinion that Senegal will win the world cup can only come from someone whose head is not normal.
Same Senegal that barely survived the group and ended as best losers

aremubabs:
South Africa is stronger than Canada.

I expect them to qualify for the round of 16 tonight.

this one no dey watch match. You dey use sentiments analyse match

Ebenezer2021:
Dominique na woman wey supposed dey kitchen cook food for her husband then serve him in the other room

So funny!
Even at dat,some women dey serve their husband food for dinning table and plus serve them de oda food for Oza room,yet dem still do well for football matter.
So,make she try combine am well.

Pacesetter123:

So funny!
Even at dat,some women dey serve their husband food for dinning table and plus serve them de oda food for Oza room,yet dem still do well for football matter.
So,make she try combine am well.

Dominique good for football no doubt but she dey use sentiment and religion take analyse ball
As a Muslim wey she be if Iran had met USA in this tournament she would have analyzed the match in favour of Iran

Ebenezer2021:
the opinion that Senegal will win the world cup can only come from someone whose head is not normal.
Same Senegal that barely survived the group and ended as best losers

And how old are you ?
Only someone who hadn’t lived long enough won’t believe that someone can rise after falling

Odewaleadesoye:
16 Records Broken So Far In The 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced history. Below are 16 records that have been broken so far, covering both tournament milestones and individual achievements.

Tournament Records:
1. Most goals in a single edition with 177 goals already scored, surpassing the previous record of 172 in Qatar 2022.
2. Highest attendance in World Cup history with more than 3.6 million fans inside stadiums, breaking the record set in the United States in 1994.
3. Highest daily attendance with 281,000 spectators on June 17 across four matches.


Individual Records:
4. Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history with 19 goals.
5. Lionel Messi is the first male player to feature in 6 World Cups.
6. Lionel Messi holds the record for most appearances (29) and most minutes played (2,490+).
7. Lionel Messi is the oldest player to score a hat trick at 38 years and 357 days.
8. Cristiano Ronaldo is the first male player to score in 6 different World Cups.
9. Cristiano Ronaldo has reached 25 World Cup appearances.
10. Kylian Mbappé has broken the French scoring record at the World Cup with 16 goals.
11. Kylian Mbappé has become France’s all-time top scorer with 58 goals.
12. Harry Kane has set a new record for England with 11 World Cup goals.
13. Luka Modrić at 40 years of age became the oldest player to provide an assist.
14. Luka Modrić and Ivan Perišić are the first Croatians with more than 20 World Cup starts.
15. Erling Haaland became Norway’s leading scorer at the World Cup with 4 goals.
16. Erling Haaland is the first Norwegian to score a brace in World Cup history.

The 2026 World Cup is a tournament of milestones. Established legends continue to extend their records, while younger stars are writing new chapters. The expanded format has brought more goals, more fans, and more history than ever before.

Which record do you think will still be broken before the end of the tournament?

Messi is the first player to score in seven consecutive matches in the world cup.