African media quizzed FIFA president Gianni Infantino if people from the continent will be safe and welcome in the U.S. at the 2026 World Cup.

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Morocco become the first African side to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Mohamed Salah's Egypt are on the brink of joining them.

There are three gameweeks still to play in the group stage of the Africa World Cup qualifying campaign, and expect the continent's representatives for Canada-Mexico-USA next June to shape up over the rest of the international break.

Morocco logically outclassed Zambia on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola (2-0). Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, the Atlas Lions cemented their position as Group E leaders thanks to goals from En-Nesyri and Igamane.

Syli National stalls the Fennecs in Casablanca, while the Cranes stay in contention in Group G2026 Africa World Cup qualifiers / Guinea 0-0 Algeria / Photo : @Joueurs_GNGuinea secured a goalless draw

World football’s governing body, FIFA, has confirmed the appointment of Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho to take charge of the high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and South Africa in Bloemfontein.