The second round of World Cup group play was completed on Tuesday when the Democratic Republic of Congo lost to Colombia in Guadalajara, but overall the first 13 days of the 2026 finals can be deemed a success for Africa.

ROUND 2 REVIEW: Sweet success, and some heartbreak, for Africa in World Cup

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as France overcame weather chaos before advancing to the knockout rounds alongside Norway.

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as stars outshine weather

A second successive defeat at the World Cup for Senegal leaves their chances of progressing vastly diminished after Norway beat them 3-2 at the Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey on Monday.

Senegal player ratings v Norway

Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday.

Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

France come into this year's World Cup as one of the leading contenders for the trophy having reached the final of the last two editions, but Tuesday's opponents in their opening game, Senegal, serve as a warning of the dangers of over-confidence.

Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of over-confidence

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw insisted on Monday that the controversy of January's Africa Cup of Nations final was firmly a thing of the past as his side focus on the World Cup and their opening opponents France.

AFCON drama behind us, says Senegal coach ahead of opener

France head coach Didier Deschamps insists they will show Senegal the proper respect in their 2026 World Cup opener at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Tuesday.

France seeking payback against Senegal

Senegal have "big dreams" to "achieve great things" at the 2026 World Cup, coach Pape Thiaw said on Thursday as he unveiled an expanded 28-man squad for next month's tournament.

Senegal have 'big dreams' for 2026 World Cup

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