The Ivorians have the makings of a team that could be a force for some time to come in the African game, with exciting talent in both defence and up front, balanced by an experienced midfield.

Road to 2026: A closer look at Africa's World Cup hopefuls

Morocco set a new standard for Africa when they reached the semifinals of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, the furthest any team from the continent had gone in the global showpiece tournament.

Could this be Africa’s best ever World Cup in 2026?

The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff on Tuesday to seal their first World Cup appearance in 52 years.

DR Congo beat Jamaica to qualify for World Cup

DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre is hoping to achieve the goal he set for the team three and a half years ago when they face Jamaica at the Estadio Akron in the 2026 World Cup inter-continental playoff final on Tuesday, 31 March.

DR Congo seeking first World Cup ticket since 1970

Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high stakes playoff tournament kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, bringing together six teams from across the globe.

Underdogs chase World Cup berths in Mexico playoff tournament

Democratic Republic of Congo striker Yoane Wissa has returned to the squad for their World Cup playoff this month after missing the Africa Cup of Nations finals at the turn of the year.

Wissa back for DR Congo's World Cup playoff

Adil Boulbina and Amad Diallo stole the show as Algeria and Ivory Coast scored contrasting last-16 victories in Morocco on Tuesday to complete the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals line-up.

Boulbina stunner takes Algeria through, Diallo sparkles for Ivory Coast

His team were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations in agonising fashion on Tuesday, but the Democratic Republic of Congo's human statue Michel Kuka Mboladinga will be remembered as the tournament's most remarkable sup

DR Congo's human statue becomes AFCON's most famous fan

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