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.

Africa has been named the fastest-growing region for global tourism in the first half of 2025, with a 12% rise in international arrivals compared to the same period last year, according to the United Nations’ latest World Tourism Barometer.

The second half of the 8th round of African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup takes place this Monday, September 8, 2025.This stage promises to be decisive for Egypt and Tunisia, who are now on the brink of securing their tickets to the World Cup in North America.

The Moroccans were the first African country to reach a World Cup semifinal in Qatar in 2022 and have remained the top-ranked African side since. At the 2022 tournament, they beat Spain and Portugal during the knockout rounds to reach the final four before losing to France. They also dropped the consolation match against the Netherlands.

The African Union says the Mercator projection distorts Africa’s size and identity—and it’s pushing a new map to set the record straight.

South Africa play to secure their ticket. Nigeria play to survive. This is a top-billing clash in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. South Africa, the solid leaders of Group C, host Nigeria, who are under pressure to bring home a positive result or watch their qualification dreams slip away.

The African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organizations of the 16th-century Mercator map of the world in favor of one that more accurately displays Africa’s size.

Morocco became the first African country to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a comprehensive 5-0 win over Niger on Friday.

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