Senegal’s nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year’s chaotic Afcon final.

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be “taking a break” from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.

The prospect of facing World Cup record goalscorer Lionel Messi in a knockout game would strike fear into most defenders, but not Roberto Lopes, according to the Cape Verde defender’s mother.

Nigeria’s High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.

Sources inside the Egypt camp say Mohamed Salah is winning his race to overcome a hamstring injury and play in Friday’s last-32 game in Dallas.

The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.

DR Congo’s run at the 2026 World Cup comes 52 years on from both their disastrous debut at the finals and one of sport’s greatest occasions held in Kinshasa.

The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.

Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.

People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.

Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday’s deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football – while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.

Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.

The ‘Disgrace of Gijon’ – an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain – has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria’s 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?

BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England’s opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday’s World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.

The West African country’s junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their ‘miracle’ qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.

Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.