With the World Cup now in its final week and African representation at an end, it is time to reflect on who the best players from the continent were at the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the US.

Making the continent proud: Africa's best players at the 2026 World Cup

South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died on Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said.

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies at 25

Candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed Hugo Broos as coach of South Africa after the exit of the Belgian was confirmed, a national football association official told AFP on Friday.

South Africa candidates line up as Broos exit confirmed

Hugo Broos could reverse his decision to quit as South Africa coach, the 74-year-old Belgian said after his side's World Cup last-32 exit against Canada.

Broos may change decision to quit as South Africa coach

Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will both make World Cup history when they meet in the opening game of the knockout round on Sunday.

Bafana Bafana and co-hosts Canada in historic World Cup knockout clash

South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history -- an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat.

South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history

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

Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout round of the World Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 victory over South Korea while Canada edged closer to the last 32 after thrashing Qatar.

Mexico into World Cup last 32, Canada celebrate historic win

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