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

Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16.

Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last 16

Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz said on Thursday it was his team's "duty" to ensure an African side reached the World Cup round of 16 after a string of knockout defeats for teams from the continent.

Ghana have 'duty to Africa' to progress at World Cup, says Queiroz

US meteorologists have issued an "extreme heat warning" covering World Cup host Kansas City ahead of the match between Colombia and Ghana later this week.

Extreme heat warning issued for World Cup host Kansas City

The Democratic Republic of Congo became the latest underdogs to roar at the World Cup on Saturday, battling into the knockout rounds for the first time as Iran's rollercoaster campaign ended in elimination.

FIFA WORLD CUP WRAP: DR Congo advance but Iran out as wild  group stage wraps

Ghana lost 2-1 to Croatia but had already booked their place in the round of 32 at the World Cup before kick-off.

Ghana player ratings against Croatia

England, Portugal, Ghana, Egypt and Paraguay all advanced to the last 32 of the World Cup based on the results of other games on Friday.

England, Portugal, Ghana, Egypt, Paraguay go into World Cup last 32

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

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