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World Cup 2026

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Inches From Glory: Senegal's Seattle Heartbreak and the Night Africa's World Cup Ran Out of Time

A 125th-minute penalty ended Senegal's run and made them the fourth African side to fall by a whisker in the last 32. For the continent's diaspora, a night of pride and heartbreak.

3 months ago5 min

Democratic Republic of Congo football supporters celebrate in the stands during an international match.

Sports

The Stillness in the Stands: How a US Visa Wall Kept Africa's Fans Away From Its Own World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is being played in America, but a wave of visa refusals has left African supporters — from Dakar to Kinshasa — watching their teams from an ocean away.

3 months ago5 min

World

The Visa Was Harder Than the Ticket: How Canada Turned Away Nine in Ten Kenyan World Cup Fans

3 months ago4 min