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UNCOVERED: Afcon org - Caught on Camera

Plan to expand Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams is rejected

A plan to expand the men’s Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams has been voted down, the Guardian has learned

The Guardian - UK

What do Senegal need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group I?

The ‘almost’ Afcon champions were beaten by France and Norway but bounced back with a big win in their final game

The Independent UK

France vs Senegal LIVE: Les Bleus open World Cup with statement win despite controversial penalty call

France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe on song as Didier Deschamps’ title favourites make statement of intent

The Independent UK

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France vs Senegal World Cup 2026 Preview: Odds, Picks & History-Laden Clash

France and Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 16, 2026, in a Group I opener with immediate knockout-stage implications. France enter as the clear favorites at -230, while Senegal – who famously defeated the reigning world champions in their only prior World Cup meeting…

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Is France vs Senegal on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup match

Everything you need to know as World Cup favourites France face controversial Afcon runners-up Senegal

The Independent UK

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador prediction, as the former AFCON champions return to world stage

Ivory Coast and Ecuador both boast little World Cup experience, so will view this game as a huge opportunity

FourFourTwo

World Cup 2026 results: Scotland delighted and Australia stun

Scotland secured a nervy 1-0 victory over Haiti in Foxborough, marking their long-awaited return to the World Cup. In the Scots’ first game on the big stage since 1998, midfielder John McGinn fired them ahead in Boston with a deflected strike after 28 minutes, although Steve Clarke’s side lived dangerously…

The Independent UK

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Brazil vs Morocco prediction, as the Selecao get their campaign started against the AFCON champions

Brazil start their World Cup with a tough clash against Morocco

FourFourTwo

Brazil v Morocco LIVE: Impressive Morocco earn creditable draw against five-time World Cup winners

Brazil 1-1 Morocco: The African champions took a deserved lead before Vinicius Jr curl in a stunning equaliser but Carlo Ancelotti’s side couldn’t find a winner

The Independent UK

Is Brazil vs Morocco on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup game

Everything you need to know as Brazil get their bid for a sixth World Cup crown underway against controversial Afcon champions Morocco

The Independent UK

Cape Verde World Cup Odds: Picks and Predictions for 2026

Cape Verde make their World Cup debut at +200000 to win it all. Find out where the real value lies for the Blue Sharks in 2026.

Sports Lens

‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory

Morocco’s semi-final appearance at Qatar 2022 has raised the possibility of an African team reaching the final, but who are best poised to do so?

The Guardian - UK

Afcon controversy: what a sports law specialist says about Senegal being stripped of the title

Two months after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final, which was won by Senegal in January 2026, the appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) decided to strip them of the title and give it instead to their opponents, Morocco. This was because the Senegalese team…

The Conversation

Arne Slot accepts villain label as Mohamed Salah begins farewell tour - but FA Cup represents chance for redemption

Slot is set to outlast the legendary Egyptian at Anfield, but an FA Cup quarter-final against Man City presents opportunity for redemption for both

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Motsepe at a crossroads as Afcon row and Wafcon cancellation put reputations at risk

With controversy stalking football on the continent, the Caf president has a huge challenge on his hands

Sports Illustrated

Argentina vs. Zambia—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Lionel Messi may be playing his final game on Argentinian soil.

The Guardian - UK

Senegal parade Afcon trophy at Stade de France in defiance at being stripped of title

Senegal paraded the Afcon trophy before a friendly against Peru in Paris, after a Morocco side hailed as ‘African champions’ drew with Ecuador in Madrid

The Independent UK

Senegal vows to fight 'unfair administrative robbery' after CAF strips AFCON title

Senegal’s soccer federation says African officials wrongly stripped it of the Africa Cup of Nations title and it has asks sports judges to restore it

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The Independent UK

Senegal launch major appeal after being stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title

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The Independent UK

Senegal take appeal of Afcon final decision to sport’s highest court

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has received Senegal’s appeal and confirmed a three-person panel will be appointed

The Independent UK

Everton star Idrissa Gueye blasts ‘ridiculous’ decision to overturn Senegal’s Afcon win

Idrissa Gueye insists Senegal deserved to win the Africa Cup of Nations after his team were stripped of the title last week

Evening Standard

Iliman Ndiaye reacts to AFCON decision with clear message after Senegal stripped of title

Everton star has made his feelings clear on Senegal’s being stripped of their AFCON title

The Independent UK

Senior Caf official says Senegal must ‘fight against injustice’ after Afcon final decision

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The Independent UK

Caf executive committee member condemns ‘abject’ Afcon final decision

Former head of Senegal federation says nations must ‘fight against injustice’

FourFourTwo

What's the next move for Senegal after the Lions of Teranga were stripped of AFCON 2025 title?

Senegal beat hosts Morocco in a farcical final in January. Two months later, CAF has removed them as Africa Cup of Nations champions.

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