Many see the rivalry between France and Senegal as a result of colonial heritage. But at the same time, European teams are more African than ever.

The pressure is already mounting ahead of a crucial Group A showdown between Czechia and South Africa at the 2026 World Cup. With both national teams seeking their first points of the tournament, another storyline has also emerged around Tori Penso, whose ...

Czechia and South Africa face off in a crucial match on June 18 and the head referee is the second woman to officiate a men’s World Cup game. Going head-to-head on Thursday, a second defeat would leave either Czechia or South Africa’s knockout-stage ...