Africa Arising at FIFA World Cup 2026

Ghana scored a last minute goal to beat Panama 1-0 in the cold rain of Toronto as teams from Africa continued to surprise opponents in the first round of the FIFA World Cup.

In other results, Cape Verde stunned the football world by drawing with Spain. Morocco tied Brazil 1-1. Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0. Egypt drew Belgium 1-1. DR Congo drew Portugal 1-1. 

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