African Football Discussion Thread Current Topic: 👉 FIFA WorldCup 2026.

[snipie]

Everyday I hear something new about the restrictions made in this version of the World Cup. First of all, most African fans were out of the hosting countries because the ban made the American government and the huge price of the tickets. Then we hear that the main African coach denied access to the USA. Later the midfielder of Ghana national football team, Thomas Partey, denied access too but this time to Canada.
Mexico has alcohol restriction, quite close to Qatar, so no direct interference with the squad of the attending nations to North America.

[Spaceman1000$]

Honestly South Africa had so many chances and opportunities to score goals but they couldn’t maintain their chances of scoring goals which is why end up losing the match against Mexico, although that is because they they received two red cards that’s what affected their performances but that’s not enough reason to me since before the red cards they had opportunities to score goals right from the first half  but only wasted their efforts entirely. They allowed the Mexico dominated the entire match both the ball possession, and the raise activities of the game which was a very shameless display from the South Africa.

They wasted all the opportunities they got, and the thing is, they could not even defend themselves properly, and they could not score goals, and they could not pass, so a lot of things went wrong when they were playing, and the way they were playing it was as if South Africans were bewitched because it was just obvious that they were going to lose that game. After all, they were just not serious for them to be even representing arsenal.

Because how did they even make the mistake of receiving two red cards in such an important game? I was just disappointed because I did not even expect everything to be at this level. Even their citizens were surprised, and I think their players need more education and exposure, since they played with zero experience. It was just very disappointing at this point. And these are people we had hope for.

I watched that match, south African didn't get much opportunity, they were attacking but not offensive, Mexico was more offensive. Both countries for me were of the same level, so I felt nobody was superior. Although at a point the Ref spoiled the game, he was not supposed to shun out two Red cards to South Africa, in the second event that led to the red card, he was supposed to issue a yellow card instead.

[Byebyebtc]

South Africa is the first African team loss in the World Cup 2026 matches after beating by Mexico, losing 2-0 and conceded at 9th minutes match begin its not really good game for South Africa have difficult challenge if want to qualify next round after losing three points at first match. Red card receiving by Themba Zwane at 50th minutes make difficulty for South Africa scoring the goal or taking one points from Mexico and scoring second goals at 67th minutes from Raul Jimenez.

Next tomorrow, Morocco is the second African team will play at the World Cup but have to face strong opponent Brazil and what your expectation will Morocco get three points by defeating favorite team Brazil or become the second African team have loss again.

Brazil’s attack is still one of the best in the world, but their defense doesn’t look as solid as it used to. They sometimes leave too much space when pushing forward, as I’ve noticed in their friendly matches, which organized teams like Morocco can take advantage of. Morocco’s teamwork and defensive structure can compete with any top team, as seen in their friendlies. If Brazil tightens up defensively, they’ll be much harder to beat.

[Mate2237]

Everyday I hear something new about the restrictions made in this version of the World Cup. First of all, most African fans were out of the hosting countries because the ban made the American government and the huge price of the tickets. Then we hear that the main African coach denied access to the USA. Later the midfielder of Ghana national football team, Thomas Partey, denied access too but this time to Canada.
Mexico has alcohol restriction, quite close to Qatar, so no direct interference with the squad of the attending nations to North America.

There is no need to cry over a milk that is already spilled. The United States of America has made it clear from the beginning that they were not going to allow everyone into the country, before even the world cup started. This is just a away of the United States of America removing the glamour and funfair which surrounds the world cup.

The implementation is that there is definitely going to be a massive drop in the number of attendance, which will directly affect the revenues because ticket sale is definitely going to drop in this world cup especially for games that are scheduled to play in the United States of America.

[Ndabagi01]

I watched that match, south African didn't get much opportunity, they were attacking but not offensive, Mexico was more offensive. Both countries for me were of the same level, so I felt nobody was superior. Although at a point the Ref spoiled the game, he was not supposed to shun out two Red cards to South Africa, in the second event that led to the red card, he was supposed to issue a yellow card instead.

A yellow card could have really been the better card shown in that second foul that lead to the red card. He was even a substitute player before he was sent out of the game some minutes after he was subbed in to play. Mexico played better and they deserved the win more. Before the first red card was even shown to the South African team, the game was already in favour of Mexico because they already dominated the game and had more dangerous attacks than their opponents in that game. The fate of the South African team is not certain in this World Cup anymore, they could face elimination from the group stage of the World Cup because in their remaining two matches, their opponents are very tough and not easy to beat for them with what they displayed in their first game.

[Taricoins]

Everyday I hear something new about the restrictions made in this version of the World Cup. First of all, most African fans were out of the hosting countries because the ban made the American government and the huge price of the tickets. Then we hear that the main African coach denied access to the USA. Later the midfielder of Ghana national football team, Thomas Partey, denied access too but this time to Canada.
Mexico has alcohol restriction, quite close to Qatar, so no direct interference with the squad of the attending nations to North America.

There is no need to cry over a milk that is already spilled. The United States of America has made it clear from the beginning that they were not going to allow everyone into the country, before even the world cup started. This is just a away of the United States of America removing the glamour and funfair which surrounds the world cup.

The implementation is that there is definitely going to be a massive drop in the number of attendance, which will directly affect the revenues because ticket sale is definitely going to drop in this world cup especially for games that are scheduled to play in the United States of America.

At this point in time I agree with you because looking at it there is nothing that we can do, the best we can do is hope that the FIFA president does something about it as he promised in the press conference that they are working hard to make things go well because we cannot change the policy of the United States. This shows that the United doesn't really care about the World Cup because they would have made some exceptions.

[Abdulzuruku01]

The course that problem to themselves and is better they address it because already we know they are facing a lot of challenges internally and if they decided to separate themselves among the remaining Africans Nations honestly they will regret being called South Africa. I was so surprised yesterday that is only South Africans that stand with their country yesterday all other African nation are all against them, supporting Mexico who is their opponent and unfortunately they laugh at them at the end because they could not win. South Africans have course a lot of enemity for themselves because of what they are doing currently and I know there will one day beg for forgiveness.

With their pride, it will be very difficult for them to ask other Africans for forgiveness, because they think they are doing the right thing by chasing the foreigners out of their country in the name of "they are taking their jobs". Honestly it's funny how some Africans bought tickets to go to Mexico to support Mexico only to banter South Africa, but sincerely I was shocked with the amount of support Mexico was getting from round of the world that yesterday most especially from Nigerians. But in my opinion, south Africa really deserved all this banter because this isn't their first time, and with the lack of support South Africa couldn't play good football, I know that if not for this issue it would be very difficult for Mexico to defeat them because South Africa is among the strongest teams in African football and I'm not even sure if they can qualify in this group stage.

[Franctoshi]

So far, they don't really need our support and so many African countries that like supporting other Africans had reduced their influence and support for South Africa which is a sign to tell them that their government need to fix the issues on ground.
The government are supporting these people that are killing other Africans foreigners in their country and that's why the police is not even doing anything to stop them.

For the sake of sweet banter, South Africa should be knocked out firstly from the group stage, even aside what we wish for them, watching the game against Mexico, South Africa performed terribly, this is the worst performance I have seen from the South Africans, I don't know what caused it, pressure or lack of preparation but they were really awful in the game, if Mexico was a stronger country, that goals would be multiplied.

Very poor performance was a total disgrace, most likely they played that match some kind of pressure, many mistakes from their side that resulted to their lost to Mexico.
Coming to their case, I still wonder, because South Africa should on before now get sanctioned or punish by the ECOWAS community before now, where they're a member to so they can learn their lesson from there, very bad and inhuman behavioral act.

[Amphenomenon]

Very poor performance was a total disgrace, most likely they played that match some kind of pressure, many mistakes from their side that resulted to their lost to Mexico.
Coming to their case, I still wonder, because South Africa should on before now get sanctioned or punish by the ECOWAS community before now, where they're a member to so they can learn their lesson from there, very bad and inhuman behavioral act.

When the complains wasn't taken seriously this is what is expected, they took it to the World cup, and now it's more of a shame than indecent tactics.

Although, I guess they will have to put themselves in order now but still making it to the next round is still uncertain for them, except things changes for the better.

[Onyeeze]

Everyday I hear something new about the restrictions made in this version of the World Cup. First of all, most African fans were out of the hosting countries because the ban made the American government and the huge price of the tickets. Then we hear that the main African coach denied access to the USA. Later the midfielder of Ghana national football team, Thomas Partey, denied access too but this time to Canada.
Mexico has alcohol restriction, quite close to Qatar, so no direct interference with the squad of the attending nations to North America.

call someone can be denied access in entering America it most has committed something, most of people both coaches players and the referees that being denied access not to enter America because of this FIFA World Cup it is because there are not fully documented or they have crime the committed that made them not to have access to enter America, FIFA has said it that they will not determine by country for the people that will enter their country, but it is the duty of the country to have full accessibility to anyone who is entering their country

[Davidvictorson]

For the sake of sweet banter, South Africa should be knocked out firstly from the group stage, even aside what we wish for them, watching the game against Mexico, South Africa performed terribly, this is the worst performance I have seen from the South Africans, I don't know what caused it, pressure or lack of preparation but they were really awful in the game, if Mexico was a stronger country, that goals would be multiplied.

I missed the game yesterday, however, it went as I predicted and I was fully satisfied with the result.
Two red cards … sweet.
I personally do not expect any great performance from them in this tournament for a lot of reasons. The first is that they are in a tough group and they look to me like the weaker team.
I’ll make sure to watch their next game.

[juttsab@]

South Africa is the first African team loss in the World Cup 2026 matches after beating by Mexico, losing 2-0 and conceded at 9th minutes match begin its not really good game for South Africa have difficult challenge if want to qualify next round after losing three points at first match. Red card receiving by Themba Zwane at 50th minutes make difficulty for South Africa scoring the goal or taking one points from Mexico and scoring second goals at 67th minutes from Raul Jimenez.

Next tomorrow, Morocco is the second African team will play at the World Cup but have to face strong opponent Brazil and what your expectation will Morocco get three points by defeating favorite team Brazil or become the second African team have loss again.

Mexico and South Africa faced each other in the opening game of the World Cup 26 . And Mexico got their 3 points. Quinones scored the first goal in the 9th minute for Mexico and gave them early lead. In the first half Mexico kept 57% of the ball, 0.69xG and 1 big chance created and scored and total of 10 shots. In the second half Mexico dominated completely by 64% possession 0.77xG and 1 big chance created and scored and total of 6 shots . 2nd goal was scored in the 67th minute by Jimenez. SA got 2 red cards and Mexico got 1 in total 3 red cards were given.Quinones was named as player of the match for his incredible perfomance.

[Rruchi man]

I personally do not expect any great performance from them in this tournament for a lot of reasons.

Maybe the Moroccan team will be the team to help Africa escape this shame and embarrassment that the South African team has put us into.

Do you think they can win against Brazil? Or the best result is to hold them to a draw?

Double Chance Morocco.

[Ronsbit]

Very poor performance was a total disgrace, most likely they played that match some kind of pressure, many mistakes from their side that resulted to their lost to Mexico.
Coming to their case, I still wonder, because South Africa should on before now get sanctioned or punish by the ECOWAS community before now, where they're a member to so they can learn their lesson from there, very bad and inhuman behavioral act.

When the complains wasn't taken seriously this is what is expected, they took it to the World cup, and now it's more of a shame than indecent tactics.

Although, I guess they will have to put themselves in order now but still making it to the next round is still uncertain for them, except things changes for the better.

 I don't see South Africa making it through to the second stage Looking at their performance from the last match they had played. It is funny how they messed up thinking it would favour them just the way they do to other nationals on their own soil.  This time it would not be busy as usual for them. Since they're feeling like what I don't know, they should feel that way  on the pitch and defend themselves.

[alankasman]

I don't see South Africa making it through to the second stage Looking at their performance from the last match they had played. It is funny how they messed up thinking it would favour them just the way they do to other nationals on their own soil.  This time it would not be busy as usual for them. Since they're feeling like what I don't know, they should feel that way  on the pitch and defend themselves.

I thought I was the only one who thought the same thing. I previously thought the same thing. I saw their performance wasn't that strong in terms of quality. In a typical World Cup all teams that play in this quadrennial event are incredibly prepared by teams already in the group stage. But I see them as if they have no intention of advancing to the next round, especially in their first match where they suffered their first defeat against Mexico. In that match they also had two players sent off which means they can't continue in the next match unless they qualify for the next round. Only then can they do more to help their team South Africa.

In their first match, they always made mistakes in controlling the ball, which made it easier for the Mexican team to control the game which ended with a score of 2-0 for the first win for the home team but South Africa experienced many things in this World Cup because in the previous World Cup they were one of the teams that other teams were wary of because they had quite good strength but it was different from this World Cup where they seemed to have no goal in participating in this World Cup so it was natural for them to find it quite difficult to advance to the next round.

[abaeze]

So far, they don't really need our support and so many African countries that like supporting other Africans had reduced their influence and support for South Africa which is a sign to tell them that their government need to fix the issues on ground.
The government are supporting these people that are killing other Africans foreigners in their country and that's why the police is not even doing anything to stop them.

South Africans intentionally killed some Africa immigrants and made the life of some Africa immigrants so unbearable, so I don't know what South Africa will do to fix the shit they did to their fellow Africans. What South Africa saw yesterday is just morning for them, as long as South Africa is concerned, Africans won't support them in any thing. I was so happy after Mexico dismantle them yesterday in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup tournament.

Three red cards in the first match is actually a special degradation of behavior that has revealed their behavioral performance more than their playing performance to the world. If they cannot solve their behavioral problems, then international relations and public opinion in football will go against them. After watching this game, the question may now arise in the minds of the fans whether the South African government and the common people of South Africa will support their national team as before or not. Therefore, to perform on the highest stage like the World Cup, it is not only about improving the game, but also about making major changes in behavior, which they have not been able to do properly.

[Zigabel]

I don't see South Africa making it through to the second stage Looking at their performance from the last match they had played. It is funny how they messed up thinking it would favour them just the way they do to other nationals on their own soil.  This time it would not be busy as usual for them. Since they're feeling like what I don't know, they should feel that way  on the pitch and defend themselves.

Let us even hope they will make it through the group stage because they have shown how poorly organised they are and other teams are watching to know how better to face them in coming games ahead.  They may even loose support from their own fans in that their performance and character on the pitch is not encouraging the fans to key in to supporting them because they do not expect much from them in the end. They have already lost two players to red card, so in their next match they will look for substitute and they had those players as their best starting 11  I don't think it will be easy for them in the rest of the remaining group stage game.

I can't throw my support behind them as an African side because  to me they look like they are bound to fail, I will trust other African countries for a better representation since mine didn't make it to the world cup this year.

[yixichloro2xx]

South Africa is the first African team loss in the World Cup 2026 matches after beating by Mexico, losing 2-0 and conceded at 9th minutes match begin its not really good game for South Africa have difficult challenge if want to qualify next round after losing three points at first match. Red card receiving by Themba Zwane at 50th minutes make difficulty for South Africa scoring the goal or taking one points from Mexico and scoring second goals at 67th minutes from Raul Jimenez.

Next tomorrow, Morocco is the second African team will play at the World Cup but have to face strong opponent Brazil and what your expectation will Morocco get three points by defeating favorite team Brazil or become the second African team have loss again.

Brazil’s attack is still one of the best in the world, but their defense doesn’t look as solid as it used to. They sometimes leave too much space when pushing forward, as I’ve noticed in their friendly matches, which organized teams like Morocco can take advantage of. Morocco’s teamwork and defensive structure can compete with any top team, as seen in their friendlies. If Brazil tightens up defensively, they’ll be much harder to beat.

Reason why I expect Brazil to beat Morocco is because of their attackers, Raphina, Vinicius and Kendrick . They will press alot which will be too much for the Moroccan defense. Even the Brazilian defense is weak I don't expect this current Morocco attack to score more than 1 goal.  Another Advantage that I will say Brazil has is because of Carlos Ancelotti. He is a brilliant coach who has won it all in the club level. So in this world he Will want try every possible means to win it and top prove that, he will want to top his group. His brilliance added to the current team will overwhelm the Moroccan team. My prediction for this is Brazil 2-1/0  Morocco.

[Livingleged]

Talking about world cup, former Arsenal player, the Ghanian international Thomas Partey was banned from entering Canada, so he will not be part of the Ghana black stars to the world cup.
The question is, is Canadians trying to weaken the black stars or is the rape case Partey is facing that made them to refuse him entering? Whatever it is as their reason, Partey should be allowed to play for his father's land without intimidation after all the rape case was not in Canada.

[PremiumcryptoHub]

Honestly South Africa had so many chances and opportunities to score goals but they couldn’t maintain their chances of scoring goals which is why end up losing the match against Mexico, although that is because they they received two red cards that’s what affected their performances but that’s not enough reason to me since before the red cards they had opportunities to score goals right from the first half  but only wasted their efforts entirely. They allowed the Mexico dominated the entire match both the ball possession, and the raise activities of the game which was a very shameless display from the South Africa.

They wasted all the opportunities they got, and the thing is, they could not even defend themselves properly, and they could not score goals, and they could not pass, so a lot of things went wrong when they were playing, and the way they were playing it was as if South Africans were bewitched because it was just obvious that they were going to lose that game. After all, they were just not serious for them to be even representing arsenal.

Because how did they even make the mistake of receiving two red cards in such an important game? I was just disappointed because I did not even expect everything to be at this level. Even their citizens were surprised, and I think their players need more education and exposure, since they played with zero experience. It was just very disappointing at this point. And these are people we had hope for.

I watched that match, south African didn't get much opportunity, they were attacking but not offensive, Mexico was more offensive. Both countries for me were of the same level, so I felt nobody was superior. Although at a point the Ref spoiled the game, he was not supposed to shun out two Red cards to South Africa, in the second event that led to the red card, he was supposed to issue a yellow card instead.

South Africa was very insignificant compared to Mexico, because we noticed that they did not create many attacking opportunities in that match in the FIFA World Cup. Moreover, the biggest thing is that the South African team players committed a lot of fouls in that match, as a result of which they received two red cards, but if they had been more active in attack, I think they would have been able to score at least one goal against Mexico in that match. Right now, it seems that South Africa lost their opening match in Group A and are now in fourth place in that group, but Mexico and South Korea won and are respectively at the top of the table. In their next match, South Africa will face the Czech Republic, we hope they do not make the same mistakes as they did in the match against Mexico.