The 35th edition of the African continental tournament takes place in Morocco between 24 teams, with the group stage starting on December 21 and the final taking place on January 18, 2026. This is a huge tournament, with some of the world's best players representing their countries, including Mo Salah seeking his first AFCON win with Egypt, Riyad Mahrez (Algeria), Sadio Mane (Senegal), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), and many more.
South Africa (Image credit: Charle Lombard/Gallo Images/Getty Images) The South Africa World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up ahead of their big return. They topped their World Cup 2026 qualification group after beating Rwanda in their final game of qualifying in October 2025. Thousands of their fans are sure to descend on America, much like the fans of the Mamelodi Sundowns in the 2025 Club World Cup.