France has advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a victory in their Round of 16 match, where Kylian Mbappé played a key role. They will face Morocco, who also secured a win in their respective Round of 16 encounter. This matchup marks an important stage in the tournament for both teams, as they compete for a place in the semi-finals.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed the Ugandan Government's commitment to hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), promising financial support, infrastructure development, and enhanced regional cooperation. This endorsement includes backing for a single East African visa to facilitate the tournament. The announcement was made during a meeting with the AFCON Local Organising Committee at State House in Entebbe.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is underway, with several teams advancing to the round of 32 while others have been eliminated. This tournament marks the first expansion to 48 teams, accompanied by a new qualification system that allows more nations, including some third-placed teams, to progress to the knockout rounds, according to The Kenya Times.

France qualified for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup after defeating Paraguay 1-0 at Philadelphia Stadium. The match featured a second-half penalty scored by Kylian Mbappe, which proved to be the decisive goal in a tightly contested game.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments scheduled for 2028, 2032, and 2036, inviting interested countries to submit their proposals.

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Morocco and Egypt have successfully advanced to the Round of 16, becoming two of the ten African nations competing in the tournament. They qualified from the initial round of 32 after completing the group stages, marking a significant achievement for African representation in the event.