The scoreline looks comprehensive – a 29-point victory for New Zealand and an 18th consecutive World Cup victory – but the Black Ferns required a ruthless 14 minutes after half-time against South Africa to avoid what would have been the upset of the sporting year so far.

South Africa head coach Swys de Bruin said "a giant has awoken" after the Springbok Women departed Rugby World Cup 2025 on the back of making history.

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Morocco become the first African side to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Mohamed Salah's Egypt are on the brink of joining them.

The second half of the 8th round of African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup takes place this Monday, September 8, 2025.This stage promises to be decisive for Egypt and Tunisia, who are now on the brink of securing their tickets to the World Cup in North America.

African media have quizzed FIFA president Gianni Infantino if people from the continent will be safe and welcome in the United States at the 2026 World Cup

There are three gameweeks still to play in the group stage of the Africa World Cup qualifying campaign, and expect the continent's representatives for Canada-Mexico-USA next June to shape up over the rest of the international break.

The Atlas Lions prevail in Ndola and maintain their flawless run in the qualifiers2026 Africa World Cup qualifiers/ Zambi 0-2 Morocco / Photo : @EnMarocMorocco logically outclassed Zambia on Monday,