2026 World Cup: end of first day, mixed results for Africa

The first day of group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup ended with mixed results for African teams. Ghana beat Panama 1-0 with a last-minute goal, and Ivory Coast also won 1-0 against Ecuador. Morocco, Egypt, DR Congo, and Cape Verde earned draws against top opponents (Brazil, Spain, Belgium, Portugal). Meanwhile, South Africa, Tunisia, Senegal, and Algeria all lost their matches.