World leaders with the Group of 20 rich and developing nations will meet this weekend in Johannesburg for the bloc’s first summit in Africa.

World Cup co-host Mexico was optimistic about its chances of advancing from the group stage after being drawn to play against South Africa, South Korea and a yet-to-be-determined European team. While some TV analysts described the group as “easy,

Mexico's Edoson Álvarez said that playing at home will also help the team try to at least reach the quarterfinals.

The first Group of 20 summit to be held in Africa opened on Saturday with an ambitious agenda to make progress on solving some of the long-standing problems that have afflicted the world's poorest nations.

Cameroon, Congo, Gabon and Nigeria clash for entry into the FIFA intercontinental playoff tournament for the World Cup.

The president did not attend this year’s annual gathering in South Africa, which has been a frequent target of his attacks.

Africa's overall performance at the U17 World Cup was rather average, with none of the continent's representatives managing to reach the tournament's final four. Below are the four most prolific African players at the premier youth competition.

Africa is home to an extraordinary wealth of natural and cultural heritage, encompassing stunning historical sites and places, vibrant traditions, iconic landscapes, and globally significant sites that shape its identity and inspire the world. Yet, the ...

Three Mexican cities poised to host 2026 World Cup matches are finishing renovations and bracing for massive crowds attending FIFA fan festivals.