Morocco defeated Nigeria 4–2 on penalties after a goalless draw in the AFCON 2025 semifinal. They will face Senegal in the final in Rabat on January 18, 2026.

After Ghana was drawn with England, Croatia, and Panama for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, former captain Asamoah Gyan said the team remains optimistic and ready to fight for qualification to the knockout stage.

Kylian Mbappé scored all four goals as Real Madrid defeated Olympiacos 4–3 in Piraeus, earning Los Blancos their first-ever win on Greek soil and a vital Champions League boost.

Chelsea delivered a dominant 3–0 victory over Barcelona in the 2025/26 Champions League, with goals from Estevão and Liam Delap sealing one of their biggest European wins since 2021.