Africa’s premier biennial men’s football championship, evolving in format and scope.
CAF overturned Senegal's 1-0 victory in the recent AFCON final after protests over VAR decisions. Morocco was awarded the title following an appeal, prompting ongoing disputes. CAF plans regulatory reforms and a leadership change amid controversy.
CAF officials say AFCON 2027, co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, will be a major tourism and investment platform. Uganda’s private sector and UTB are expected to leverage the event to diversify tourism, infrastructure and culture, with qualification announcements due in Sept 2026 and a projected USD 2+ billion economic impact.
Omar Artan has been denied entry to the United States and removed from FIFA’s World Cup referees after U.S. Customs and Border Protection found him inadmissible during vetting. Artan returned to Mogadishu on Wednesday and received a hero's welcome; Somali officials and football figures have protested the decision.
Omar Artan, Somalia’s top referee, has been denied entry to the United States on vetting grounds during the World Cup. FIFA will pay him for the tournament, and UEFA has appointed him to officiate future matches. The incident has sparked criticism of host-country immigration policies and sparked broader debate about the World Cup’s inclusivity.
Tunisia has dismissed Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 opening loss to Sweden and has appointed Hervé Renard to lead the team for its remaining Group F matches. Renard has arrived in Monterrey with four days to prepare for Saturday's match against Japan and brings World Cup experience with Morocco and Saudi Arabia plus two Africa Cup of Nations titles.