Nigeria, June 5 -- With just six days to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, football fans across Africa are once again dreaming of another historic campaign on the biggest stage of the game.

Over the decades, African teams have produced some of the World Cup's most memorable moments, breaking barriers, upsetting giants and inspiring millions across the continent.

As the countdown continues, PREMIUM TIMES looks back at six unforgettable moments that helped shape Africa's World Cup story.

Africa's first World Cup win came in Argentina in 1978 when Tunisia defeated Mexico 3-1.

After falling behind early, the North Africans fought back to record a historic victory and become the first African nat...