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Katangee

[kira 👾 @kirawontmiss]

We literally witnessed corruption in broad daylight and there’s nothing we can do about it

[E @Ellis_]

Why the hell is Jordan Ayew still starting for Ghana in BIG 2026?

[AYANFE @CHULLY1010]

South Africans be like 😂😂😂

[WhatsApp @WhatsApp]

Username reservations are here, as more and more people claim theirs, here’s answers to the top questions you’re asking ⬇️

Q: Are usernames mandatory?

A: Nope, they are optional.

Q: What if the username I want isn’t available?

A: There’s a few reasons you might not be able to reserve the username you want:

1) It’s an existing Instagram or Facebook username; these are reserved for their owners.

2) We’ve held well-known names and some variations of them - like public figures, celebrities, government entities and Meta-verified accounts - so they can only be claimed by their legitimate owners. If you try to reserve those, the system will say it’s not available.

3) Someone already claimed a common name, in that case use the username generator.

Q: What if someone creates a username similar to mine to impersonate me or run a scam, how do you stop someone from pretending to be me?

A: Usernames are not available for messaging yet. When they are, and you get a message from someone new, we’ll let you know the country origin, and a warning for first time outreach. Well-known public-figure names and their variations are held for verified owners. We’re also keeping a close eye on blocks and reports to take action against scammers.

Q: Can random people message me if they know or guess my username?

A: Just like you can’t search for a phone number in WhatsApp, you can’t search for a username. The best way to prevent someone from contacting you is to add a username key and to choose a username that is unique to WhatsApp.

All the current measures remain in place to prevent unwanted contact, including warnings with details about unknown senders (whether they're a new account, if you share groups, what country they're in) and the ability to block and report.

Q: What is a username key?

A: An extra layer of protection you can enable with your username, so that another user will have to know both your username and your username key to contact you. You can reset your key at any time to stop new inbound contact through your username.

Q: Do I have to link my other Meta accounts?

A: If you want the same username as your Instagram or Facebook account, you’ll have to link them. This one of the ways to reduce impersonation and to make sure you’re the legitimate owner of the account. But after that, you can unlink the account if you want, or you can choose a username unique to WhatsApp.

Q: Can I change my username later?

A: Yes, as long as the new one you want is available.

A few more things to keep in mind...

People are making false claims about reserving popular or well-known usernames - this isn't true, only the legitimate account owners are able to reserve well-known public-figure names.

We enabled reservations before usernames launch later this year because we think people will feel strongly about what username they want on WhatsApp. We’re taking our time and listening to feedback so that when it rolls out later this year we get it right.

[Sunny @sunnny1583]

No wayyyy, apple is available on WhatsApp usernames 💀

[kojo @Kojo4Dmb]

@righteous_sou1 @AUGUAMA @AnnanPerry So you say someone’s comment is the dumpest yet you came to prove that you have no sense

[Enokay @enokay69]

Thank you for this. I’m not going to see i paid for correct score on whatsapp again.

[WhatsApp @WhatsApp]

your phone number is personal and sometimes you want to connect without handing it over. that's why we're introducing usernames for WhatsApp.

starting this week, you can reserve a username to use later this year when we launch the feature. It takes just a few seconds, make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp and then go to Settings > Account > Username.

[. @Kowreports]

@WhatsApp Good

[. @Kowreports]

@ghonetv Good

[Neal 🇦🇺 @NealGardner_]

Africa and South America have absolutely dominated Europe at the World Cup.

[Serwaa Amihere, Esq @Serwaa_Amihere]

We should not behave like the proverbial vulture that says it will repair its roof after the rains, only to forget about it once the weather clears - Pres. Mahama

[WelBeast @WelBeast]

Holly shit Canada. Last minute dagger on South Africa. Time to go bek home South Africa.

[(fan) Trey @UTDTrey]

The dopamine of scrolling through twitter when South Africa loses

[Shaban Mohammed @ShabanMo9]

A Croatian supporter asked if we could swap jerseys because he loved my Ghana 🇬🇭 shirt. Of course I said yes 🇬🇭🤝🇭🇷

A special World Cup moment, exchanging jerseys from the stands. Football truly brings people together. ❤️

[Timothy Selikem Korku Donkor @DonkorST]

No bike lanes in Ghana.
No sidewalks.

Are streets designed only for cars?
What thinking goes on in the Ministry of Roads?

[B/R Football @brfootball]

9/10 African nations at the 2026 World Cup have advanced to the knockouts.

Incredible 👏🇨🇻🇸🇳🇨🇮🇬🇭🇲🇦🇩🇿🇪🇬🇨🇩🇿🇦

[MKN #CNF @iNduati]

@AlfredThongs @FabrizioRomano And now we have the highest percentage in RO32 qualifications.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

Historical World Cup for African teams. 🌍✊🏿

✅🇿🇦 South Africa
✅🇨🇻 Cape Verde
✅🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
✅🇲🇦 Morocco
✅🇸🇳 Senegal
✅🇬🇭 Ghana
✅🇪🇬 Egypt
✅🇨🇩 RD Congo
✅🇩🇿 Algeria
❌🇹🇳 Tunisia

9️⃣/🔟 teams have qualified to World Cup Round of 32 👏🏾✨

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🌎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇭🇷🇬🇭 OFFICIAL: England, Croatia and Ghana fly to World Cup Round of 32! ✈️

Panama are eliminated. ❌🇵🇦