Seven African Teams Make History with 2026 World Cup Round of 32 Berths
Africa has stamped its mark on the expanded 2026 World Cup with seven nations reaching the Round of 32. South Africa caused one of the tournament’s biggest upsets by finishing second in Group A after beating South Korea 1–0. They now face Canada in the knockout stage. Morocco, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Senegal, Cape Verde and Ghana also secured progression from their groups. Senegal’s 5–0 demolition of Iraq made history as the first African side to score five goals in a single World Cup match. DR Congo could join the list after their final Group K match, but even without them this is one of Africa’s best World Cup group-stage performances ever.
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