South Africa reach the World Cup last 32 for the first time and Morocco advance, as Africa's record 10 teams chase history at the 2026 finals.
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Key Facts
—The record: A record 10 African teams are at the 2026 World Cup, the most the continent has ever sent.
—The history: South Africa beat South Korea to reach the last 32 for the first time in their history.
—The favourites: Morocco, semi-finalists in 2022, beat Haiti 4-2 to march into the knockout rounds.
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