Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) players celebrate their progression to the Fifa World Cup Round of 32.
The group stages of the 2026 World Cup have drawn to a close, leaving a historic trail of celebration across the African continent.
Leading the charge are Morocco and Ghana, two heavyweights who held the African flag exceptionally high and have done over the years.
While both nations faced grueling groups, they were always expected to put up a fierce fight.
The Atlas Lions dominantly secured seven points, including a statement draw against Brazil to finish second in Group C, while a resilient Ghana navigated a taxing Group L to advance with four points.
