It is a historic campaign for African football at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with an incredible nine out of ten countries

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.

Only one knockout match is already officially slated - Canada vs South Africa

South Africa, also known as Bafana Bafana in the football world, created history by advancing to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage for the first time after a 1-0 victory over…

Three African teams, Morocco, South Africa, and Côte d'Ivoire, have advanced to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, showcasing a strong performance from Africa

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Four knockout matches have been already officially slated

Paraguay, Egypt, Portugal, England, and Ghana qualify for the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 as the first 48-team tournament delivers group-stage drama.

Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Egypt, Morocco, and Ghana qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the expanded 48-team format gives Africa nine spots.

Senegal advances to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams from Group I, marking their fourth World Cup appearance.

Seven African nations, including Morocco and South Africa, have advanced to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, showcasing a strong performance from the contin

Seven African nations, including Morocco and South Africa, have advanced to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a strong showing.

Six of Africa’s 10 representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have secured places in the Round of 32 following the latest round of matches.

Track the race for the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 as third-placed teams battle for the final spots under FIFA’s new 48-team tournament format.

African teams continue to make their mark at the FIFA 2026 World Cup, with six countries already securing places in the Round of 32.

This follows the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan and Algeria’s stunning 3-3 draw against Austria on Saturday night.

Africa made history with 10 nations qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Following Congo's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan on Saturday, eight of those teams are advancing to the…

The group stages of the 2026 World Cup have drawn to a close, leaving a historic trail of celebration across the African continent.

Get the complete list of FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 fixtures, dates, and venues. See which teams are playing in the knockout stage.

The FIFA World Cup knockout stage has begun with 32 teams progressing and 16 eliminated from the 2026 edition.

It is a historic campaign for African football at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with an incredible nine out of ten countries