From Cape Verde’s showdown with Argentina to Morocco’s title ambitions, African teams dominate the 2026 World Cup knockout stage like never before.

Morocco lead an Arab surge at the 2026 World Cup, with Egypt, Algeria and Saudi Arabia all fighting to turn a memorable campaign into historic knockout runs.

The soccer greats — Brazil, England, Spain — have been giving uneven performances out on the pitch during this World Cup. Meanwhile, team from Africa have been relentless.

Cape Verde's incredible World Cup debut continues as they secured a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, propelling them into the knockout stages. This historic achievement, fueled by…