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Egypt and Morocco Carry Africa’s Hopes into the World Cup 2026 Round of 16

Sat , July 04 2026 / 07:16 PM By: Misr Connect 3 min read
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منتخبا مصر والمغرب يمثلان إفريقيا في دور الـ16 من كأس العالم 2026 بعد خروج معظم المنتخبات الإفريقية.

Only Egypt and Morocco remain representing Africa in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after seven African teams were eliminated in the Round of 32.

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⚽ A Tough End for Most African Teams

The Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, marking a difficult stage for African football.

Out of a large African representation in the knockout phase, only Egypt and Morocco remain in the competition, continuing their journey into the Round of 16 🏆.


❌ Seven African Teams Eliminated

The round saw the elimination of seven African nations:

South Africa

Algeria

Cape Verde

DR Congo

Ivory Coast

Ghana

Senegal

Despite high expectations, their journeys ended at the first knockout stage ⚽.


🌍 A Historic African Presence Despite Exit

Even with multiple exits, African football achieved a milestone in this edition, recording its largest-ever presence in the knockout stages of the World Cup.

This was made possible by the expanded format featuring 48 teams, which increased opportunities for representation.


🔥 Egypt and Morocco as Continental Hope

With most African teams eliminated, Egypt and Morocco now stand as the continent’s remaining hopes in the tournament.

Fans across Africa are rallying behind both teams, hoping they can continue their journey deep into the competition and possibly achieve historic success ⚽🏆.


🏆 Big Dreams Ahead

As the tournament enters its decisive phase, expectations are rising for both Egypt and Morocco, who have shown strong performances so far.

Supporters are dreaming of a breakthrough moment for African football in this edition of the World Cup.


🔚 Conclusion

Africa’s hopes now rest on Egypt and Morocco as they continue a challenging but historic journey in the 2026 World Cup.

💬 Can either team reach the semifinals and make African football history?

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