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    2026 FIFA World Cup

    World Cup 2026: Nine African teams qualify for knockout stage

    Raphael Bannerman-QuarteyBy Raphael Bannerman-QuarteyJune 28, 2026No Comments1 Min Read
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    TORONTO, ONTARIO - JUNE 17: Brandon Thomas-Asante #10 of Ghana celebrates the team's 1-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between Ghana and Panama at Toronto Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Ezra Shaw - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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    Nine African countries gave their best bet to secure qualification to the next stage of the global tournament.

    IIn the expanded 48-country tournament, African teams represented the continent with pride and passion going on to deliver their best performance against the rest of the World .

    Bar Tunisia, all other countries qualified to the Round of 32, , Ghana, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Egypt, South Africa, Cape Verde, Algeria, Senegal and DR Congo .

    Ghana was housed in group L, England, Croatia and Panama. They entirely finished 3rd after winning one, drawing and losing one apiece.

    They will now face Group K winners Colombia at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, July 4. The Black Stars are aiming to reach the Round of 16 for the third time in their history.

    Elsewhere, Morocco take on the Netherlands, Ivory Coast face Norway, Egypt meet Australia, Senegal square off against Belgium, Algeria play Switzerland, South Africa open the knockout stage against Canada, Cape Verde face defending champions Argentina and DR Congo have a daunting meeting with England.

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    Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

    Writer/Talker/Pundict. I have Sports at heart.

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