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2026 World Cup: Two African teams qualify for Round of 16

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Egypt have become the second African country to qualify for the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

The Pharoahs beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes.

Emam Ashour opened the scoring in the first half, before Mohamed Hany’s own goal levelled the game in the 55th minute.

It’s a first ever World Cup knockout win for Egypt and they will face either Argentina or Cape Verde next.

Morocco were the first African team to progress into the Round of 16 and they will take on co-hosts Canada.

Six countries from the continent have already been eliminated.

2026 World Cup: Two African teams qualify for Round of 16

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