Three African nations—Egypt, Cape Verde, and Ghana—are set to battle for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, with Morocco currently the only African team guaranteed progression.Morocco secured their spot after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands, extending their historic run in the tournament.

Africa entered the expanded 2026 World Cup with 10 teams, showcasing strong group-stage performance, but the knockout rounds have seen only Morocco advance.Egypt faces Australia in Dallas, Cape Verde takes on Argentina in Miami, and Ghana confronts Colombia in Kansas City.These matches will determine whether Africa sends more representatives to the Round of 16 or if Morocco remains the sole African standard-bearer.The continent’s hopes rest on these teams’ performances, with each match carrying significant implications for Africa’s presence in the tournament.