
Africa's World Cup aspirations faced a significant blow as seven teams were eliminated in the last 32, marking a historic collapse for the continent. Only Egypt and Morocco remain in the tournament, setting an unwanted record for African nations in the competition.
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Morocco and Egypt are the last two African nations remaining in the FIFA World Cup, following the elimination of Ghana and Cape Verde in the Round of 32. Their exits mark a disappointing moment for African teams in the tournament, as they were unable to advance further.
The South African Sport·July 4, 2026 at 4:14 AM
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Eastleigh Voice·July 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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Legit.ng·June 25, 2026 at 2:49 AM
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SABC Sport·July 4, 2026 at 5:13 AM