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Nine African nations secure historic World Cup knockout spots to prove growing quality and potential
African teams have delivered big time at the 2026 World Cup, but can they take it a step further by making noise in the knockout rounds?
Co-hosts Canada take on South Africa today in the first round-of-32 match in the 96-year history of the World Cup. Defeat to Switzerland in their final group game saw Canada qualify as runners-up of Group B,
Africa made history with 10 nations qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Following Congo's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan on Saturday, eight of those teams are advancing to the knockout stage.
The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.
The World Cup round of 32 is underway, which means teams are beginning to qualify for the round of 16. Canada is through. See who else will join them.
Tracking the World Cup standings
The soccer greats — Brazil, England, Spain — have been giving uneven performances out on the pitch during this World Cup. Meanwhile, team from Africa have been relentless.
South Korea sit one result from the round of 32, while South Africa, back at a World Cup for the first time since hosting in 2010, must win. Here is how to watch South Africa vs South Korea live and for free.
