Morocco and Egypt Advance to World Cup Round of 16

Morocco and Egypt have successfully qualified for the Round of 16 in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. Morocco advanced by eliminating the Netherlands, while Egypt secured their place by defeating Australia.

Both teams are set to face Canada and Argentina, respectively, in the quarter-final stage. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) expressed its happiness regarding the qualification of these two North African teams, emphasizing their readiness for the upcoming matches in the Round of 16.

The announcement was made via a tweet from CAF on Saturday morning, highlighting the significance of this achievement for African football.