World Cup 2026: Two African countries qualify for knockout stage

South Africa became the 2nd African state to suffice for the Round of 32 stage.

This follows their 1-0 triumph against South Korea successful the aboriginal hours of today.

A second-half extremity from Thapelo Maseko ensured South Africa finished successful 2nd presumption successful Group A with 4 points and progressed to the knockout stage.

The Bafana Bafana is down Mexico, who apical the radical with 9 points aft beating Czechia 3-0.

South Africa present joins Morocco arsenic the 2nd African squad to advancement to the last-32 of the World Cup.

Recall that Morocco had earlier defeated Haiti 4-2 to suffice for the knockout stage.

The North Africans finished successful 2nd presumption with 7 points successful Group C down leaders Brazil.

World Cup 2026: Two African countries suffice for knockout stage