CAF celebrates Morocco, Egypt reaching 2026 World Cup Round of 16
Earlier today, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) celebrated after Morocco and Egypt secured their places in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a tightly contested match, while Egypt eliminated Australia to advance. The two North‑African sides are the only African teams still alive in the tournament.
CAF took to X (formerly Twitter) Saturday morning to share its optimism, posting: “Africa marches on. Morocco and Egypt are ready for their Round of 16 clashes.” The confederation expressed confidence that both teams are prepared for their upcoming opponents: Morocco will face Canada, and Egypt will take on Argentina in the next round.
Social media buzzed with celebrations from Lagos to Cairo as supporters praised the teams’ performances and hailed the continental breakthrough. These results keep African hopes alive on the world stage, giving fans across the continent a reason to believe a deep run is still possible. With the quarter‑final berth at stake, the upcoming matches will be crucial tests against strong opponents from North and South America.
What does this mean for you as a supporter? Will you back Morocco’s bid to upset Canada, or do you think Egypt has what it takes to challenge Argentina? Consider how these matches could shape Africa’s legacy at this World Cup and plan to follow the fixtures as they are announced.