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2026 World Cup: Three African teams qualify for knockout stages
At least three African countries have confirmed their spots in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.
Cote d’Ivoire became the third team to qualify, thanks to a 2-0 win over Curacao on Thursday night.
The Elephants needed all three points to be assured of a place in the knockouts.
And Nicolas Pepe’s brace ensured that the Ivorians finished second behind Group E winners, Germany.
They will now face the team that finishes as Group I runners-up.
South Africa’s 1-0 win over South Korea ensured they are through to the knockouts alongside Morocco, who had thrashed Haiti 4-2.
Tunisia is the only African team whose elimination has been confirmed.

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