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Egypt join Morocco in round of 16 of 2026 World Cup

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026 - by Oluwagbenga Adewoye - Leave a Comment

Egypt have joined Morocco in the round of 16 after securing a 1-1 (4-2 on penalties) against Australia at the ongoing 2026 World Cup on Friday. The Pharaohs raced into the lead in the 13th minute of the game through a strike from Emam Ashour before Mohammed Hany turned the ball into his own net to ensure that Australia levelled, therefore, forcing the game into an extra-time. Egypt made spirited effort to score but could not beat the defensive measure put in place by the Austrians, as the game entered into penalties. Mohammed Salah and Hossan Andelmaguid converted their efforts, as Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington threw away their chances which ensured that Egypt nicked a place in the next round of the competition. Egypt will face Argentina, the Lionel Messi’s side defeated another African team Cape Verde 3-2 on Saturday morning. The loss of Cape Verde to the Argentines is the first since the 2026 global tournament started after securing three draws in the group stage, including holding former champions Spain. Cape Verde have now joined Tunisia, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Algeria, DR Congo and Ghana who lost to Colombia in exit. Morocco will take on Canada for a chance to reach the last eight of the competition after securing a famous victory over Netherlands.

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Achrat Hakimi’s Goal Propels Morocco to Round 32

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 - by Oluwagbenga Adewoye - Leave a Comment

Achraf Hakimi was on the scoresheet to help Morocco secure a crucial 4-2 win over Haiti in their last group game at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. The Paris Saint Germain defender ignited a comeback for his side after going down to a tenth-minute own goal from goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, scoring in the 39th minute. Morocco were again on the backfoot after conceding in the 43rd minute, however, a late-minute strike before the half-time break from Ismael Saibali ensured a 2-2 draw. The Atlas Lions continued to push for a goal and deservedly got two after the restart of the game through substitute Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine. Morocco now have seven points from three games after previously forcing Brazil to a draw and securing a hard-fought victory over Scotland. The points ganered have ensured the Moroccans nick a place in the round of 32 of the global tournament, finishing second behind leaders, Brazil. Japan Oust Tunisia Japan pommelled Tunisia 4-0 at the ongoing 2026 World Cup, thus, outsting them from the tournament. The African side previously suffered a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening game and now at the bottom of Group F with no single point. Tunisia will play Netherlands in their last group game before departing from the tournament on Friday.