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Morocco follow Egypt into exit following Dembele and Mbappe’ strikes

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 - by Oluwagbenga Adewoye - Leave a Comment

Morocco have been ousted from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 after losing 2-0 to France to follow Egypt in exit on Thursday. Kylian Mbappe struck in the 59th minute to break the resilience of the African side after previously missing several chances, including a penalty. Ousmane Dembele then scored the second goal by unleaching a powerful shot into the right bottom-corner of the net after outwitting his marker. The French team who booked their place in the semifinals have now twice stopped Morocco from proceeding after a similar situation occured at the 2022 World Cup. Mbappe who won the Man-of-the-match for his efforts was substituted before the end of the game. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claims foul after Argentina defeat Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed that the match between his side and Argentina was not fairly played after losing 3-2 in the round of 32. Hassan revealed that the officiating was subjective and claimed that Mohammed Salah’s strike that hit the back of the net should have been regarded as a goal after the centre referee ruled it out. The Egyptian legend also claimed that the third goal for Argentina should not have stood for a previous infringement.

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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.