Four African Teams Still Fighting for FIFA World Cup Knockout Places

With Bafana Bafana and Morocco safely through to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, four African nations still have everything to play for as the group stage reaches its final round.

Egypt, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde and Algeria all remain in contention to join South Africa and Morocco in the knockout stages.

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Egypt Hold Their Fate in Their Own Hands

Egypt head into their final Group G match with four points from two games.

A victory over Iran will guarantee the Pharaohs a place in the Round of 32.

Ivory Coast Need One More Result

Ivory Coast sit second in Group E on three points and know that avoiding defeat against Curaçao will secure qualification.

A draw would also leave the Elephants in contention for one of the tournament’s best third-placed places.

Cape Verde Eye a Historic Last-32 Berth

Cape Verde remain unbeaten after earning draws against Spain and Uruguay in Group H.

A victory over Saudi Arabia in their final group match will guarantee a place in the knockout rounds.

Algeria Still Have Everything to Play For

Algeria remain firmly in the race for the Round of 32.

Heading into their final Group J fixture, they are level on points with Austria and know that a victory will secure qualification.

A draw could also be enough to progress, while the Desert Foxes could still advance as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams if other results go in their favour.

South Africa and Morocco Already Through

South Africa became the first African nation to qualify for the knockout stages after defeating South Korea 1-0, while Morocco booked their place in the Round of 32 with a 4-2 victory over Haiti.

With two African nations already through, attention now turns to Egypt, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde and Algeria as they look to strengthen Africa’s presence in the knockout rounds.

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