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UEFA nations don’t add stars to their crests for Euros wins, North/South Americans don’t for Gold Cup or Copa America wins, and Asian nations don’t for AFC championships.

Why are African nations obsessed with doing this??

u/hanzeemer — 4 days ago

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For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, more than two African nations have reached the knockout stage.

Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Cape Verde and DRC have a chance to make it 8/10 African countries. Senegal with an outside chance.

u/PatientClear6445 — 6 days ago

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FIFAWC26 History rewritten!! 'Blue sharks' Cabo Verde becomes first african nation to reach knockout stage on world cup debut, after Ghana in 2006.

u/CorgiLarge2326 — 5 days ago

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Knockout stage comparison at previous 3 world cups, based on FIFA Confederations.

Notice how Europe's share is going down and Africa's share is going up. African contingent has been putting up terrific show.

u/CorgiLarge2326 — 4 days ago

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Really really proud of Ghana! The first team to keep a clean sheet against England in nearly 2 years! And it's in the World Cup!

u/dacomentvs — 8 days ago

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i spent the day in Little Senegal, NYC, during Senegal vs Norway

and received immense hospitality and welcoming spirit. Senegal rek!

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u/upwitholives21 — 5 days ago

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New Zealand 1 - [2] Egypt — Mohamed Salah 67'

u/DragonSlayer271 — 9 days ago

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African teams making it to the WC2026 knock outs stage. Who do you think goes furthest?

This tournament has been special for African football. As group play wraps up (June 27), here's where things stand:

Confirmed for the Round of 32:

Morocco — topped Group C alongside Brazil, looking sharp so far

South Africa — Bafana Bafana stunned South Korea 1-0 to reach the knockouts for the first time ever. Huge moment for the country.

Ivory Coast — bounced back from a Germany loss with wins over Ecuador and Curaçao to lock up 2nd in Group E

Still fighting for their lives today/tomorrow:

Egypt (need a result vs Iran)

Ghana (beat Panama, chasing Croatia)

Cape Verde (incredible underdog run, drew Spain!)

Algeria (need a big win vs Austria)

DR Congo Still have a chance if they win the clash with Uzbekhistan and Portual lose to Colombia

Already out: Tunisia and Senegal couldn't get out of their groups this time.

With the expanded 48-team format, CAF sent 10 teams — the most ever — and at least 3 are through, possibly more by tomorrow. South Africa's first-ever knockout appearance alone makes this a landmark World Cup for the continent.

Who do you think goes furthest? 🔥

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u/JonGax — 6 days ago

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Egypt won today and my company driver turned the car into a stadium 😂

I was expecting a normal, quiet ride to work today.

But my Egyptian company driver had other plans 😭🇪🇬

Egypt won their match and this man did not miss a single second of celebration. The car basically became a live football podcast on wheels.

Every traffic light = replay moment
Every car horn = “GOOOAL” reaction 😂⚽

I’m just sitting there thinking:
“Bro I didn’t subscribe to the premium sports package…”

At this point I wasn’t even a passenger, I was just a live audience member in a moving studio 🚗😂

10/10 entertainment, 2/10 focus on driving 😭

Congrats to all Egyptian people 🇪🇬 Moooooosalhhhhh

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u/RevolutionarySky2529 — 10 days ago