Nine of the 10 African teams that qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup advance to the knockout stage, according to reports covering results from Saturday night. Congo books a place in the next round after defeating Uzbekistan 3-1. Algeria also secures advancement following a 3-3 draw against Austria described as “stunning,” with the level score still proving enough for the team to reach the knockouts.
The outcomes collectively mark a historic moment for African football, with all but one of the continent’s representatives moving beyond the group stage. The reports frame this as a record-like achievement in terms of the number of African nations reaching the knockout phase, attributing the advancement to the specific group results involving Congo and Algeria.
