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Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties to secure their first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory and advance to the last 16.
Egypt advanced to the Round of 16 at the World Cup after defeating Australia in a penalty shootout, with Mohamed Salah scoring a decisive panenka. They will face the winner of Argentina vs Cape Verde.
Morocco reached the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. They will face Canada in Houston.
Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to become the first African nation to reach the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic milestone for African football.