African countries set a new World Cup record

Today, June 28, all the matches of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup ended, the results of which were determined. For the first time in the history of the World Cup, nine African national teams reached the playoff stage at once. Algeria, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Morocco, Senegal and South Africa took part in the 1/16 finals. Let's add that the only African country that failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup playoffs is Tunisia, which finished last in the group, remaining without points after three matches. It is also worth noting that for DR Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, South Africa, Egypt and Cape Verde, this will be the debut playoff in the history of the World Cup. Earlier it was reported that by goals from penalties.