Overview:
The two nations join co-hosts United States, Canada and Mexico, five-time champions Brazil, defending champions Argentina and two former winners France and Spain.
Africa has two representatives in the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in United States, Canada and Mexico.
Morocco, who reached the semi-final in 2022 and Egypt, playing in the knock out stages of the greatest showpiece for the first time.
The Atlas Lions overcame three-time finalists Netherlands in the round of 32 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time after Issa Diop scored late to draw both levels in 90 minutes.
On other hand, Egypt eliminated Australia with a perfect penalty shootout after they drew 1-1 after Emam Ashour early goal was cancelled out in the second half.
The two nations join co-hosts United States, Canada and Mexico, five-time champions Brazil, defending champions Argentina and two former winners France and Spain.
Others in the round of 16 are Colombia, Norway, Switzerland and Belgium.
The knock out matches begin with Canada and Morocco facing off on Sunday.
Complete Round of 16 fixtures [All Times EAT]
Saturday July 4, 2026
- Canada vs Morocco 8pm
Sunday July 5, 2026
- Paraguay vs France 12am
- Brazil vs Norway 11pm
Monday July 6, 2026
- Mexico vs England 3am
- Portugal vs Spain 4am
Tuesday July 7, 2026
- USA vs Belgium 3am
- Egypt vs Egypt 7pm
- Switzerland vs Colombia 11pm
How to watch
All matches will be live on DStv on four dedicated FIFA World Cup Channels in multiple languages. The Channels are FIFA World Cup Central (Channel 222), FIFA World Cup Extra (Channel 223), FIFA World Cup Pass (Channel 225), and FIFA World Cup Swahili (Channel 224).
