From Bafana Bafana’s historic qualification to Tunisia’s early exit, here is exactly where every African nation stands as the Group Stage comes to an end in North America.
Group A: South Africa qualify
Bafana Bafana have made history, beating South Korea 1-0 thanks to a Thapelo Maseko goal to qualify for the Round of 32 for the first time. South Africa finish second behind Mexico, who topped the group, with Czechia eliminated.
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Group C: Morocco through
Morocco finished second behind Brazil after a 4-2 win over Haiti, securing their place in the knockout rounds. Scotland’s fate hangs on the third-place standings after finishing on three points.
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Group E: Ivory Coast in pole position
Ivory Coast remain favourites for second place behind already-confirmed group winners Germany, needing only to avoid defeat against Curacao in their final match to secure their spot, courtesy of a head-to-head win over Ecuador.
Group F: Tunisia eliminated
Tunisia’s tournament is over after back-to-back defeats to Sweden and Japan, with their final group match against Netherlands now a formality. They finish bottom.
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Group G: Egypt in control
Egypt sit top of Group G on four points following their win over New Zealand and head into their final match against Iran in control of their own destiny, needing only a win or draw to top the group.
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Group H: Cape Verde, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia all alive
Cape Verde remain in the fight for the second automatic spot behind Spain, who have all but secured top spot, with Uruguay and Saudi Arabia both also still in contention heading into the final round of fixtures.
Group I: Senegal’s fate undecided
Senegal face Iraq in a winner-takes-all clash for third place, after France and Norway both already secured their places in the knockout rounds.
Group J: Algeria fighting for second
Algeria kept their hopes alive with a win over Jordan, who have been eliminated, and now face Austria in their final match with second place in Group J on the line.
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Group K: DR Congo still in contention
DR Congo remain in the hunt for a third-place spot after their narrow defeat to Colombia, who have already secured top spot in the group, and face Uzbekistan in their final match needing a win.
Group L: Ghana in the driving seat
Ghana sit level with England on four points following their goalless draw, and could win the group outright with victory over Croatia in their final fixture, while already-eliminated Panama prepare to exit the tournament.
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