Morocco Claims Half of Africa's World Cup Knockout Wins

Morocco continues to make history in the World Cup, achieving four victories in the knockout stages, which accounts for 50% of all African teams' wins in the tournament's history.

This milestone was reached after the "Atlas Lions" defeated Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, solidifying Morocco's status as the most successful African team in World Cup knockout history.

Morocco leads the list of African teams with the most knockout stage victories, boasting four wins, ahead of Cameroon, Senegal, Ghana, and Egypt, each with only one win.

This historic figure underscores Morocco's dominance in African football at the World Cup, following their achievement as the first African team to reach the semifinals in the 2022 edition, and they continue to create milestones in the 2026 World Cup.