Nigeria, July 4 -- Africa's representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been reduced to just two teams after Ghana and Cape Verde suffered narrow Round of 32 defeats to Colombia and defending champions Argentina respectively.

Their exits leave Morocco and Egypt as the continent's only remaining representatives in the Round of 16.

While the Atlas Lions will be up against co-hosts Canada in the Round of 16, Egypt have a tougher assignment against the defending champions Argentina who narrowly scraped past Cape Verde.

Tunisia were the first African side to exit the tournament after failing to progress from the group stage.

In the knockout round, South Africa fell 1-0 to Canada, Cote d'Ivoire lost 2-1 to Norway, DR Congo were beaten 2-1...