African teams have now completed Matchday 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, producing a mixed set of results across the board. Softfootball gathered the overall statistics as follows:
- Played: 10
- Wins: 3
- Draws: 3
- Losses: 4
- Goals scored: 12
- Goals conceded: 15
Matchday 2 Results
| Fixture | Result |
|---|---|
| South Africa vs Czechia | 1–1 |
| Morocco vs Scotland | 1–0 |
| Ivory Coast vs Germany | 1–2 |
| Tunisia vs Japan | 0–4 |
| Egypt vs New Zealand | 3–1 |
| Cape Verde vs Uruguay | 2–2 |
| Senegal vs Norway | 2–3 |
| Algeria vs Jordan | 2–1 |
| DR Congo vs Colombia | 0–1 |
| Ghana vs England | 0–0 |
Notable Outcomes
- Cape Verde earned a valuable point with a 2–2 draw against Uruguay, taking them to 2 points from two matches.
- Morocco secured a crucial 1–0 win over Scotland, guaranteeing their progression to the Round of 32.
- Egypt and Algeria also picked up important victories to keep their qualification hopes alive.
On the flip side:
- Ivory Coast, DR Congo, and Tunisia all suffered defeats.
- Tunisia became the first African nation eliminated from the tournament after two consecutive losses.
African representation remains competitive, with several teams still in strong contention heading into Matchday 3.
