By Asuelimen Osasuyi
African teams face though teams as World Cup Round of 32 ties begins. Already, Bafana Bafana of South Africa has eliminated from the 2026 World Cup by co-hosts Canada.
A stoppage time winner by Man of the Match Stephen Eustaquio broke millions of South African hearts just when it looked like this Round of 32 tie will drag into extra-time.
Bafana Bafana will now join Tunisia, who were eliminated in the first round, to head back home.
DR Congo will be up against England, while Egypt will take on Australia for a place in the Round of 16 of the competition.
Cape Verde, the bride of the tournament face a Herculean task against reigning champions Argentina, Ghana tackle Colombia and Algeria take on Switzerland.
Cote d’Ivoire square up with Norway, Morocco battle the Netherlands and Senegal will slug it out with Belgium.
The Round of 32 fixtures kick off Sunday June 28.
Canada will now face the winners of the Round of 32 clash between Morocco and the Netherlands in the Round of 16 of the tournament.
