May 20, 2026
Morocco
With the expansion of the tournament to 48 teams, Africa introduces a historic roster of 10 nations to the global stage. Free from the bottleneck of the old qualifying format, the continent’s heavyweights and a few ambitious debutants are packing their bags for North America.
Looking at the tactical setups, current form, and group stage draws, here is a detailed analysis of the African contingent and their chances of making a deep run.
These teams possess the structural depth, elite tactical leadership, and top-tier experience required to navigate the gruelling knockout rounds.
