Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Egypt, Morocco, and Ghana qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the expanded 48-team format gives Africa nine spots.

South Africa reach the World Cup last 32 for the first time and Morocco advance, as Africa's record 10 teams chase history at the 2026 finals.

Three African teams, Morocco, South Africa, and Côte d'Ivoire, have advanced to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, showcasing a strong performance from Africa