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.

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

Paraguay, Egypt, Portugal, England, and Ghana qualify for the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 as the first 48-team tournament delivers group-stage drama.