Africa made history with 10 nations qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Following Congo's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan on Saturday, eight of those teams are advancing to the knockout stage.

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