Africa has rewritten FIFA World Cup history after an unprecedented nine of its 10 teams from the continent secured places in the Round of 32 in the 2026 tournament, smashing the previous record of just two African teams reaching the knockout stage in a single edition.

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.

Only one knockout match is already officially slated - Canada vs South Africa