Nine African teams, including Nigeria, have advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage, marking an unprecedented achievement for the continent.

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

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.