Nine African nations have reached the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage, breaking the previous record of two teams and marking a historic milestone 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.