In total, 10 sides qualify for the tournament, doubling the five spots African sides used to get when a 32-team field was utilised

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.

African teams continue to make their mark at the FIFA 2026 World Cup, with six countries already securing places in the Round of 32.