African football reached an unprecedented milestone at the FIFA 2026 World Cup, with nine of10 representatives qualifying for the Round of 32

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.