Nine African teams advance to 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages, triggering fan token surges. South Africa's SAFA token jumps 37% as Kraken sponsors FIFA.

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.

Seven African nations, including Morocco and South Africa, have advanced to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a strong showing.