African nations secure places at expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup
Staff Reporter AFRICA will be represented by 10 nations at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine countries securing direct qualification and one earning a place through the intercontinental play-offs for the tournament to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The Confederation of African ... The post African nations secure places at expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on Informanté .
Staff Reporter AFRICA will be represented by 10 nations at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine countries securing direct qualification and one earning a place through the intercontinental play-offs for the tournament to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) qualifiers produced a diverse field featuring continental heavyweights Egypt, Morocco, Senegal, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa, alongside debutants Cape Verde and returning Congo DR. The 2026 edition will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, increasing Africa’s representation from five nations to nine direct qualifiers and one play-off berth.
