FULL LIST: 10 African Teams for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Africa will be represented by a record 10 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following Democratic Republic of the Congo’s qualification in the intercontinental playoff, securing an additional slot for the continent.

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DR Congo booked their place with a 1–0 extra-time victory over Jamaica on Tuesday, completing Africa’s lineup for the expanded 48-team tournament. FIFA’s expansion increased Africa’s allocation from five to nine direct slots, with DR Congo claiming one of the intercontinental playoff spots.

Among the qualifiers, Cape Verde will make a historic debut. With a population of about 525,000, the island nation is now one of the smallest countries ever to play at a World Cup. Meanwhile, Morocco and Tunisia remain the most experienced African nations, each marking their seventh appearance.

Full List of African Teams for 2026:

• Senegal
• Morocco
• Egypt
• Ghana
• Algeria
• Tunisia
• Côte d’Ivoire
• Cape Verde
• South Africa
• DR Congo

Africa’s 10 representatives will aim to make a mark on the global stage in the first World Cup hosted jointly by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.