Africa has recorded a historic performance at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine of its ten representatives securing places in the Round of 32 after an impressive group-stage campaign.
Tunisia were the only African side eliminated after finishing bottom of Group F without a point.
Algeria became the final African nation to qualify after a dramatic 3-3 draw with Austria, earning a place among the tournament’s best third-placed teams with four points.
African teams through to the Round of 32
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 🇬🇠Ghana
- 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
- 🇸🇳 Senegal
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
- 🇲🇦 Morocco
- 🇩🇿 Algeria
With nine teams still in contention, Africa heads into the knockout stage with its strongest-ever representation at a FIFA World Cup.
