Nine African teams have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the completion of the first round of the CAF qualifiers on Tuesday, with four countries advancing to the inter-confederation playoffs.
the full list of the nine African countries that have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Cape Verde, and Ivory Coast
Morocco were the first African nation to book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a flawless campaign in Group E. The Atlas Lions were simply untouchable, collecting 24 points from eight matches to finish miles ahead of their rivals.
Tunisia demonstrated their remarkable consistency by cruising to the top of Group H with 28 points from 10 matches. The Carthage Eagles, guided by coach Sami Trabelsi, relied on their signature defensive structure and cohesive team play, hallmarks of their football identity.
Egypt joining them is Mohamed Salah's Egypt, who became the third African side to confirm their 2026 World Cup ticket with a 3–0 win over Djibouti in Casablanca on October 8.
Algeria sealed their qualification in style with a 3-0 away win over Somalia on October 9. It took just seven minutes for Mohamed Amoura to open the scoring before Riyad Mahrez doubled the lead in the 19th minute. Amoura then struck again in the second half to complete his brace and send the 2019 AFCON champions back to the world stage. The result underscores Algeria’s resurgence under Mahrez’s leadership, as Les Fennecs look to reclaim their place among football’s elite.
Ghana Black Stars of Ghana, who clinched their fifth World Cup qualification after a tense 1-0 win over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 12, with Mohammed Kudus scoring the decisive goal.
Cape Verde, who became Africa’s newest qualifier after a commanding 3-0 victory over Eswatini on October 13, as reported by the BBC. The Blue Sharks have made history as the second-smallest nation ever to reach a FIFA World Cup, following Iceland’s trailblazing feat. Their disciplined, attacking football has earned admiration across the continent, and they’ll now carry the hopes of smaller nations into the global spotlight.
South Africa Bafana Bafana of South Africa, who outclassed Rwanda 3-0 on Tuesday, October 14, to qualify for their first World Cup since hosting the tournament in 2010.
Senegal the Teranga Lions dominated Mauritania 4-0 on Tuesday, as Al-Nassr attacker Sadio Mane hit a superb brace. The other goals came from the boots of Iliman Ndiaye and Habib Diallo as Senegal qualified in a grand style, amassing 24 points in 10 qualifying matches. Let's see if they can repeat their historic Korea-Japan 2002 performance in the United States, Canada, and Mexico next year.
Ivory Coast Les Elephants were in excellent form on the road against Kenya on October 14, picking up a 3-0 triumph to top Group F with 26 points in 10 games. Ex-Barcelona star Franck Kessie opened the scoring in the 7th minute. Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig doubled the tally in the second half before Manchester United winger Amad Diallo netted in the 84th minute to complete the rout.
Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria have advanced to play-offs to determine the sole CAF representative at the inter-confederation play-offs. 25 qualified teams for 2026 World Cup Earlier, YEN.com.gh also examined the list of 25 nations that have already secured 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Football giants like Argentina and Brazil have already booked their places for the 48-team tourney in North America next year.
