what african countries are in the world cup

June 28, 2026

The African countries at the 2026 World Cup are Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia.

Quick Scoop

That’s a record 10 African teams in one World Cup, made possible by the expanded 48-team format. The list above is the confirmed set reported by CAF and other coverage of the tournament.

Team List

Algeria

Cape Verde

Côte d’Ivoire

DR Congo

Egypt

Ghana

Morocco

Senegal

South Africa

Tunisia

Extra Context

This is a big step up from the 2022 World Cup, when Africa had five teams. Coverage this week also notes that these teams are making a strong mark in the 2026 tournament.