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.