Ten national teams from Africa will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the continent’s largest-ever representation in the tournament.

The teams are Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Cape Verde, South Africa, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

The format for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was expanded from 32 to 48 teams, and the allocation of slots among continents was reorganised accordingly.

While nine national teams from Africa secured direct qualification, the Democratic Republic of Congo became the 10th to qualify after defeating Jamaica 1-0 in an intercontinental playoff match on Tuesday.