Nine African nations have already qualified directly after topping their groups in the CAF qualifiers: Morocco, Senegal, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Ghana, Cape Verde, and South Africa. A tenth African team is expected to secure a place through the intercontinental playoff.
This is the highest number of African representatives ever at a single World Cup. Previously, the record was five teams (in 2014 and 2018). The increase gives the continent a much stronger presence and greater chance to shine on the global stage. Many fans across Africa are excited about the opportunity and hope the teams will perform well and go far in the competition.