{"id":1507,"date":"2026-06-19T11:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T11:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betway.co.com\/insider\/?p=1507"},"modified":"2026-07-08T11:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:18:07","slug":"which-african-teams-qualified-for-the-2026-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betway.co.bw\/insider\/which-african-teams-qualified-for-the-2026-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Which African Teams Qualified for the 2026 World Cup?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s every football player\u2019s dream to see themselves at the pinnacle of international football such as the World Cup<\/a>. While Botswana will not be part of Africa\u2019s ten countries representing the continent, a historic edition waits for African teams after expanded the World Cup tournament from 32 teams to 48. The Zebras campaign to qualify for the world stage offered supporters a glimpse of what could be possible in the future for them to get a maiden spot at the tournament.<\/p>\n

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Full List of African Teams Qualified for the 2026 World Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Botswana football fans will still have plenty of football to enjoy during the 2026 World Cup despite the disappointment. There are the 10 African teams to adopt and rally behind such as Cape Verde who are making their first appearance at this level. DR Congo\u2019s historic return since 1974 tells a story of patience and persistence, and South Africa which also returns 16 years later since the 2010 World Cup played as hosts.<\/p>\n

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Pick a team from the 10 African teams at the 2026 World Cup, as confirmed on CAF official website:<\/p>\n

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2026 World Cup: Qualified African Teams <\/strong><\/p>\n

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African Team Qualification Route<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Morocco<\/td>\nCAF group winner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Senegal<\/td>\nCAF group winner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Egypt<\/td>\nCAF group winner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Algeria<\/td>\nCAF group winner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tunisia<\/td>\nCAF group winner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/td>\nCAF group winner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ghana<\/td>\nCAF group winner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
South Africa<\/td>\nCAF group winner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cape Verde<\/td>\nCAF group winner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DR Congo<\/td>\nInter-confederation play-offs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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How Many African Teams Qualified for the 2026 World Cup?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ten African countries will be representing the nation at the 2026 World Cup, representing The Confederation of African Football (CAF). \u00a0For the first time on the world stage, Africa has a number as high as 10 teams competing in the tournament, in previous editions Africa was allocated only five places.<\/p>\n

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The expansion of the tournament from 32 to 48 teams presented the possibilities of teams like Botswana to qualify for a maiden appearance. The 2026 World Cup format has 12 groups of four teams and 104 games in three countries: Mexico, Canada and the United States. Africa was allocated nine places for CAF and one inter-continental qualification.<\/p>\n

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Meet Africa\u2019s 10 nations at the 2026 World Cup:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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