South Africa Return, Cape Verde Debut in Africa’s World Cup Line-Up
Nine African nations have officially booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the conclusion of the CAF group stage on October 14, 2025.
Qualified Nations
Cape Verde (first-ever World Cup appearance)
Ivory Coast
Algeria
Egypt
Ghana
Morocco
Senegal
South Africa
Tunisia
Play-off Contenders
Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and DR Congo will battle for a potential intercontinental play-off spot, with CAF possibly fielding up to ten teams at the tournament.
Key Highlights
Cape Verde celebrates a historic first qualification, making them the newest African nation to reach football’s biggest stage.
Morocco, Senegal, and Egypt reaffirm their dominance with yet another World Cup qualification.
South Africa returns to the global stage after a long absence, sealing their place with a decisive victory over Rwanda.
These nine teams earned their spots by finishing top of their respective groups, while four others remain in contention to join them through the November play-offs.