African football sets record at World Cup (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

Nine African nations have achieved a historic milestone by reaching the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with only Tunisia failing to advance. This marks the first time 90% of African teams have qualified from the group stage. CAF President Patrice Motsepe congratulated the teams, highlighting their pride for the continent and the diaspora.

• Nine African teams have reached the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages, a new record for the continent.
• The qualifying teams are Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and South Africa.
• This is the first time 90% of African National Teams have qualified from the Group Stage of the FIFA World Cup.
• Morocco, a 2022 World Cup semifinalist, will play the Netherlands.
• Côte d’Ivoire faces Norway after victories over Ecuador and Curaçao.
• DR Congo is set to play England.
• Senegal meets Belgium after a significant group-stage victory.
• Algeria will face Switzerland following an opening defeat and subsequent strong performances.
• Egypt, currently unbeaten, will play Australia.
• World Cup debutants Cabo Verde face Argentina.
• Ghana takes on Colombia.
• South Africa was the first African team to play in the knockout phase but lost to Canada.
• Only Tunisia failed to advance from the group stage.
• The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 national teams and is held across the US, Canada, and Mexico.