Africa will send a record 10 teams to the FIFA World Cup, marking a historic breakthrough for the continent.
DR Congo sealed the final slot with a dramatic 1-0 extra-time win over Jamaica in the intercontinental play-offs, joining Senegal, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, Cape Verde, and South Africa.
It’s DR Congo’s first World Cup since 1974, while Cape Verde makes its debut. The expanded 48-team format has boosted opportunities, but Africa’s rising competitiveness — highlighted by Morocco’s 2022 semi-final run — underscores the achievement.
With 10 nations heading to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Africa enters the biggest World Cup yet with record representation and heightened expectations.
