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Record 10 African nations qualify for expanded 2026 World Cup

With ten representatives heading to the 2026 edition, expectations are high that African nations could make an even deeper impact — signaling a new era for the continent in world football

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00:00Africa will make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a record 10-nation securing direct qualification for the
00:07expanded global tournament, a major milestone for the continent's football growth.
00:12The unprecedented representation comes as the tournament expands its format, allowing more teams from around the world to compete on
00:21football's bigger stage.
00:22Among those qualified are continental heavyweights Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Algeria, alongside strong contenders such as Senegal, Ivory Coast and
00:33Ghana.
00:34Emerging teams have also secured their places including Cape Verde, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the latter
00:41completing the historic line-up after a decisive win to claim Africa's 10th slot.
00:46The qualification of the DRC is particularly significant marking a return to the World Cup stage after more than 50
00:54years and highlighting the growing competitiveness of African football.
00:58The expanded tournament offers African teams a greater opportunity to showcase their talent globally, building on recent successes such as
01:06Morocco's historic run to the semi-finals in 2022.
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