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World Cup 2026: Full list of African countries qualified for the Round of 32
It has been a landmark FIFA World Cup campaign for Africa, with nine of the continent's ten representatives advancing to the Round of 32.
The only African team eliminated in the group stage was Tunisia national football team, who finished bottom of Group F without a point.
Algeria national football team became the final African side to qualify after a dramatic 3-3 draw with Austria national football team. The result saw Algeria finish third in Group J with four points, enough to progress as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams.
African teams through to the Round of 32
DR Congo national football team
South Africa national football team
Ghana national football team
Ivory Coast national football team
Senegal national football team
Egypt national football team
Cape Verde national football team
Morocco national football team
Algeria national football team
Africa's strong showing means 90% of its participating nations remain in the tournament, marking one of the continent's most successful World Cup group-stage performances.
