2022 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers

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African nations made the most of World Cup expansion. Others did not.

The 2026 World Cup expansion created a new comparison point. Africa made the biggest jump, sending nine teams to the round of ...
The Conversation

Africa at the World Cup: 10 teams, local coaches and tactical depth usher in a new era

The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 has significantly benefited the ...
The New York Times

Are we close to an African nation winning the World Cup for the first time?

Morocco made it to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images The World Cup’s expansion to 48 teams has hugely benefitted African countries. Between 1998 and 2022, 32 ...
The Nation Newspaper

CAF president Motsepe hails African World Cup successes

Africa football boss Patrice Motsepe said that hard work and investment in youth, coaching and infrastructure had paid off at the 2026 World Cup. Nine of the 10 African qualifiers for the expanded ...
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Morocco World Cup history: Atlas Lions become first African squad to make back-to-back World Cup quarterfinals

Morocco remains in contention for the 2026 World Cup trophy, continuing its strong run since Qatar 2022.

World Cup history: a timeline of Africa’s greatest moments on the field

The history of African performances at the men’s football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful ...