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African teams Morocco and Tunisia have secured their spots in the 2026 World Cup, while South Africa and Nigeria face critical qualification matches. In South America, Bolivia and Colombia are vying for playoff spots, with Venezuela's coaching overhaul following a defeat. Qualification races are intense across regions.
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Several African nations have secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup, with South Africa returning after 2010, Ghana qualifying automatically, and other countries like Algeria and Egypt also confirmed. Meanwhile, ongoing qualifiers in Asia and the Middle East continue to shape the final lineup for the expanded tournament.
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South Africa and Cape Verde secured their first World Cup appearances for 2026, with South Africa topping their group after CAF points deductions, and Cape Verde winning their first-ever qualification, joining other African nations in North America. Nigeria and Cameroon face playoff routes.
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South Africa secured its first World Cup appearance since 2010 after Nigeria's late win over Benin. Nigeria's qualification hopes hinge on their final match, with South Africa's points deduction and recent incidents complicating the race. The final group matches are decisive for the continent's qualifiers.
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Moroccan footballer Hakimi won the 2025 CAF Award, recognizing his success with PSG, including the Champions League victory. He is the first Moroccan to win since 1998 and the first defender since 1973. Other Moroccan players also received awards, and Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup.