CAF World Cup Qualifiers

African nations qualified through multi-round CAF campaigns with group winners and playoff ties deciding finals berths.

African fans often follow star players on European club schedules before cheering them at the World Cup.

See which CAF nations landed in which groups A–L on the qualified teams page.

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Frequently asked questions

How many African teams?+

Check the qualified teams list for the CAF total for 2026.