As of June 15, 2026, four African nations are competing in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Cameroon. This marks a significant representation for the continent in the tournament.
Senegal, led by key players like Sadio Mané, is in Group A alongside hosts USA, Ecuador, and Qatar. Morocco, a semifinalist in 2022, is in Group C with Argentina, Poland, and Saudi Arabia. Tunisia faces a tough Group D with France, Denmark, and Australia. Cameroon is in Group G with Brazil, Serbia, and Switzerland.
This is the first World Cup with 48 teams, allowing more African nations to qualify. The group stage runs from June 11 to June 30, 2026, across 16 host cities in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
