As of October 2025, the African countries that have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are:

• Egypt
• Senegal
• South Africa
• Algeria
• Ghana
• Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
• Tunisia
• Morocco
• Cape Verde

Cape Verde made a historic first-time qualification, while traditional powers like Egypt, Ghana, and South Africa also secured their spots. Nigeria finished in a position to compete in playoffs for a chance at qualification but has not yet secured a direct spot.