Africa has recorded a historic milestone at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a remarkable nine teams advancing to the knockout stage the highest number ever from the continent.
Algeria and DR Congo secured the final qualification spots after their decisive group-stage performances on Sunday, joining Morocco, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Cabo Verde, Senegal, and Ghana in the Round of 32.
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DR Congo booked their place following a convincing 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in Atlanta. The win earned the Leopards four points, placing them among the best third-placed teams. They are set to face England in their next fixture on Wednesday.
Algeria also progressed after a dramatic 3-3 draw against Austria. The Desert Warriors finished third in Group J with four points, behind Argentina and Austria, but advanced as one of the tournament’s top third-placed teams.
This achievement marks an unprecedented performance by African nations, with nine out of ten participating teams reaching the knockout phase. Tunisia remains the only African side eliminated after finishing bottom of Group F without a point.
With 90 percent of its teams still in contention, Africa enters the knockout rounds with renewed confidence, showcasing
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