Rabat, Morocco — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has hailed Africa’s groundbreaking achievement of qualifying 10 teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This milestone marks the first time Africa will send a record number of teams to the global tournament, a significant leap from the previous maximum of nine teams.
The expansion is attributed to the revised tournament structure and the continent’s rising football prowess on the international stage. Motsepe views this as a clear indicator of Africa’s steady progress, noting the advancements made by national teams over recent years. “This is a recognition of the growth and global competitiveness of African football, “he. “.
We are confident our teams will make us proud, and we believe an African nation can lift the World Cup.”The increased qualification slots are part of comprehensive reforms for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will see a record number of participating nations. Africa has emerged as a major beneficiary of this new format, securing additional slots to bolster its presence on the world football stage.
Source: moroccoworldnews
