African Teams World Cup Progress

Sixteen teams were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the group stage, including Tunisia, Uruguay, and Scotland. Despite strong performances, these teams failed to secure a place in the knockout stage, which begins soon with 32 teams competing.

Nine African teams have advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic achievement. DR Congo secured their spot with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, while Algeria progressed with a 3-3 draw against Austria.

Nine African countries qualified for the Round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Algeria progressed to the knockout stage after a 3-3 draw against Austria, finishing third in Group J with four points.