Which sub-Saharan Africa sides have best World Cup chance? Senegal, Ghana?

Senegal, stripped of their AFCON title by CAF, heads to the 2026 World Cup with a sense of injustice. The Lions of Teranga are among the sub-Saharan nations hoping to shine, alongside Ghana and Cameroon. North Africa has historically dominated African performances at the World Cup, but Senegal has a deep squad and stars like Sadio Mané. In 2002, Senegal reached the quarterfinals in their World Cup debut.