World Cup 2026: Ten African Nations Ready to Carry the Hopes of the Continent

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico with an expanded 48-team format. Africa fields ten nations, led by Morocco (semi-finalists in 2022), Senegal, Ivory Coast, Algeria, and South Africa, who face Mexico in the opening match. Cape Verde makes its tournament debut while Egypt, Tunisia, Ghana, and DR Congo hope to spring surprises. African fans dream of a historic run.