Morocco aand Tunisia qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Morocco and Tunisia made history by becoming the first two African nations to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This milestone highlights the growing strength and competitiveness in North Africa.
Morocco’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup marked their seventh appearance in the tournament. Their best performance to date was in 2022, when they reached the semi-finals and finished fourth. They secured their spot after winning Group E with 21 points in 7 games, with 7 wins and 0 losses. Morocco scored an impressive 21 goals while conceding only 2.
Tunisia qualified for the World Cup six times, with their best performances being group stage appearances in various years. They topped Group H with 22 points in 8 games, remaining undefeated with 7 wins and 1 draw.
Other African teams are also making significant progress in their quest for World Cup qualification. Egypt and South Africa are both on the brink of qualification, with Egypt leading Group A and South Africa topping Group C. DR Congo, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Gabon are also in the running, with some teams still vying for a spot in the inter-confederation playoffs.
In terms of World Cup appearances, Cameroon leads the pack with 8 appearances, followed closely by Morocco with 7 appearances. Tunisia has qualified for the World Cup 6 times, while Nigeria has equally made 6 appearances. Cameroon qualified in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014, and 2022. Morocco’s appearances include 1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018, 2022, and 2026. Tunisia qualified in 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, and 2022.
