From Morocco to Cape Verde: Which African Teams Have the Best Shot at 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals?

As African qualifiers heat up, ten nations now have a clear path to the knockout stage. More spots mean fresh chances to reach the quarterfinals. Morocco leads the pack after its 2022 semifinal run. Drawn with Brazil, Scotland and Haiti, a 1-1 result with Brazil has already shifted the group balance in their favour. Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt and debutants Cape Verde also seized key results on matchday one. They can control games, manage pressure and strike at the right moments. Senegal, Algeria and Ghana face tougher groups against title contenders. Still, the expanded format means even surprise third-place finishes could be enough to advance.

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