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BAFANA Bafana are on their way to the 2026 FIFA World Cup!
South Africa sealed qualification to the global showpiece, joining England, Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, and Senegal as the latest nations to punch their tickets.
A total of 28 teams have now confirmed their spots for the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
All nine African slots are now filled, but the race isn’t over yet — Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria will battle it out in the intercontinental play-offs for the continent’s potential final berth.
Qualified Nations
Hosts: Canada, Mexico, United States
Asia (AFC): Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan
Africa (CAF): Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia
Europe (UEFA): England
Oceania (OFC): New Zealand
South America (CONMEBOL): Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
The countdown is on — the world’s biggest football festival is getting closer!
