Nine African teams reach World Cup 2026 Round of 32 as Algeria clinches spot via Austria draw

According to DAILY POST, nine African nations—DR Congo, South Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Egypt, Cape Verde, Morocco, and Algeria—have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 (first knockout round), with only Tunisia eliminated after earning zero points in Group F. Algeria clinched its spot via a 3-3 draw against Austria in the early hours of today (June 28), securing four points to finish third in Group J behind group winners Argentina and Austria.

This near-sweep of African qualification means Nigerian fans now have nine continental teams to rally behind in the knockout stage, significantly boosting pan-African engagement and providing clear options for match predictions or viewing plans. Knowing which African sides advanced allows fans to track continental representation and anticipate potential all-African matchups later in the tournament.

Given Algeria's late qualification via a high-scoring draw, which African team's Round of 32 matchup are you most excited to watch, and how might their collective performance reshape expectations for Africa's World Cup legacy?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/28/world-cup-2026-all-african-countries-that-qualified-for-round-of-32/