Qualifying · 2026 · CAF
CAF · Africa · Play-off
CAF · 9 berths
9 qualified
Nine group winners qualify directly; the 4 best runners-up play off for one inter-confederation berth.
Nine group winners qualify directly; the 4 best runners-up play off for one inter-confederation berth.
Congo DR1
Nigeria1
Gabon1Nigeria4Congo DR1
Cameroon0Under way · World Cup 2026
The finals are being played right now — the qualified nations are competing.
How qualification works
Six confederations
Each region — UEFA, CONMEBOL, Concacaf, CAF, AFC and OFC — runs its own tournament for a fixed share of the 48 places.
Group stage → play-off
Group winners (and the best runners-up) qualify directly; teams just short drop into confederation and inter-confederation play-offs.
The last two spots
A six-team inter-confederation play-off decides the final two berths, with sides from five different confederations.