CAF Approves Format For 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

– Africa will have 9 countries in the next World Cup, plus a chance in the FIFA playoff to make it 10.

The new format has been adapted in line with FIFA’s expanded FIFA World Cup format and will involve all the 54 Member Associations of CAF who will be divided into nine (9) Groups.

Winners of each Group will automatically qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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The four best runners-up (from the Groups) will play in a CAF Play-Off tournament. The winner (CAF Play-Off tournament) will play in the FIFA Play-off Tournament.

SUMMARY:

– 54 African countries will be divided into 9 groups.

– The 9 group winners will automatically qualify for the World Cup in 2026.

– The draw is slated for July 12, 2023 in Cotonou.