CAF

CAF, the Confederation of African Football, is the governing body for football in Africa, founded in 1957 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. African football has grown dramatically in stature, with the continent producing world-class talent and increasingly competitive national teams. The historic run of Morocco to the semi-finals of the previous World Cup — the first African nation to reach that stage — marked a watershed moment for African football and inspired a generation. For the FIFA World Cup 2026, CAF has been allocated 9 direct qualifying spots, a significant increase reflecting the rising quality and the expansion of the tournament to 48 teams. CAF organizes the Africa Cup of Nations, one of the most passionate and colourful international tournaments. With nations like Morocco, Senegal, Egypt and Nigeria leading the way, African teams are now genuine contenders capable of upsetting the traditional powers at the 2026 World Cup.

CAF was allocated 9 spots at FIFA World Cup 2026, the first edition expanded to 48 teams. 10 teams from the confederation qualified for the tournament held across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Confederation of African Football (CAF) was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. Throughout World Cup history, teams from the confederation have made notable contributions, and they aim to achieve even better results at the 2026 edition — the largest tournament ever staged.