African teams confirm squads for 2026 World Cup
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association has released the final squad lists for the 2026 World Cup, confirming the players for all 48 participating nations. The tournament will be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States and will feature ten African countries. According to FIFA, 1,248 players have been named, with 891 making their World Cup debut and 357 returning from previous tournaments. African teams such as Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia have all confirmed their final squads.
Match highlights
- The final squad lists for the 2026 World Cup have been released, including all 48 nations.
- Ten African countries will participate, each confirming their full list of players.
- A total of 1,248 players are named, with 891 debutants and 357 returning players.
- The tournament will be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.
- African squads include notable teams like Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, and Senegal.
