How many African countries will go to 2026 World Cup?

The Confederation of African Football has revealed a new qualification format for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the expansion of the tournament. A total of nine African slots have been guaranteed for the 48-team World Cup due to be staged across the Canada, Mexico and the United States in three years' time.

How many African teams will qualify for 2026 World Cup?

The continent will have nine places at the expanded 48-team tournament in North America and have decided on a format of nine groups, where the winner alone will qualify for the World Cup, the Confederation of African Football announced on Friday.

Which African countries will play World Cup 2026?

How many African countries qualify for World Cup 2023?

Africa's four representatives at the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup are known following the conclusion of the quarter final matches at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday night.

How many African will qualify for the next World Cup?

The Confederation of African Football has revealed a new qualification format for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the expansion of the tournament. A total of nine African slots have been guaranteed for the 48-team World Cup due to be staged across the Canada, Mexico and the United States in three years' time.

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Why was Zimbabwe banned from FIFA?

FIFA suspended Zimbabwe's football association last year in a crackdown on government interference. Female footballers have been worst hit, said players and experts, as they have worse pay and terms than male players and rely more on fees from international fixtures.

How many slots will Africa get in 2026?

Africa will be allotted nine automatic slots at the 2026 World Cup, as part of FIFA's proposed expansion of the tournament. This would be an increase from the five slots that the continent is currently entitled to. A tenth African country will take part in a six-nation playoff tournament to decide the last two spots.

Who will host the 2030 World Cup?

“The Kingdom of Morocco has decided, together with Spain and Portugal, to present a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup,” the statement said.

Which country will host 2027 Africa Cup of nations?

In order to host the 2027 edition, Kenya will also need to invest millions into upgrading and possibly building new stadiums, training facilities, transport infrastructure, and accommodation.

How many teams qualify for African Cup?

A total of 24 teams will qualify to play in the final tournament, including Ivory Coast, who qualify automatically as hosts. All statistics correct as of 29 March 2023.

How many countries in Africa?

48 countries share the area of mainland Africa, plus six island nations are considered to be part of the continent. All in all, there are 54 sovereign African countries and two disputed areas, namely Somaliland (autonomous region of Somalia) and Western Sahara (occupied by Morocco and claimed by the Polisario).

Which country will host African Cup 2025?

Consequently, the original hosts of 2021, Ivory Coast, became hosts of the 2023 edition with Guinea instead hosting the 2025 edition. CAF President confirmed the timetable shift after a meeting with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on 30 January 2019.

Who will host Africa Cup of Nation 2023?

The opening match is set to be played the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, in the capital Abidjan. This is the second time that the Ivorians are hosting the tournament, having staged the 1984 edition when Cameroon were crowned champions.

Has Kenya ever hosted Afcon?

Kenya was awarded and later on stripped of the hosting rights for the 1996 Afcon, and 2018 African Nation Championship (CHAN).

Where will be 2034 World Cup?

Australia, New Zealand and/or Indonesia.

Who will host the 2038 World Cup?

According to Dr. Thompson, as part of the long-term development plan, Ghana plans to host international events like the World Cup and Olympic Games.

Which country in Africa has the highest gambling?

South Africa is the largest gambling market in Africa, accounting for almost half of the continent's gambling gross revenue. Sports betting is the most popular form of gambling in the country, making up almost a quarter of the industry's GGR.

Will Africa get 11 slots?

Africa won't get 11 slots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup because Morocco qualified for the semi-final of the 2022 edition. Africa will get nine direct slots and have the chance of having one more country in the competition through a playoff.

Who will host the next Africa?

CAF announced the hosts for the 2019, 2021 and 2023 editions of AFCON after the final vote at its executive committee meeting on 20 September 2014: 2019 to Cameroon, 2021 to Ivory Coast and 2023 to Guinea.

Why was Kenya kicked out of FIFA?

Why did FIFA ban Kenya? Kenya was banned after its federation leaders were removed by the sports ministry on accusations of corruption. The Kenyan soccer president Nick Mwendwa is currently facing criminal charges.

Why did FIFA ban Kenya?

FIFA has lifted its ban on Kenya following the Government's decision to reinstate Football Kenya Federation (FKF) after the National Federation was disbanded over corruption allegations.

Why is Iran banned from FIFA?

"Neutrality from Fifa is not an option," the group said. It comes amid a violent crackdown by the country's security forces against widespread anti-government protests. The request also follows a similar call from human rights group Open Stadiums last month.

Who is hosting Afcon 2024?

The biennial tournament scheduled for Cote d'Ivoire will kick off on 13 January, 2024, at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, with the final set for 11 February 2024.