2026 FIFA World Cup: African Nations Drawn Into Tough Groups in North America

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will see African nations facing challenging opponents in the group stage. Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Morocco, Algeria, Senegal, Cape Verde, Egypt, Tunisia, and South Africa are all set for tough tests as they aim to make an impact on football’s biggest stage.

Ghana, drawn in Group C, will face 1966 World Cup champions England, 2018 runners-up Croatia, and Panama, setting up a competitive group for the Black Stars.

Morocco, who reached the semi-finals in 2022, will take on Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti, looking to build on their recent success. In Group I, Senegal will battle France, Norway, and a team emerging from FIFA Playoff 2.

Africa Cup of Nations champions Cote d’Ivoire are in Group E alongside four-time winners Germany, Ecuador, and debutants Curacao.

Algeria faces a daunting challenge in Group D, drawn against reigning champions Argentina, Austria, and Jordan, while Egypt in Group G will take on Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.

Tunisia are in Group F, matched with Netherlands, Japan, and a team from UEFA Playoff B, while first-time participants Cape Verde will play Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in Group H.

South Africa, who missed out on automatic qualification ahead of Nigeria, are in Group A, drawn with hosts Mexico, South Korea, and a team from UEFA Playoff D.