African contenders: Morocco, Senegal and the next surprise
June 9, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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After Morocco's historic semi-final run in 2022, African football arrives in North America with growing belief.
Morocco's run to the 2022 semi-final reset expectations for African football at the World Cup. With nine guaranteed African slots in 2026, more nations will get the chance.
Senegal, Algeria, Egypt and Ivory Coast all have squads built around top European-league talent. Newcomers may also break through under the expanded format.
The expectation is no longer just to reach the knockouts but to compete deep into them.