2026 FIFA World Cup: Complete Squad Lists For Africa’s 10 Representatives

The tournament, set to be hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, will begin on June 11, 2026. FIFA confirmed that a total of 1,248 players have been selected for the expanded competition, with 891 players set to make their World Cup debut, while 357 will return with previous tournament experience.

The African continent will be represented by Algeria, Cabo Verde, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia. Each nation has announced a blend of experienced internationals and rising talents as they prepare for the global showpiece.

Morocco, who impressed as Africa’s best-performing side at the last World Cup, will once again rely on key players such as Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Bounou, Sofyan Amrabat, and Brahim Díaz. Senegal head into the tournament with a strong core featuring Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Nicolas Jackson. Egypt’s hopes rest heavily on Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.

Ghana’s squad includes Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Inaki Williams, and Antoine Semenyo, while Algeria will look to Riyad Mahrez, Amine Gouiri, and Mohamed Amoura for inspiration. Defending African champions Côte d’Ivoire are banking on Franck Kessié, Seko Fofana, Amad Diallo, and Simon Adingra to maintain their continental dominance on the world stage.

South Africa, Tunisia, DR Congo, and Cabo Verde also named competitive squads as they aim to strengthen Africa’s presence and push for deeper runs in the tournament. The continent enters the expanded World Cup with growing expectations, especially after Morocco’s historic semi-final finish in 2022.

Below are the full squad lists of Africa’s 10 representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, detailing their selected goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards.