African teams are achieving a record showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine of the continent’s 10 representatives reaching the knockout stage. The Daily Post Nigeria and Vanguard report that, after the group-stage matches, most African countries have secured places in the Round of 32. The lists provided across outlets identify DR Congo, South Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Egypt, Cape Verde, Morocco and Algeria as teams that advance. Tunisia is reported as the only African side eliminated from the tournament, finishing bottom in Group F with zero points. Times of India also highlights the historic nature of the campaign, describing it as Africa’s best-ever World Cup performance in terms of teams progressing to the Round of 32. The coverage also notes that DR Congo qualifies for the tournament and advances as part of Africa’s strong representation, including the outlet claim that Congo reached the World Cup through an intercontinental play-off route. Overall, the sources converge on the same key outcome: a large majority of African participants move on to the last 32 stage.