FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Africa will have a stronger presence at the 2026 World Cup.
With qualifiers resuming later this month, African nations are preparing for the expanded tournament, which will take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Speaking at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Infantino emphasized FIFA’s commitment to increasing Africa’s influence on the global stage.
“We are making sure that Africans can have a bigger say on the world scene,” he said.
“In the next 2026 FIFA World Cup, Africa could see its representation double to up to 10 teams. The Women’s World Cup and the U17 World Cup are also opening more doors for African talent on the global stage.
Infantino also highlighted the growing opportunities for African players in other competitions.
“For the Women’s World Cup, we moved from 3 to 4 or potentially 6 representatives from Africa and the same goes, of course, for the youth competitions”, added Infantino.
The Cairo gathering also saw Dr. Patrice Motsepe re-elected as CAF President for a second term, extending his leadership until 2029.
