Congo coach calls for more African teams in 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:51 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Congo coach Sébastien Desabre advocated for increased African representation at the 2026 World Cup in a statement ahead of his team's match against Uzbekistan on June 27. Ten African nations have qualified for the tournament, with Algeria, Cape Verde, Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia participating. As of now, three teams have advanced to the round of 32, while six are still alive in the tournament. Tunisia has been eliminated after losing all their matches.
- •Ten African teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
- •Three teams have reached the round of 32.
- •Congo faces Uzbekistan later today.
- •Tunisia is the only eliminated team after losing all matches.
- •Desabre believes African teams deserve more representation.
- 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup has 10 African teams — Congo coach says there should be more
"Ten African teams made the 2026 World Cup. Congo coach Sébastien Desabre says there should be more.
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