Six African players to watch at World Cup 2026

A record 10 African countries will take part in the 2026 Fifa World Cup after the finals were expanded to 48 teams, with a host of star names hoping to go all the way and lift the trophy. Cape Verde will make their tournament debut, while DR Congo return for the first time sin..

✨ Key Highlights

With an expanded 48 teams, a record 10 African nations will participate in the 2026 Fifa World Cup, featuring several rising stars aiming for glory.

The tournament will showcase promising talent from Kenya and other African countries, including debutants Cape Verde and returning DR Congo.
Key players to watch include Antoine Semenyo (Ghana), Yan Diomande (Ivory Coast), Ronwen Williams (South Africa), Brahim Diaz (Morocco), Ismaila Sarr (Senegal), and Omar Marmoush (Egypt).
Notable players like Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes from Cape Verde, whose team earned a World Cup spot by finishing above strong contenders like Cameroon, are expected to make an impact.