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Africa has continued to make its mark on the global football stage with several nations consistently representing the continent at the FIFA World Cup.
From the indomitable Lions of Cameroon to Morocco’s recent heroics, African teams have shown resilience, flair and passion on football’s biggest platform, reports The Nation.
According to FIFA records, Cameroon leads the continent with eight World Cup appearances, becoming the first African team to reach the quarterfinals in 1990.
Morocco and Tunisia follow closely with seven appearances each, with Morocco notably making history in 2022 as the first African nation to reach the semifinals.
Nigeria ranks next with six appearances, having reached the Round of 16 on multiple occasions.
Algeria and Ghana have each featured five times, with Ghana’s 2010 campaign in South Africa standing out as one of the most memorable for African football.
Further down the list, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and South Africa have all appeared four times, each contributing significantly to Africa’s growing reputation in world football.
Meanwhile, Angola, DR Congo, Togo, and Cape Verde have each made a single appearance.
Here are African countries with most Appearances at FIFA World Cup
1. Cameroon – 8
2. Morocco – 7
3. Tunisia – 7
4. Nigeria – 6
5. Algeria – 5
6. Ghana – 5
7. Egypt – 4
8. Côte d’Ivoire – 4
9. Senegal – 4
10. South Africa – 4
11. Angola – 1
12. DR Congo – 1
13. Togo – 1
14. Cape Verde – 1
