Overview
| Country | # | Years | Best result |
| Cameroon | 8 | 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014 ... | QF |
| Morocco | 6 | 1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018, 2022 | R2 |
| Nigeria | 6 | 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014, 2018 | R2 |
| Tunisia | 6 | 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022 | R1 |
| Country | # | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 3 | 1934, 1990, 2018 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1998, 2002, 2010 |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2006, 2010, 2014 |
| DR Congo | 1 | 1974 |
How many World Cup Winners were born in Africa?
Five World Cup winners were born in Africa: Claudio Gentile (Libya), Marcel Desailly (Ghana), Patrick Vieira (Senegal), Steve Mandanda (Congo DR), and Samuel Umtiti (Cameroon). So, too, were two Golden Boot winners in Just Fontaine (French Morocco, now part of Morocco) and Eusebio (Mozambique).
Which African country did not participate in the FIFA World Cup?
Egypt was the only African country to apply to compete at the 1938 FIFA World Cup, but withdrew before playing any matches. No African countries applied to compete at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. Egypt was the only African country to apply to compete at the 1954 World Cup.
Who was the first African to score at the World Cup finals?
Egypt lost 4–2 to Hungary in Naples with Abdulrahman Fawzi scoring twice to become the first African to score at the World Cup finals.
When was the First World Cup held in Africa?
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the first time that the FIFA World Cup was staged in Africa, with South Africa being the hosts. Their national team became the first World Cup hosts to get knocked out in the first round. Nigeria, Algeria, Ivory Coast and Cameroon also exited the tournament after the Group stages
Has any African country won the FIFA World Cup?
Ultimately, African teams have never won the FIFA World Cup. However, memorable and defining moments at each FIFA World Cup tournament give rise to optimism for a special ending in 2022 in Qatar.
When did Africa win the World Cup?
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Can an African team won the World Cup?
African team could win World Cup in 10-12 years, says Morocco coach Vahid Halilhodzic. It will take another decade for an African team to be crowned World Cup winners despite the continent boasting some of the best players in the world, according to Morocco coach Vahid Halilhodzic.
Did Nigeria win World Cup?
Against expectations, Nigeria opened the 2014 edition with a 0-0 draw against Iran. They registered their first World Cup win for the first time since 1998 after Peter Odemwingie scored against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the second Group F encounter.
Has Ghana won the World Cup before?
2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™ - Ghana.
Which country is best in football in Africa?
1. Ghana. After two runs into the knockout stage during the last two World Cups and a fantastic squad that features players from some of the best clubs in the world, Ghana will look to win their first African Cup of Nations in 30 years.
How many countries are Africa?
54 countriesThere are 54 countries in Africa today, according to the United Nations. The full list is shown in the table below, with current population and subregion (based on the United Nations official statistics).
Is Nigeria in the 2022 World Cup?
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after losing on away goals to Ghana. Although the match ended 1-1 in Abuja Tuesday and 1-1 on aggregate, the away goal by Ghana secured the World Cup ticket for the Black Stars.
How many African countries have World Cup?
five African nationsThe five African nations heading to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup were confirmed on Tuesday night. Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal will represent CAF in the first ever November/December World Cup.
Has Cameroon ever won the World Cup?
They have also won five Africa Cup of Nations and Olympic gold in 2000. The team represents Cameroon both in FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF)....Cameroon national football team.FIFA rankingWorld CupAppearances8 (first in 1982)Best resultQuarter-finals (1990)Africa Cup of Nations31 more rows
Why is Nigeria not in FIFA?
FIFA Suspends Nigeria Football Federation for Governmental Interference. After a disappointing 2010 World Cup in which they picked up only one point from a group that they were expected to advance from, President Goodluck Jonathan decided to ban the national side from all international competition for two years.
Who won the African Cup the most?
EgyptEgypt is the most successful nation in the cup's history, winning the tournament seven times. Three trophies have been awarded during the tournament's history, with Ghana, and Cameroon winning the first two versions to keep after each of them won a tournament three times.