Africa is looking to double the number of places it has at an expanded World Cup from the 2026 finals.
The continent’s Football Association presidents have told football’s world governing body FIFA they want at least 10 spots in the 48-team World Cup.
“All associations back the idea to expand the World Cup and there is hope that Africa can have 10 places,” said South African FA chief Danny Jordaan.
This would be double the five places Africa has at the 2018 and 2022 events.
Already, Europe is seeking a minimum of 16 places, up from 13, and wants its sides to be separated in the opening group stage.
The first phase will see 16 groups of three teams, with the top two advancing to a 32-team knockout phase under plans approved by FIFA last month.
Asia are expected to get eight to nine places, compared to 4.5 now, and South America, which has 10…
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