Africa can celebrate

One of the biggest wish for FIFA president Gianni Infantino since he came to power is the expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 40 teams. If that proposal will get a green light then African continent will get two additional places in the finals. For the next two World Cups, in Russia and Qatar, teams are already confirmed with the old format, but the new one may begin from 2026.
CAF region already has 5 automatic places and it is considered to have one of the toughest qualifying ways towards the major event. Last time when Africa had 6 places in the tournament was 2010, when South Africa as hosts has automatically qualified for the competition.