The 23rd FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11th, with 48 nations competing across 39 days for the most prestigious trophy in football. This year’s tournament carries a deeper meaning for our continent. The competition began in 1930, and it was not until 1934 that Africa first appeared on that stage. Egypt became the first African nation to play at a World Cup in Italy. After 92 years, Africa has ten nations at the World Cup. That signifies growth.
African Dishout congratulates every team that earned their place at this tournament.
South Africa are back at the World Cup for the first time since 2010, when they became the first African nation to host the tournament. Sixteen years later, Bafana Bafana return.
DR Congo last appeared at a World Cup in 1974, competing under the name Zaire. That is a 52-year wait, sealed by a last-minute winner against Jamaica in the final qualifying match.
Cape Verde are here for the very first time. A nation of just over 600,000 people, they topped a qualifying group that included Cameroon, one of Africa’s most experienced World Cup nations. Their first chapter starts June 14th.
If you are one of the lucky ones heading to the stadiums across the United States, Canada, or Mexico, soak in every moment while you represent Africa. You are not just watching. You are there for all of us.
And if you are watching from home, African Dishout will be right there with you, delivering the meals that make every match an occasion. Whether you are watching alone or hosting a crowd, we have you covered. Order through the app and let us handle the food while you handle the emotions.
For the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, African Dishout is on this journey with you. Expect updates through our weekly newsletters on how our teams are performing, meal recommendations tied to the countries still in the competition, and spotlights on the restaurants and stores on our platform that can sort you out for your watch parties.
Morocco showed the world in 2022 what African football is capable of, reaching the semi-finals and finishing fourth, the best performance by an African nation at a World Cup. This year, ten nations carry that legacy forward and we hope this tournament becomes the most successful for the African continent yet.
To every team representing, we are proud of you. And to every African in the diaspora watching, African Dishout is with you for every match.
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