2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2026-fifa-world-cup-qualification--caf-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the confederation?Confederation of African Football (CAF)
2. What is the direct world cup qualification slots for 2026?Nine
3. How many African teams can qualify for the 2026 World Cup?Nine African teams can qualify directly, and one more can try to earn a spot through a play‑off with a team from another region.
4. What is a direct berth?A direct berth means a team earns a place in the World Cup without having to play extra qualifying matches.

Confederation: A union of states or organizations for mutual benefit, in this case, football associations within a continent.
Inter-confederation play-off: A series of matches between teams from different continental confederations to determine final World Cup qualification spots.
Grassroots football development: Efforts to promote and improve football at the most basic, community level, focusing on youth participation and local clubs.