The 5 African nations with the most World Cup matches played!

Over the decades, several African teams have established themselves as regular fixtures at the World Cup. Here are the five nations from the continent that have played the most matches in the history of the tournament.

Africa has seen many of its representatives make World Cup history through their consistency. Indeed, beyond the number of appearances, the total matches played highlights the ability of certain teams to cement their place among the world's elite.

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Here is the ranking of the five African nations that have played the most matches in World Cup history:

• Cameroon: 27 matches (8 appearances)
• Morocco: 23 matches (7 appearances)
• Nigeria: 19 matches (7 appearances)
• Tunisia: 18 matches (6 appearances)
• Ghana: 15 matches (5 appearances)

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