As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, African nations once again have an opportunity to make history on soccer's biggest stage. The continent has produced some of the tournament's most memorable moments, but one question continues to surface every four years: how far can an African team go? Check out the best World Cup performances by teams in the Confederation of African Football. Morocco Made History in 2022 Their run ended against France in the semifinals before a loss to Croatia in the third-place match, but their fourth-place finish remains the best result ever by an African nation. Cameroon Set the Early Standard in 1990 Senegal Reached the Last Eight in 2002 Senegal matched Cameroon's quarterfinal run in its first-ever World Cup appearance. The Lions of Teranga defeated defending champion France in the tournament opener and rode that momentum all the way to the quarterfinals . Their historic run ended with an extra-time defeat to Turkey, but it remains one of the greatest World Cup debuts ever.…