The Caltex Socceroos could face an African side for just the second time at a FIFA World Cup when the draw for Russia 2018 is conducted on Saturday morning (AEDT).
With three teams from CAF Confederation in pot three for tomorrow's draw, there is a distinct possibility Australia could come up against an African opponent in the group stage.
Find out more about the five African sides who have qualified for Russia 2018.
EGYPT
World ranking: 30
Pot number: Three
Number of previous tournaments: 2
Best finish: Group stages in 1934 and 1990
How they qualified for Russia: Winners of African Group E ahead of Uganda, winning four, drawing one and losing one of their matches, scoring eight goals and conceding four.
Did you know? Egypt were the first African side to compete in a World Cup in 1934.
MOROCCO
World ranking: 48
Pot number: Four
Number of previous tournaments: 4
Best finish: Round of 16 in 1986
How they qualified for Russia: Undefeated winners of African Group C ahead of Cote D’Ivoire, winning three and drawing three of their matches, scoring 11 goals without conceding any.
Did you know? Morocco have won just two of their thirteen World Cup matches; they beat Portugal 3-1 in 1986 and Scotland 3-0 in 1998.
NIGERIA
World ranking: 41
Pot number: Four
Number of previous tournaments: 5
Best finish: Round of 16 in 1994, 1998 and 2014
How they qualified for Russia: Undefeated winners of African Group B ahead of Zambia, winning four and drawing two of their matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding four.
Did you know? Nigeria have played Argentina in four of their five World Cup appearances.
SENEGAL
World ranking: 32
Pot number: Three
Number of previous tournaments: 1
Best finish: Quarter-finals in 2002
How they qualified for Russia: Undefeated winners of African Group D ahead of Burkina Faso, winning four and drawing two of their matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding three.
Did you know? In their very first World Cup match in 2002, Senegal beat defending champions France.
TUNISIA
World ranking: 28
Pot number: Three
Number of previous tournaments: 4
Best finish: Group stages in 1978, 1998, 2002 and 2006
How they qualified for Russia: Undefeated winners of African Group A ahead of Congo DR, winning four and drawing two of their matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding four.
Did you know? Tunisia were the first African side to win a game at the World Cup, beating Mexico 3-1 in 1978.
