The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup spots in Africa intensified on Tuesday as several key matches unfolded across the continent. Egypt strengthened their grip on Group A, while powerhouses like Senegal, Algeria, and Morocco secured crucial victories.
Group A: Egypt March On
Egypt continued their dominant run with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sierra Leone, extending their lead at the top of Group A to 16 points. Burkina Faso remains in second place with 11 points, while Ethiopia and Guinea-Bissau are locked in a battle for third.
Group B: Senegal Keeps Pressure on Congo
Senegal stayed in contention with a 2-0 victory over Togo moving to 12 points, just one behind leaders Congo DR (13 points). Sudan and South Sudan played out a 1-1 draw, leaving Sudan level with Senegal on points but trailing on goal difference.
Group C: South Africa Takes Control
South Africa surged to the top of Group C after a 2-0 win over Benin, putting them on 11 points. Rwanda and Benin follow closely with 8 points each, while Nigeria’s struggles continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe.
Group D: Cape Verde & Cameroon in Tight Race
Cape Verde maintained their lead with a 2-1 win over Angola, reaching 13 points. Cameroon kept pace with a 3-1 victory over Libya, staying just one point behind.
Group E: Morocco Unstoppable
Morocco cruised to a 2-0 win over Tanzania, solidifying their place at the top with 15 points. Niger and Tanzania trail far behind with 6 points each.
Group F: Burundi Thrash Seychelles
Burundi boosted their qualification hopes with a 5-0 demolition of Seychelles, moving to 10 points. However, Ivory Coast (16 points) and Gabon (15 points) remain the favorites.
Group G: Algeria Dominates
Algeria sent a strong message with a 5-1 thrashing of Mozambique, staying perfect with 15 points. Mozambique (12 points) and Botswana (9 points) are still in the hunt.
Group I: Comoros Stay in Contention
Comoros kept their hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Chad, moving to 12 points, three behind leaders Ghana.
Race for Second Place
With only the group winners guaranteed a World Cup spot, the battle for the best second-placed teams is heating up. Gabon (15 points) currently leads the pack, followed by Cameroon, Senegal, Namibia, and Comoros (all on 12 points).
What’s Next?
The qualifiers resume next month, with crucial fixtures set to decide which nations will book their tickets to the 2026 World Cup. Egypt, Morocco, and Ivory Coast look poised for qualification, but surprises could still be in store.
Stay tuned for more updates as Africa’s road to the World Cup continues!
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