4 of the 9 slots obtainable to Africa for the 2026 World Cup have been taken.
Forward of the ultimate spherical of qualifying fixtures, 4 North African nations are already confirmed to play in subsequent yr’s event.
They’re Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.
In Group B, qualification is in Senegal’s palms. The Teranga Lions have 21 factors forward of their recreation at house in opposition to Mauritania on Tuesday. Victory will assure a spot within the finals.
Group C stays very open with Benin Republic, South Africa and Nigeria all in with an opportunity. Benin want a win or draw in opposition to Nigeria, South Africa should defeat Rwanda and Nigeria needn’t simply victory in opposition to Benin, however for South Africa to drop factors.
In Group D, Cape Verde Islands, who’ve 20 factors, missed the prospect to ebook their place after they performed a 3-3 draw with Libya on Wednesday. However they may have one other alternative in the event that they beat Eswatini at house on Monday. It may be confirmed regardless if Cameroon draw or lose.
In Group F, Ivory Coast (23) head into Tuesday’s closing recreation at house to Kenya (12) understanding a victory will ship them to the World Cup. Any shock slipup opens the door for Gabon (22), who can then prime the group in the event that they win at house to Burundi (10).
Ghana are all however by way of as Group I winners, due to a 5-0 win over the Central African Republic. The Black Stars have 22 factors, three greater than Madagascar. However Ghana want a degree at house to Comoros on Sunday, although they’re just about there as their purpose distinction is eight higher than that of Madagascar.
