African teams are gearing up for a crucial stage in the race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with just four rounds of matches remaining in the qualifying campaign that kicked off in November 2023.
With only the group winners securing automatic berths at the expanded tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the competition is heating up across the continent. Let’s take a look at the current state of each group:
Group A:
Egypt is in a strong position to secure early qualification, sitting five points ahead of Burkina Faso. The Pharaohs are aiming for their first World Cup appearance since 2018, while Burkina Faso must defeat Egypt to stay in the race.
Group B:
Group B is tightly contested, with DR Congo, Senegal, and Sudan separated by just a point. The upcoming matches will be crucial as Senegal faces both Sudan and DR Congo, while Sudan continues their impressive campaign despite challenges at home.
Group C:
South Africa leads Group C by five points, but a pending FIFA ruling could shake up the standings. Nigeria is currently in fourth place and needs to win their remaining matches to avoid missing out on a consecutive World Cup appearance. Rwanda and Benin are still in contention.
Group D:
In Group D, Cape Verde holds a slim lead over Cameroon, with their upcoming clash likely to be decisive. Libya and Angola are also in the mix for a spot in the World Cup.
Group E:
Morocco dominates Group E with a perfect record and could secure qualification this month if Tanzania falters.
Group F:
Group F is a close battle between Ivory Coast and Gabon, with their upcoming match expected to determine the group winner.
Group G:
Algeria leads Group G with a three-point advantage over Mozambique and will look to extend their lead with a win against Guinea.
Group H:
Tunisia remains undefeated in Group H and is on the brink of securing a World Cup spot. However, an appeal from Equatorial Guinea could impact the standings.
Group I:
Ghana currently leads Group I with 15 points, followed by Comoros with 12 points. Madagascar, Mali, and the Central African Republic are also in contention, while Chad is at the bottom of the table.
As the qualifying campaign enters its final stages, African nations are gearing up for intense battles as they strive to make history and secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Stay tuned for more exciting matches and results.
