Race to North America: African Teams Vie for 2026 World Cup Spots
The African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup are reaching a critical juncture, with several nations vying for the remaining seven automatic spots available. Morocco and Tunisia have already secured their places, while teams like Egypt, Ghana, and Algeria are on the brink of qualification in their respective groups.
Africa's race for a spot in the 2026 World Cup intensifies, as qualifiers conclude next week. Both Morocco and Tunisia have already secured their top positions, eagerly awaiting seven more nations to join them in North America.
Egypt looks set to take the lead in Group A with a likely win against Djibouti, while Ghana hopes to clinch Group I if they defeat the Central African Republic and if Madagascar falters. Meanwhile, Algeria needs only a point against Somalia in Group G to secure their spot.
The Cape Verde Islands are impressively ahead in Group D, needing just one more win. Senegal also stands strong with a lead in Group B and could qualify with victories over South Sudan and Mauritania. In Group F, Ivory Coast is battling Gabon for a spot, while South Africa, after a point deduction in Group C, fights to reclaim its advantage.
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