The road to the 2026 World Cup is intense, with surprising leaders emerging across the African qualifying groups.
Egypt maintained their perfect run thanks to Mohamed Salah’s late equalizer against Guinea-Bissau to top Group A. In a shock result, war-torn Sudan leapfrogged Senegal to claim first place in Group B. Group C saw a three-way tie between South Africa, Rwanda, and Benin after victories, while Nigeria’s hopes took a major hit with a 2-1 defeat to Benin, leaving them adrift of the leaders.
Angola held Cameroon to split points but Morocco extended their Group E lead by thrashing Congo. Burundi’s big win over Seychelles propelled them into contention in Group F as Gabon stayed hot on the heels of Cote d’Ivoire at the top.
Africa:
Africa Heats Up for World Cup 2026!
allAfrica, 12 June 2024
The race for 2026 World Cup spots is heating up as top African teams battle fiercely across the qualifying groups. Read more »
Africa:
Lowly Rwanda, Sudan, Comoros Steal World Cup Show in Africa
Namibian, 12 June 2024
Rwanda, Sudan and Comoros, all fifth seeds in six-nation 2026 World Cup qualifying groups, were shock table toppers in Africa on Tuesday after matchday four. Read more »
Rwanda/South Africa:
South Africa, Rwanda Join Benin At the Top of Group C
This Day, 12 June 2024
It is now a three-way fight at the top of Group C of the ongoing World Cup qualifying series after South Africa and Rwanda won their respective matches last night. Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire:
Rohr Questions Super Eagles’ Mentality After Defeating Nigeria in Abidjan
This Day, 12 June 2024
Still savouring the six points he won from the Match-day 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Benin Republic Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, has questioned the mentality of the Super… Read more »
Ghana:
Black Stars Record First Consecutive Win in Six-Months After CAR Victory
Accra Times, 11 June 2024
The Black Stars now look forward to maintaining their top form as they await the results of other matches in the group to solidify their standing after four games. Read more »
South Africa/Zimbabwe:
Classy Bafana Beat Zimbabwe At a Boisterous Free State Stadium
SAFA, 11 June 2024
Coach Hugo Broos’ charges signaled their intentions very early in the game when Iqraam Rayners scored the opening goal of the match inside the first minute. Free State Stadium… Read more »
Rwanda/Lesotho:
Rwanda Face Lesotho in Dicey World Cup Qualifier
New Times, 11 June 2024
There will be all to play for when the Crocodiles of Lesotho welcome Rwanda to Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, in match day four of the 2026 World Cup Group C… Read more »
Nigeria:
Benin Defeat Nigeria in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
Premium Times, 10 June 2024
The loss means Nigeria’s Super Eagles remain without a victory in four matches in the qualifying series, after drawing their first three games. Read more »
Comoros/Madagascar:
Ravelson Shines As Madagascar Defeat Comoros 2-1
Cosafa, 7 June 2024
Rayon Ravelson grabbed a double as Madagascar won 2-1 in their island derby over the Comoros at Soccer City in Johannesburg on Friday to make it two wins out of three in World Cup… Read more »
Rwanda/Cote d’Ivoire:
2026 WC Qualifier – Benin Edge Rwanda in Abidjan
New Times, 7 June 2024
Rwanda Lost 1-0 to Benin at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Thursday night in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game. Read more »
Africa:
Senegal Win, Tunisia Draw to Lead World Cup Qualifying Groups
Namibian, 9 June 2024
Senegal got back on the winning trail and Tunisia surrendered a perfect record as the fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa kicked off on Sunday. Read more »
Pure emotion from Marcel Dandjinou as Benin beat Nigeria for the first time ever!
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