Multiple African Teams Compete in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF qualifiers continue with several critical matches shaping the group standings. Mauritania, coming off their first qualification win against Togo, are favored to beat a struggling South Sudan team, with expectations of a low-scoring game. Namibia, second in Group H with 12 points, face a winless Sao Tome e Principe side and are expected to secure another victory at a neutral venue. Guinea-Bissau aims to dominate Djibouti, who are bottom of their group and have recently suffered heavy defeats, to maintain their qualification hopes. In a must-win match for playoff positioning, Equatorial Guinea will host Tunisia, who looks set to secure early qualification, with the hosts unbeaten in seven home matches and aiming to close the gap to second place. These qualifiers highlight the competitive dynamics in African football as teams battle for World Cup spots and playoff positions.