Cape Verde Leads Group D, Nears First 2026 World Cup Qualification

Cape Verde is on the verge of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time after securing a 2-0 away win against Mauritius, putting them top of Group D with 16 points, one ahead of Cameroon. Jovane Cabral and Diney Borges scored the goals that keep Cape Verde, coached by Bubista, in a strong position to win the group and claim their debut World Cup spot. Cameroon responded with a 3-0 win over Eswatini but still trail Cape Verde, while Libya's 1-0 victory over Angola keeps them third but out of contention. Cape Verde hosts Cameroon next, and a victory there would leave them needing just three points from their final two qualifiers to secure qualification. Meanwhile, Ghana suffered a setback with a late equalizer by Chad, ending their four-match winning streak. Other notable results include Tunisia and Algeria strengthening their positions in their respective groups, edging closer to World Cup qualification.